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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Governmental Agency Financial Aid (Questions 6a and 6b)</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The School receives state equalization and other funds and federal pass-through grants and funds from the state of Arizona.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Description of nondiscriminatory policy (Question 3)</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Schools nondiscrimination policies are included in enrollment forms and marketing materials.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Arizona Charter Solutions (an Arizona nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation) performs the management duties for the Organization. ACS is responsible for the day to day operations of the School, subject to the ongoing oversight of the members of the Schools board of directors.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>A draft of Form 990 is distributed to all board members as soon as reasonably possible. The management of the School reviews the 990 for accuracy and authorizes its filing.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Any conflicts are disclosed prior to voting on an agenda item, with conflicted members abstaining from voting. Board members and other key employees are instructed annually on the conflict of interest policy and are required to submit a signed conflict disclosure form annually. Any disclosures are reviewed by the board on an annual basis.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Salaries for top management are set by the board of directors of the management company during a duly called board meeting of said company as described in the bylaws. Prior obtained comparability data are reviewed and used by the board members. The Organizations legal counsel reviews all compensation agreements between the Organization and members of management. Only disinterested board members review and approve the compensation. The person is available to answer questions but leaves the room for the discussion and vote. Compensation is set and reviewed on an annual basis in writing. The discussion and decision are recorded in the minutes.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>All other employees of the School receive salaries based on comparability data and a schedule approved by the board of directors of the School.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990 availability to public Part VI line 18</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Organizations Form 990 may be reviewed by the public at the network office during normal business hours.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Governing documents, policies, and financial statements may be reviewed by the public at the network office during normal business hours.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Other professional program services include $289,362 of professional counselors, therapists and contracted teachers and services.</ExplanationTxt>
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