A Step to Freedom

“The executive committee is comprised of the following board members: board chair, jimar wilson; board secretary, sebastian lozano; and board treasurer, kendel croom. The executive committee may be activated and authorized to provide oversight for the organization, acting on behalf of the full board between meetings, and making critical decisions on issues regarding contracts, budgets, legal matters, and other critical time sensitive matters as needed. The executive committee ensures the full board is informed and is responsible for ensuring good governance practices.”

“Kenya croom and kendel croom are siblings”

“Board review - the board will review the form 990 during a regularly scheduled board meeting or special session. - board members will have the opportunity to ask questions, request clarifications, and suggest edits as needed. - the finance committee or treasurer will facilitate the discussion and ensure that all material concerns are addressed. Approval - after discussion, the board will formally acknowledge review of the form 990 in the meeting minutes. - final approval for filing may be delegated to the board chair or treasurer once any requested revisions are incorporated.”

“Policy statement: it is the policy of a step to freedom that: 1. Directors, officers, and key employees must avoid conflicts of interest between their personal, professional, or business interests and the interests of the organization. 2. Any actual or potential conflict must be disclosed promptly. 3. The board of directors will follow the procedures outlined below to determine whether a conflict exists and what action should be taken. Periodic review: this policy shall be reviewed by the governance committee (or equivalent) every three years and updated to reflect best practices. Enforcement & regular practice: - distribute the conflict of interest disclosure form to all directors, officers, and key employees during the first board meeting of the fiscal year. - collect, review, and document responses; summarize potential conflicts for the board. - include 'conflict of interest disclosures' as a standing agenda item at every board meeting. - require disclosure and recusal when conflicts arise on specific agenda items. - assign oversight to the governance committee or board secretary to monitor compliance and track disclosures.”

“Executive director compensation policy frequency: reviewed annually, as part of executive director evaluation and compensation-setting process. Process: 1. Compensation/executive committee conducts a comparability study (salary surveys, peer data). 2. Committee reviews executive director performance and recommends adjustments consistent with irs rebuttable presumption of reasonableness standards. 3. Board votes to approve compensation package, documenting the basis for decision in minutes. 4. Policy language is updated if new governance or compliance requirements apply. Documentation and communication all reviews and approvals are recorded in board meeting minutes.”

“A step to freedom 990 tax return is reviewed by the executive director and the accounting department before being filed. The governing documents are maintained by the board of directors and made available as needed to conduct the organization's business.”