Sinai Schools New York

“Pursuant to the financial management and general services agreement, sinai, special needs institute, inc., a related organization, handles all the administrative services for sinai ny including program, financial, management, fundraising and general services.”

“The corporation has one sole member, sinai, special needs institute, inc., a new jersey not-for-profit corporation. Sinai, special needs institute, inc. Manages the operations of sinai ny under a management agreement.”

“As the sole member, sinai, special needs institute, inc. Has the exclusive power to elect the members of sinai ny's board.”

“There are no committees that act on behalf of the governing body.”

“The organization has its form 990 prepared by an outside accounting firm and has established the following review process to ensure that the information reported is complete and accurate. After the form 990 has been prepared, a copy is reviewed by the director of finance and the managing director of the related organization, sinai schools. Copies are electronically sent to the entire board for their review. Any issues are directed to the managing director or any member of the executive committee, who direct those issues to the accounting firm who prepared the return.”

“Prior to a covered person's initial election to the board, hiring, or engagement, and annually thereafter, each covered person shall sign a statement: (a) whereby such covered person identifies, to the best of their knowledge, any entity of which such covered person is an officer, trustee, director, member, owner (either as a sole proprietor or partner), or employee, and with which the corporation has a relationship, and any transaction in which the corporation is a participant and in which the covered person might have a conflict of interest; and (b) which affirms such covered person: (a) has received a copy of the policy, (b) has read and understands the policy, (c) has agreed to comply with the policy. The board shall review all information supplied by the covered person, and shall request any additional information that it deems appropriate. If requested by the board, the covered person may present information regarding the conflict of interest to the board, but shall be prohibited from attempting to improperly influence any deliberation or voting regarding the matter. The covered person must leave the meeting during the discussion of and vote on the matter.”

“The organization makes its form 990 available for public inspection as required under section 6104 of the internal revenue code. The return is posted on guidestar.org and other similar types of websites. In addition, the financial statements, conflict of interest policy, articles of incorporation and by-laws are also available upon written request or by calling the organization directly.”

“The individuals listed in part vii of the return are paid by the related organization, sinai schools. The full compensation paid by sinai schools to these individuals is listed below for services to sinai schools. None of these individuals receives any compensation from sinai ny. Sinai schools provides services of these individuals to sinai ny under a management agreement between sinai schools and sinai ny. A portion of their salaries paid by sinai schools is allocated to the filing organization based on the time spent on matters relating to sinai ny. No one listed in part vii of the return is being paid in the role as a board member. The individuals receiving compensation from the related organization are listed below with their tiles as it relates to their employment at the related organization: 1. Samuel fishman, managing director 2. Rabbi yisrael rothwachs, dean 3. Arielle saposh, assistant managing director and counsel 4. Debra siesser, director of finance”

“Sinai ny operates elementary schools in ny for individuals with a wide range of learning and developmental disabilities, as well as other special needs. Schools are integrated within a regular education jewish day school. Accredited by middle states association of colleges and schools, sinai ny focuses on maximizing each student's academic, emotional, and social potential, while developing a strong knowledge and love of his or her traditional jewish heritage. Sinai ny teaches its students skills that promote success in mainstream academic, social and vocational settings, and empowers them to become productive and confident members of the community. As part of its services, sinai ny offers a range of support to parents seeking to access their rights under laws applicable to children with disabilities.”