Bridges Academy Inc

“The executive committee shall comprise the chair of the board of trustees, the vice chair(s), the immediate past chair, the treasurer, the secretary and the head of school. Except as specifically delegated to the executive committee by the board of trustees, the executive committee shall not have the authority to act on behalf of the board of trustees for the purpose of: a) amending these by-laws, b) amending the budget, or c) making decisions covering the selection or retention of the head of school. The executive committee shall have no powers other than those normally exercised by its officer members or such further specific powers as may from time to time be specifically conferred upon it by resolution of the board of trustees.”

“The finance committee reviews a complete draft of the form 990 before it is provided to the board of trustees for review before the form 990 is filed.”

“All officers, directors, trustees and key employees are required to complete and sign the school's conflict of interest policy representations each year. The signed conflict of interest policy representations are kept in the business office at the school. The finance committee reviews annual disclosure to determine if a conflict exists. Discussions will be held at the commitee and board level if conflicts are determined to exist. Board members that have a conflict are not allowed to vote on the transaction that caused the conflict. This process is documented in the board minutes.”

“The board's executive committee determines using comparability data and approves compensation for the head of school. The board documents this process and decision in the head of school's contract. This process last occurred in july 2015.”

“The school does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public.”

“Bridges academy is dedicated to understanding and educating gifted and highly gifted students with learning differences (twice-exceptional or 2e students) and to fostering a successful academic and social experience for our students and the broader community through the work of two divisions: bridges academy and the center for twice-exceptional research and professional development (the 2e center). Bridges academy, a college preparatory school for grades 4-12, empowers its students to thrive academically and socially through small classes and differentiated instruction, creating an environment in which gifts are recognized and developed and learning differences and disabilities are accepted. Many students come to bridges defined by their challenges but graduate defined by their strengths and talents. The center for twice-exceptional research and professional development educates and supports educators and the broader community in the identification, understanding and education of twice-exceptional students. By seeking out and developing best practices through research, curriculum development, outreach, and teacher training, the 2e center allows us to develop and share our knowledge to benefit this underserved population.”

“The organization has not changed its process.”