2024-03-06T09:13:09-06:00 2023-05-31 721396621 CARR RIGGS & INGRAM LLC 4004 SUMMIT BLVD NE SUITE 800 ATLANTA GA 30319 990 2022-06-01 581484540 THE COTTAGE SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER INC COTT 7706418688 700 GRIMES BRIDGE ROAD ROSWELL GA 30075 KELLEY LEROY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 7706418688 2024-02-26 1 KELLEY LEROY 999009999 1 CHRIS D CLAYTON P00230303 7703948000 2024-02-26 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z KELLEY LEROY 700 GRIMES BRIDGE ROAD ROSWELL GA 30075 9958699 0 X HTTP://COTTAGESCHOOL.ORG X 1985 GA TO PREPARE STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL LEARNING NEEDS FOR FULFILLMENT OF THEIR TRUE POTENTIAL. 20 20 111 41 0 0 1779475 744269 7450486 8063007 107826 185523 126009 122125 9463796 9114924 335636 417008 0 0 5160810 5900104 0 0 194782 2222393 2476604 7718839 8793716 1744957 321208 19413651 18873988 9544962 8728526 9868689 10145462 X BUILDING A SENSE OF SELF FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL LEARNING NEEDS THROUGH ACADEMIC AND EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMMING, THE COTTAGE SCHOOL ("TCS") PREPARES INDIVIDUALS FOR FULFILLMENT OF THEIR TRUE POTENTIAL AS CONFIDENT, PRODUCTIVE AND INDEPENDENT ADULTS. TCS PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR ADOLESCENTS WHO HAVE A HISTORY OF LEARNING DISABILITIES. WE BELIEVE THAT THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF STUDENTS, GRADES 3-12, WHO ARE PREVENTED FROM ACHIEVING THEIR POTENTIAL DUE TO A LACK OF INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION, ENVIRONMENTAL STRUCTURE, LOW SELF-CONFIDENCE OR WEAKNESS THAT OTHER SCHOOL SYSTEMS ARE NOT PREPARED TO ADDRESS. TCS OFFERS TRADITIONAL ACADEMIC CLASSES AND EXPERIENTIAL COURSES THAT INCLUDE CARPENTRY, DRAMA, MUSIC, HORTICULTURE AND CULINARY ARTS. THE SCHOOL'S UNIQUE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON LIFE SKILLS, CAREER GOALS AND EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS. 0 0 6181457 417008 8103516 THE COTTAGE SCHOOL ("TCS") PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR ADOLESCENTS WITH A HISTORY OF LEARNING DIFFICULTIES. THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SERVED 38 STUDENTS, THE MIDDLE SCHOOL SERVED APPROXIMATELY 106 STUDENTS AND THE HIGH SCHOOL SERVED APPROXIMATELY 124 STUDENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED 5/31/2023. 6181457 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 36 0 111 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 20 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 GA X KELLEY LEROY 7706418688 700 GRIMES BRIDGE RD ROSWELL GA 30075 AMY GATES-STROUD BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 BECKY THELEN SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DENISE BETTS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DOUG CURLING BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 GORDON OWENS PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JEFF KINCAID BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JERRY HUMPHRIES BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 BLAKE HARBIN TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JOHN BARBER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KIRK BROWN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KURT HILBERT VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 RICH ALTERMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT HAGAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 RONALD MERLIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SANDRA BUHLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 STEVE PALMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X X 249618 0 21196 WALLY MROZIK BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 LESLIE BASSETT BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 TILLIE O'NEAL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JEAN MENSE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 TOD BAKER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KELLEY LEROY CPA, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00 X X 94644 0 5359 BOB CRENSHAW CFO (RETIRED) 40.00 X 51026 0 4478 MARY CLARK INTERIM CFO (FORMER) 40.00 X 53208 0 3525 448496 0 34558 1 1 1 0 SAVANT CTS LLC 301 HERITAGE WALK WOODSTOCK GA 30188 I.T. SUPPORT 148128 1 488349 255920 48672 744269 TUITION AND FEES 611600 7827978 7827978 STUDENT ACTIVITIES 611600 184833 184833 ANCILLARY PROGRAMS 611600 49546 49546 SUMMER SCHOOL 611600 650 650 8063007 155645 155645 2740 0 2740 2740 2740 775329 2250 747701 0 27628 2250 29878 29878 174950 96074 78876 78876 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS RE 611600 