Schools Mentoring and Resources Team

“The organization approved revisions to the bylaws in March 2021. Main revisions include: adding the Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Committee as a standing committee, along with a committee description and description of the Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Committee Chair role; further clarifying the role of the Treasurer.”

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

“Conflict of interest policies for board members are listed in the organization's bylaws and provided to new board members upon joining. Conflict of interest policies for staff are listed in the organization's employee handbook and reviewed with new staff members upon joining.”

“The Chairman of the Board of Directors leads the evaluation process, collecting feedback from other Board members and staff,as well as outside resources.”

“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, financial statements, and annual report available to the public upon request. Financial statements are included in the annual report which is publshed on SMARTS website.”

“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.”