Marcia Spitz Laurel Learning Center

“Form 990 is prepared by an outside tax professional. The form is then reviewed by the school's management and head of school. These individuals then discusses the contents of the return with the outside tax professional. After a full review (with modifications where necessary), the final version of the tax return is provided to all members of the school's voting body on their request. The head of school signs the efile authorization and the 990 is efiled with the department of the treasury.”

“The board of directors reviews all potential conflicts of interest at least annually. All personnel and board members are required to disclose potential conflicts and any related party affiliations. Loans between the school and members of management and the board are strictly prohibited. The school seeks full transparency on all relationships. Any potential conflicts (in fact or appearance) are discussed openly and resolved in accordance with the school's policies and procedures.”

“The board of directors reviews the compensation of all high-level personnel annually in accordance with irs rules and regulations. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries. Every effort is made to ensure that the process is thorough and transparent in accordance with irs guidelines and the school's policies and procedures.”

“All of the school's governing documents and financial statement are maintained in a secure environment and held available for inspection by tax authorities and the general public. Governing documents and financial statements are posted annually to the school's website and are available to the public at the school's office in san francisco, california.”

“All of the school's tax and legal filings are maintained in a secure environment and held available for inspection by tax authorities and the general public. Tax returns are available at the school's office in san francisco, california.”