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        <ExplanationTxt>PRIOR TO ELECTION TO THE BOARD, OR EMPLOYMENT AT THE ORGANIZATION, AND THEREAFTER ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, ALL DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT MEMBERS COMPLETE A STATEMENT TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL OR APPARENT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE STATEMENTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD SECRETARY WHO PROVIDES THEM TO THE BOARD CHAIR. COVERED PERSONS ARE ALSO UNDER A CONTINUING OBLIGATION TO DISCLOSE ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AS SOON AS THEY ARE KNOWN, OR REASONABLY SHOULD BE KNOWN. DISCLOSURES ARE MADE IN ADVANCE, BEFORE ANY ACTION IS TAKEN ON THE MATTER THAT POSES AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT. ALL DISCLOSURES ARE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD CHAIR AND SECRETARY, UNLESS EITHER IS THE INDIVIDUAL WITH A POTENTIAL CONFLICT. PERSONS WITH A POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM (1) ENGAGING IN DISCUSSIONS AND (2) RECEIVING INFORMATION RELATED TO THE CONFLICT SITUATION, UNLESS A MAJORITY OF DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS APPROVE THEIR PRESENCE, INVOLVEMENT, AND/OR PARTICIPATION. IN THE EVENT A CONFLICT IS DETERMINED, THE INTERESTED BOARD MEMBER IS RECUSED FROM VOTING UPON THE RELATED MATTER.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO AND MANAGING DIRECTOR OF ACADEMICS INCLUDE THE USE OF COMPARABLE DATA SUCH AS THE FORM 990 OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF COMPENSATION, ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND SKILLS IS DONE BY THE BOARD. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE COLLECTED DATA AND VOTES ON THE COMPENSATION. THE PROCESS LAST OCCURRED IN 2020, AND IS DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE SCHOOL MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE AUDIT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.</ExplanationTxt>
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