Switzer Learning Center

“The Form 990 is prepared by a CPA firm and e-mailed to management. The executive director and the financial manager finalize the data on the Form 990 before it is sent to the board treasurer and other board's officers on the board executive committee for review before filing. After it is filed, a copy of the Form 990 is e-mailed to all board members.”

“Governing documents, policies and financial statements are made available upon request.”

“New members of the board of trustees are give a written conflict of interest policy and declaration form. They must complete and sign the declaration form, which is submitted with their application to become a new member of the board of trustees. At the first board meeting of each new year, all board members must complete a new conflict of interest declaration form. The board secretary insures that an updated conflict of interest declaration is on file for each board member annually.”

“During the summer, the MISSION CONTROL TEAM (aka the Executive Committee) completes a written review of the executive director's performance and goals. The board chair and at least one executive committee member meet with the executive director to review and discuss their appraisal. Recommendations, if any, for salary, benefits or conditions of employment are considered based upon a survey of compensation and benefits for similar positions at comparable organizations. The board of directors votes to approve the executive director's compensation, benefits or conditions of employment. The board chair documents in writing the board approved rate of compensation for the executive director's personnel file, and provides a copy to the business manager for payroll records.”

“Within ten days of receipt of a written request, Switzer Center will make copies of its specifically requested governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements which are required to be available to the public.”