2022-05-11T20:05:45-07:00 2021-06-30 810926770 NCHENG LLP CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 40 WALL ST 32ND FL NEW YORK NY 10005 990 2020-07-01 264327125 ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL ACAD 7185854215 677 EAST 141ST STREET BRONX NY 10454 NORMA HURWITZ Executive Director 2022-05-11 true NORMA HURWITZ 999009999 MIAOLING LIN P00431817 2127850100 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z DR NORMA FIGUEROA-HURWITZ 677 EAST 141ST STREET BRONX NY 10454 11172931 false X WWW.ALCSBRONX.ORG X 2009 NY Our mission at Academic Leadership Charter School (ALCS) is to empower young leaders, creating a student body that outperforms state standards across all subjects. We are determined to give our pupils a competitive edge towards high school and beyond, nurturing exceptional youth for exceptional success. 6 5 64 5 0 691016 621687 9563816 10407030 417572 144214 0 10672404 11172931 0 0 3620239 4044386 0 0 977677 724306 4597916 4768692 6074488 6404239 34637195 60920098 706709 20585373 33930486 40334725 At our school, we pride ourselves on inclusivity, working together to meet all students needs. By focusing on small group instruction, we have found ways to help all students in the classroom thrive. With both lead and co-teachers, we provide the individual attention needed to lift up all students. Our teachers are warm, bright and friendly, with a vision for teamwork across grade levels. With cooperative planning and mutual support, we utilize the strengths of each teacher to provide a lasting example of leadership for our children. By providing strong mentorship, we build leaders for tomorrow, harnessing the confidence and independence for academic and personal growth.Academic Leadership Charter School offers a rigorous curriculum that satisfies all New York State Standards, including an extended day which provides our students with four periods of literacy daily. We believe that having a strong foundation in reading and writing, as well as a well-rounded vocabulary, is the key to ac false false 4229501 10407030 The academic leadership charter school (ALCS) opened in the South Bronx in September of 2009 with 150 Kindergarten and First Grade students. Now the school served students in grades K-8. Through a commitment to broad-based education for all students ranging from the basics of reading and mathematics to fine arts and technology we teach the next generation of community leaders. We depend on the full commitment of our students, their parents, our teachers, and the administration. Through the partnership of these groups, our school provides a better future for our students, shaping them into individuals and leaders in our community. We have received the National Blue-Ribbon School of Excellence, along with New York State Awards (Recognition School). This is all thanks to our wonderful teachers, staff and administration that work tirelessly to provide a great experience for youth while we grow academically. With this excellent support, children have a safe environment for learning, and a safe environment for personal growth. We have topped state testing averages by 40% percent for ELA and 30% for math, according to the New York State Education Department data from the 2019 school year. We score higher than 95% of public schools in NYS, according to schooldigger.com, Greatschools.org gives our school a 10/10, and we are considered a noteworthy school by insideschools.org. 4229501 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true true true true false true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 12 0 true 64 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 6 5 false true false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false NY X X NORMA HURWITZ 7185854215 677 EAST 141ST STREET BRONX NY 10454 DR NORMA FIGUEROA-HURWITZ Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X X 292767 0 30723 LEENA VARGHESE ELMT.SCH.PRINCIPAL 40.00 0.00 169901 0 22600 Mark Keye Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 James Sander Chairman 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Robert Ansbro member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Christopher Brignola Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LUCAS DOE Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 462668 53323 2 false true false Peter Gisolfi Associates 566 Warburton Ave HastingsOnHudson NY 10706 construction 1034220 United Health Care 275 7th Ave New York NY 10001 Health insurance 397958 Charles Schwab 211 Main Street14th Floor San Francisco CA 94105 401K 199880 3 621687 48033 621687 GOV'T PER-PUPIL REV. 611710 10407030 10407030 10407030 144214 144214 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 OTHER INCOME 900099 0 11172931 10551244 0 0 0 0 510966 463803 47163 0 2677954 2430778 247176 0 608302 552155 56147 247164 224350 22814 0 0 0 0 0 0 97972 97972 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20796 20796 0 99376 90203 9173 55547 50420 5127 TEXTBOOKS AND CURRICULUM 134299 130675 3624 STUDENT AND STAFF RECRUITING 111997 101659 10338 EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND LEASE 83097 75427 7670 COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY 70413 63914 6499 50809 46117 4692 4768692 4229501 539191 0 84771 122179 27995391 12988132 632390 309016 0 0 0 0 0 18523 9586988 1011086 5846567 8575902 0 0 0 0 78076 38906346 34637195 60920098 706709 1160821 19319318 105234 706709 20585373 X 33852410 40256353 78076 78372 33930486 40334725 34637195 60920098 6404239 X false true X true false X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 3259800 3259800 1003145 796625 206520 5324043 214461 5109582 8575902 RESTRICTED CASH 38906346 38906346 Accrued interest 29452 Refundable advances 75782 105234 X 11172931 11172931 11172931 4768692 4768692 4768692 Part X : FIN48 Footnote TAX STATUSThe School is tax-exempt under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and has been classified as a publicly supported organization as described in IRC sections 509(A)(1) and 170(B)(1)(A)(II).Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require management to evaluate tax positions taken and recognize a tax liability (or asset) if the School has taken an uncertain position that more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. Management has analyzed the tax positions taken and has concluded that, as of June 30, 2021, there are no uncertain positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.The School is no longer subject to income tax examination by federal, state or local tax authorities for years before June 30, 2018. true true true true false true true false false false false false false false false true false false Schedule E, Line 3 - Racially Nondiscriminatory Policy Publicized The school is required to adhere to the provisions of Section 2854 (2) of the Education Law to guide the admission policies and procedures.The school is open to any student who is qualified under the laws of New York for admission to a public school. Admission of students will be not be limited on the basis of intellectual ability, measures of achievement or aptitude, athletic ability, disability, race, creed, national origin, religion, ancestry, proficiency in English or any other ground that would be unlawful.Admission to ALCH is free & open to all students eligible to attend public school in NYC. Students are selected by a random lottery. In short, there will be no admission requirements and no tests of any sort will be given to determine whether or not admission will be granted. Schedule E, Line 4 - Explanation of Records and Materials Not Maintained 4B: Not applicable - The school does not offer scholarships. Schedule E, Line 5 - Explanation of Organization Discrimination by Race Schedule E, Line 6 - Explanation of Aid or Assistance from Governmental Agency THE SCHOOL RECEIVES PER PUPIL FUNDING FROM THE NYC BOARD OF EDUCATION UNDER THEIR CHARTER AGREEMENT. THE SCHOOL ALSO RECEIVES VARIOUS FEDERAL, STATE, AND CITY FUNDS INCLUDING FEDERAL ENTITLEMENTS TO ASSIST WITH COVERING THE COST OF CERTAIN PROGRAMS. X false false false false false false false false false DR NORMA FIGUEROA-HURWITZ Executive Dir. 292767 19699 11024 323490 LEENA VARGHESE ELMT.SCH.PRINCIPAL 169901 15634 6966 192501 X 48033 FMV false false false Form 990, Part VI, Line 3: Description of Delegated Duties to Management Company TO PROVIDE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SEVICES INCLUDING MANAGEMENT OF PAYROLL FUNCTIONS, PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES, INVOICING OF REVENUE, INSURANCE COVERAGE, BILL PAYMENT, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING CONTROLS, AND FINANCIAL REPORTING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process OUTSIDE AUDITORS PREPARE A DRAFT 990 WHICH IS THEN DISTRIBUTED TO THE SCHOOL'S CHIEF OFFICER AND BOARD FOR REVIEW. ANY CHANGES ARE THEN SUBMITTED TO THE AUDITORS AND A REVISED DRAFT SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL BY THE BOARD TREASURER. THE RETURN IS REVIEWED AND DISCUSSED WITH THE FULL BOARD AND COPIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR EACH BOARD MEMBER. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts DESCRIPTION OF PROCESS TO MONITOR TRANSACTIONS FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.A. EACH COVERED PERSON SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT THAT AFFIRMS THAT SUCH PERSON: 1. HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE POLICY. 2. HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY. 3. HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, AND 4. UNDERSTANDS THAT THE CORPORATION IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AND THAT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION AND THE TRUST OF THE PUBLIC IT MUST DILIGENTLY AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR THE APPEARANCE OF ANY CONFLICT AND ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES THAT ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES.B. THIS POLICY SHALL BE REVIEWED ANNUALLY FOR THE INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE OF COVERED PERSONS, AND ANY NEW COVERED PERSON SHALL BE ADVISED OF THE POLICY UPON BECOMING A COVERED PERSON AND SHALL FILE AN ANNUAL STATEMENT WITH THE CORPORATION.C. TO FURTHER THE PURPOSE OF THE DISCLOSURE PROVISIONS OF THIS POLICY. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD EVALUATES THE PRINCIPAL'S COMPENSATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH INFORMATION AVAILABLE REGARDING COMPARABLE POSITIONS. THE COMMITTEE UTILIZES SALARY INFORMATION FROM OTHER CHARTER SCHOOLS IN ITS DETERMINATION.OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS DO NOT RECEIVE COMPENSATION. COMPENSATION FOR KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD. Form 990, Part VI, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection THE ORGANIZATION'S OWN WEBSITE IS LINKED TO NEWYORKSTATECHARITIES.ORG AND A LINK IS DESIGNATED AS PUBLIC INFORMATION TO ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available ALL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TAX RETURNS ARE OPEN FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST. ALL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TAX RETURNS ARE SUBMITTED TO GRANT-MAKING GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. ALSO, THE ORGANIZATION TIMELY FILES ITS NYS CHAR 500 ANNUAL REPORT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE NY STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL. THE NYSOAG POSTS THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, FED 990 TAX RETURN AND THE NYS CHAR 500 ON ITS CHARITITES BUREAU INTERNET WEBSITE.