Contra Costa Child Care Council

“The Form 990 will be sent to all board members via email, for their review.”

“Determining Whether a Conflict of Interest ExistsAfter disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she shall leave the governing board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists.Procedures for Addressing the Conflict of Interesta. An interested person may make a presentation at the governing board or committeemeeting, but after the presentation, he/she shall leave the meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction or arrangement involving the possible conflict of interest.b. The chairperson of the governing board or committee shall, if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement.c. After exercising due diligence, the governing board or committee will determine whether the Organization can obtain with reasonable efforts a more advantageous transaction or arrangement from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict of interest.d. If a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably possible under circumstances not producing a conflict of interest, the governing board or committee shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested directors whether the transaction or arrangement is in the organizations best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable. In conformity with the above determination it shall make its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement in accordance with established board policies and procedures.”

“A Board committee reviews the compensation package of the Executive Director and presents to the full Board for approval.”

“Line 15aApproximately every three years, the Child Care Council does a compensation study, comparing its salaries to salaries of other non profits. Based on the findings of this study, salary ranges are set for all positions including the position of Executive Director.Annually the Board of Directors conducts a performance review of the Executive Director and determines what, if any, salary increase they wish to give the Executive Director staying within the predetermined salary range for the position.”

“These documents are posted on Guidestar.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Learning Institute & Other Programs: The Learning Institute seeks to improve the quality of child care programming in the county through targeted training, technical assistance and mini grants for child care programs. The Inclusion Project has a team of trained facilitators who go into child care classrooms and family child care homes to assist with the transition of a child with special needs into the program. The facilitators work directly with the children, modeling best practices for the care giver, and support the parents through what is sometimes a very difficult transition. The Council also has a lending library with equipment, toys and materials specifically designated for children with special needs which child care programs can access. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Preschool Makes a Difference: Program supports families who are not able to afford preschool and do not qualify for a subsidy scholarship for their 3 to 5 year old to attend a high quality preshool. The facilitators ensure that the preschools maintain a high quality of care, culturally and lingustically appropriate for participants and focus on children from birth through 5. Currently, 144 children are receiving assistance.$109,812”