Schools Mentoring and Resources Team

“The organization approved revisions to the bylaws in May 2018. Main revisions include: increasing number of allowed board members from twenty to twenty four; allowing board members to serve a third three year term upon board approval; appointing Committee Chairs by the Board Chair instead of election by the full board.”

“A draft is presented to the board finance committee for approval.”

“A Conflict of Interest document is signed at the first month of the calendar year, and new members sign when they join.”

“The Chairman of the Board of Directors leads the evaluation process, collecting feedback from other Board members and staff,as well as outside resources, including research on comparable salaries paid to others in similar size organizations.”

“The Chairman of the Board of Directors leads the evaluation process, collecting feedback from other Board members and staff,as well as outside resources, including research on comparable salaries paid to others in similar size organizations.”

“SMART makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, whistle-blower policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Summer Academic Enrichment Program:SMART's Summer Academic Enrichment Program serves rising 5th and 6th grade students to prevent and reduce instances of summer learning loss, while providing enriching activities to develop and strengthen the positive bonds of youth to their peers and communities. The programs academic curriculum is centered around literacy and math curricula, and offers enrichment courses in areas such as science, media, dance, coding, sports and more. Furthermore, each Friday Scholars participate in STEM-based field trips designed to expose them to the sciences outside of the classroom environment.”