Oregon Child Development Coalition Inc.

“Summary of changes to ocdc's bylaws:1. Introduction shortened and program specifics removed.2. Purpose section updated and training for dei expanded to include inclusivity.3. Nomination and ratification updated to include board development committee and process.4. Removal of director criteria noted specific criteria including unexcused absences.5. Criminal record check added action if the criminal history is deemed to present a risk to ocdc's operations or reputation. Added statement about if convicted of a crime involving violence, theft, child abuse, etc. -- board membership will be suspended upon arrest and/or arraignment for such a crime, pending final resolution of the charges. Such removal will also generate a letter from legal counsel.6. The board at its discretion, may stagger the terms of the non-policy board representatives in such a way that no more than three (3) directors shall have their terms expire in any one (1) year.7. Specific actions identified for november changed to say in the fall.8. Definition of "directors in office."9. Section g quorum of directors, language updated for clarity.10. Section k updated, concise and more descriptive.11. Section k sub section 5-reports added various reports that have been added over time.12. Confidentialtiy statement updated.13. Executive committee description updated.14. Meetings of board updated.15. Updated committee descriptions.16. Policy ouncil role section updated.17. Special committees and standing/special committee updated.18. Public meeting section added.19. Approval of proposal and applications added.20. Addition of article v board of directors by-laws.21. Article vi excutive director hiring, roles and responsibilities, and supervision by board added.22. Added article viii other positions.23. Added indemnification agreement.”

“The accounting manager prepares the 990 along with the paid preparer, the organization's independent accountant. An initial draft is reviewed by the executive director and director of finance. Final draft is prepared for the board finance committee to review before filing with the irs.”

“The organization has a written conflict of interest policy that requires its officers, directors and employees to disclose actual or potential conflicts on a questionnaire. Additionally, board reviews potential conflict of interest issues on an ongoing basis.”

“Form 990, vi, line 15a - the process for determining compensation:ocdc board of directors approves compensation policies and procedures. The executive director compensation is capped by the head start act. A compensation survey specific to the executive director was conducted in 2019, as well as a compensation survey for all other positions. Ocdc is grant funded and therefore all salaries and budget are approved by the board of directors annually.form 990, vi, line 15b - describe the process (other):the head start act requires ocdc to conduct salary surveys. Ocdc conducts full compensation surveys for all positions every 3 years with annual updates. In 2019 a full compensation survey was conducted by an independent party.”

“Reasonable requests for financial statements and governing documents are furnished upon request at the offices of oregon child development coalition. Forms 990, 990-t and annual audit report are posted on the organization's website.”

“Other program services 4: early head start child care partnership (region x): ocdc works with child care partners to provide early head start child care partnerships where child care providers work with our team of specialists and experts to elevate the quality of their child care to meet early head start standards. Children 0-3 years of age who are eligible for early head start can attend these year-round, full day services designed to maximize their developmental potential. The program provided services to 151 children state wide. Other program services 5: migrant and seasonal early head start child care partnership (region xii): ocdc works with child care partners to provide early head start child care partnerships where child care providers work with our team of specialists and experts to elevate the quality of their child care to meet early head start standards. Children 0-3 years of age who are eligible for early head start can attend these year-round, full day services designed to maximize their developmental potential. The program provided services to 182 children statewide. Other program services 6: oregon department of early learning and care, the preschool promise program offers free, high-quality preschool to children ages three and four living at or below 200% the federal poverty level. 169 children and their low-income families were served state wide including 31 in multnomah county, 55 in polk county, 34 in south marion, 18 in umatilla county, 15 in wasco county, and 16 in washington county. Other program services 7: maternal, infant, and early childhood home visiting (miechv) provides home visits and education for low-income families with infant and or toddlers as well as pregnant women. The home visiting program helps connect families to resources they need to ensure their childs healthy development. Approximately 38 mothers, infants and toddlers were served state wide. Other program services 8: various small awards totaled $716,599. Included is the oregon department of early learning and care early childhood equity fund (ecef) which was created as part of the student success act to support a broad range of culturally specific, kindergarten readiness and family support programming.”