40509 40509 40509 9114924 8103516 0 267139 417008 417008 483054 343249 128273 11532 4344630 3087212 1153699 103719 196654 77841 115254 3559 532681 384313 133185 15183 343085 243725 90877 8483 145871 145871 13093 227 12866 43853 10467 33005 381 14197 14197 40722 3654 3654 33414 356994 16113 324181 16700 278867 209150 69717 185234 161709 23525 38902 28004 9087 1811 144543 123946 20597 414939 360997 53942 69258 34629 34629 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 400929 350011 50918 STUDENT ACTIVITIES 270577 270577 CLASSROOM AND INSTRUCTI 58625 58625 8793716 6181457 2417477 194782 8711782 2216610 1303343 1787781 109056 16868 17085 79563 11508362 4670721 6931380 6837641 1393739 6919001 942966 1016274 4300 250 19413651 18873988 572192 639150 4402748 3631376 3627056 3441726 942966 1016274 9544962 8728526 X 8997911 9146843 870778 998619 9868689 10145462 19413651 18873988 321208 -44435 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 719055 37132 31515 724672 695487 23568 719055 669374 26113 695487 697989 -3615 25000 669374 659039 47455 8505 697989 1.00000 0.00000 0 0 1213391 1213391 8359317 3663996 4695321 986919 404098 582821 805047 503237 301810 143688 99390 44298 6837641 457(B) PLAN PUBLICLY TRADED MUTUAL FUNDS 1016274 F 1016274 DEFERRED COMPENSATION 1016274 1016274 X 8792061 -44437 -44437 8836498 14197 264229 278426 9114924 8515290 0 8515290 14197 264229 278426 8793716 PART X, LINE 2: UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, THE SCHOOL IS EXEMPT FROM TAXES ON INCOME OTHER THAN UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. AS OF MAY 31, 2023, THE SCHOOL HAS NO UNCERTAIN TAX PROVISIONS THAT QUALIFY FOR RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: NET TUITION ASSISTANCE & SCHOLARSHIPS 264,229. PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: NET TUITION ASSISTANCE & SHOLARSHIPS 264,229. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3 THE COTTAGE SCHOOL IS A 501(C)(3)ORGANIZATION THAT MAINTAINS A NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY IN ALL SCHOOL PROGRAMS. THIS STATEMENT IS INCLUDED IN MATERIALS AND WEBSITE INFORMATION THAT INFORMS THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE SCHOOL. GLITTER AUCTION 94108 94108 6192 27559 24360 PUMPKIN RUN 22320 22320 1150 35 7817 3 58522 58522 28961 174950 174950 7342 27594 61138 96074 78876 0 SCHOLARSHIP 37 324130 BOOK TUITION IS REDUCED BY AMOUNT OF AWARD. SCHEDULE I, PART III PARENTS/GUARDIANS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION THROUGH A THIRD PARTY FINANCIAL AID ASSESSMENT FIRM (TADS). THE RESULTS OF THE TADS APPLICATION ARE SUMMARIZED AND PRESENTED ALONG WITH ALL STUDENTS REQUESTING FINANCIAL AID TO THE FINANCIAL AID COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE HAS ESTABLISHED A POINT SYSTEM AWARDING (OR DEDUCTING) POINTS FOR VARIOUS INDICATORS OF NEED. EXAMPLES WOULD INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO) GRADE LEVEL, TADS RECOMMENDED LEVEL OF NEED, COMPLETENESS OF APPLICATION, AMOUNT OF AID PROVIDED IN PREVIOUS YEAR(S), SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, PRINCIPAL INPUT, ETC. THE FINANCIAL AID COMMITTEE MAKES FINAL DETERMINATION OF NEED, AND BASED ON AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS MAKES A PRELIMINARY OFFER OF AID TO THE FAMILY. UPON ACCEPTANCE OF THE FINANCIAL AID, THE STUDENT IS AWARDED THE SCHOLARSHIP. X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 STEVE PALMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 226218 0 15000 0 8400 0 7888 0 13308 0 270814 0 0 0 MARY CLARK INTERIM CFO (FORMER) 53208 0 0 0 0 0 2182 0 1343 0 56733 0 0 0 BOB CRENSHAW CFO (RETIRED) 51026 0 0 0 0 0 2179 0 2299 0 55504 0 0 0 X CONSTRUCTION, PAINTING & FURNISHING 1 19152 PURCHASE PRICE X DECOR 1 5000 COST X HOOD VENT 1 2400 COST X REFRIGERATOR, TV, PAVERS 1 2084 COST X BOOKS 1 250 COST 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE C.F.O. AND THE BOARD TREASURER. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ANNUAL REVIEW OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS SIGNED BY EACH BOARD MEMBER. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES AS WELL AS DATA SUPPLIED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AND SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS FOR HEAD COMPENSATION DETERMINATION. ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES RECEIVE A FIXED ANNUAL PERCENTAGE INCREASE APPROVED BY THE BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 COPIES OF BOARD MINUTES ARE MAINTAINED BY THE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING UPON REQUEST. FORM 990 PART XII, LINCE 2C THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEAR.