Los Angeles Education Partnership

“The organization has engaged its outside independent cpa firm to draft its form 990 using the information provided by management. The cpa firm presents the 990 to management for review and analysis. Once management has reviewed the form 990, it is then given to the audit committee for their review. Once both parties have reviewed the form 990, the board of directors are informed that it is available for their review before it is filed.”

“A conflict of interest policy has been approved by the board of directors. A conflict of interest disclosure statement is furnished annually to each director, officer, and member of the executive staff of the organization. The forms are reviewed and signed by each member with any conflicts noted and returned to the staff member who handles board affairs.”

“It is the policy of laep to review salaries annually as part of the budgeting process. Based upon economic conditions, laeps financial status, individual performance, and also a review of 990s of similar organizations, the board of directors adjusts the officers salary annually.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policies, and financial statements are available to executive staff and the board of directors. Upon request from the general public, the organization will provide access to these documents as required by law.”

“Part vi section b line 15b was answered no as there were no other officers or key employees as defined in form 990 instructions who were compensated.”

“During fiscal year 2024, michele broadnax president and ceo became advisor in november of 2023 and left the organization on december 31, 2024.”

“During fiscal year 2024, dawn kurtz served as chief program officer and assumed the role of interim ceo in november 2023. Dawn kurtz officially became ceo in may 2024.”

“Program Service Expenses 1,857,829, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 LAEPS CORE WORK SUPPORTS EDUCATIONAL LEADERS IN TAKING STEPS TOWARD MORE EQUITABLE, LIBERATED SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS THAT CENTER EQUITY AND WELL-BEING FOR BOTH STUDENTS AND STAFF. IN FISCAL YEAR 2023, MOST OF THIS WORK WAS PROVIDED THROUGH FUNDING FROM THE 21ST CENTURY CALIFORNIA SCHOOL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 21CSLA FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERS IN IMPERIAL, ORANGE, RIVERSIDE, SAN BERNARDINO, AND SAN DIEGO COUNTIES. 602 EDUCATORS RECEIVED CORE SERVICES IN FY22-23 SUCH AS LOCALIZED PROFESSIONAL LEARNING, COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE, AND ONE ON ONE COACHING.”

“Continued from diapers to diplomas.”