2021-04-08T09:05:58-07:00 2020-06-30 821362217 BARRE & COMPANY LLC 2204 MORRIS AVE STE 206 UNION NJ 07083 990 2019-07-01 204446450 BERGEN ARTS AND SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL BERG 2017739140 33-00 BROADWAY SUITE 301 FAIR LAWN NJ 07410 MUSTAFA COBAN CFO/SBA 2021-04-08 true Richard Barre P01434145 9086863484 X 2019 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z 33-00 BROADWAY SUITE 301 FAIR LAWN NJ 07410 19079759 false X ilearnschools.org X 2006 NJ The mission of Bergen Arts and Science Charter School is to provide the ideal environment for the intellectual and social development of its students by utilizing a combined effort of students, educators, families and the community as a whole, and by providing boundless academic and co-curricular opportunities for individual skills and talents to develop. 6 6 272 0 17662464 18819566 42459 143540 0 -68346 -167514 17636577 18795592 0 0 11401532 11852073 0 0 4542449 5477779 15943981 17329852 1692596 1465740 7024292 9398988 8711084 9620040 -1686792 -221052 The mission of Bergen Arts and Science Charter School is to provide the ideal environment for the intellectual and social development of its students by utilizing a combined effort of students, educators, families and the community as a whole, and by providing boundless academic and co-curricular opportunities for individual skills and talents to develop. false false 11747078 Bergen Arts and Science Charter School is an independent reporting entity within the criteria adopted by the Government Auditing Standards Board (GASB) as established by Statement No. 14. All funds and account groups of the school are included in this return. Bergen Arts and Science Charter School Board of Trustees constitutes the Charter School's reporting entity.Bergen Arts and Science Charter School aims to provide the ideal environment for the intellectual and social development of its students, utilizing the combined effort of students, educators, families, and the community as a whole by providing boundless academic and co-curricular opportunities for individual skills and talents to develop. From the inception of the school, students have been provided a multitude of opportunities extended to them that have guided them on a path to success. Our mission and vision consider the educational goals that the New Jersey Department of Education has established for all students. Our mission and vision is in direct alignment with the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) philosophy. STEAM is an interdisciplinary educational philosophy that is strongly grounded in, and supported by, educational research. Through challenging, project-based learning experiences, core competencies are learned and evidenced by students. STEAM challenges our students to not only learn the content standards but also to apply this new knowledge of 21st-century skills and discoveries to tackle evolving real-world challenges. 11747078 true false false false false false false false false false true false false true true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 42 0 true 272 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 6 6 false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false true true false X ORGANIZATION 2017739140 33-00 BROADWAY SUITE 301 FAIRLAWN NJ 07410 X X Haderson Rivera Trustee 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BEATRIZ RODRIGUEZ Vice President 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ALEJANDRINA BANCH-ALMOVODAR Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 UFUK ZINI SCHOOL DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 LORIAN HENDERSON MANNING President 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CHRISTOPHER LESSARD Treasurer 20.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DAWN FANTASIA MIDDLE SCH DIR 40.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jennifer Yashiro Trustee 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 NIHAT GUVERCIN LEAD PERSON 40.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MUSTAFA COBAN CFO/SBA 40.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 SHIELA TONNER GOODSTEIN President 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false MASCHIOS FOOD SERVICE 191 ROUTE 206 NORTH SUITE 4 FLANDERS NJ 07836 FOOD SERVICE 476969 PROACADEMY FURNITURE 1 MADISON ST EAST RUTHERFORD NJ 07073 FURNITURE 196233 TECHNOTIME BUSINESS SOLUTIONS 1 MADISON ST EAST RUTHERFORD NJ 07073 INFORMATION SYSTEMS 114467 THERAPY SOURCE 5215 MILITIA ROAD PLYMOUTH METTING PA 19462 GUIDANCE COUNSELING 155800 4 16886963 1932603 18819566 OTHER PROGRAM REVENUE-LINE 2 143540 143540 143540 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 116653 284167 -167514 -167514 Property Taxes Levied for General Purpose 0 18795592 -23974 X 0 0 0 0 0 315036 315036 8104326 5647938 2456388 9629 9629 1370259 954939 415320 2052823 1430621 622202 0 51727 51727 26120 26120 0 0 0 2152342 1499976 652366 0 1122816 732983 389833 0 0 1917643 1336413 581230 0 0 204 204 0 0 56790 39577 17213 0 PENSION EXPENSE 150137 104631 45506 0 17329852 11747078 5582774 0 3313264 7075726 0 370705 0 661696 724378 0 0 0 13653 13653 267894 130000 652838 416115 167044 236723 0 0 0 0 2230036 1218508 7024292 9398988 654051 194324 4282573 2263603 3774460 7162113 8711084 9620040 X -1686792 -221052 -1686792 -221052 7024292 9398988 1465740 X false true X false true true X 379463 281415 98048 249140 110465 138675 24235 24235 236723 pension deferrred outflows 1218508 1218508 DEFERRED INFLOW 3312677 PENSION LIABILITY 3849436 7162113 true true true true true true true false false false false false false false false true false true Schedule E, Line 3 - Racially Nondiscriminatory Policy Publicized BERGEN ARTS & SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL MAINTAINS A RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY TOWARDS ALL STUDENTS, IN THAT THE CHARTER SCHOOL DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY STUDENT, OR EMPLOYEE, FOR REASONS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, AGE, RELIGION, ETHNIC ORIGIN, FAMILY AFFILIATION, DISABILITIES, SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC STATUS, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR BECAUSE OF LIABILITY FOR SERVICE IN THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES. THE RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY IS CONTAINED IN THE SCHOOL BY-LAWS, AND CAN BE FOUND ON THE SCHOOL'S ENROLLMENT APPLICATION, AND ON ITS WEBSITE, AND IT READS AS FOLLOWS:Bergen Arts & Science Charter School does not discriminate in admissions based on gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, academic, artistic, or athletic ability, or the district the child would otherwise attend.IN ADDITION, BERGEN ARTS & SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL CUSTOMARILY DRAWS ITS STUDENTS FROM LOCAL COMMUNITIES, AND FURTHER, THE CHARTER SCHOOL ENROLLS STUDENTS OF RACIAL MINORITY GROUPS IN MEANINGFUL NUMBERS. Schedule E, Line 4 - Explanation of Records and Materials Not Maintained Schedule E, Line 5 - Explanation of Organization Discrimination by Race Schedule E, Line 6 - Explanation of Aid or Assistance from Governmental Agency BERGEN ARTS AND SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL RECEIVES PUBLIC ASSISTANCE BY WAY OF PERCENTAGE OF LOCAL TAX LEVY PURSUANT TO REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. IN ADDITION, THE CHARTER SCHOOL RECEIVES FEDERAL ASSISTANCE BY WAY OF GRANTS FROM NCLB/TITLE I AND I.D.E.A. PROGRAMS. OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS IS ALSO AVAILABLE VIA APPLICATION. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND DESIGNATED SCHOOL OFFICIALS REVIEW THE TAX FORM 990 RETURN PRIOR TO SUBMISSION AND FILING WITH THE IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts EACH SCHOOL OFFICIAL AND/OR KEY EMPLOYEE, AS WELL AS EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, IS REQUIRED TO FILE THE SCHOOL ETHICS COMMISSION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, PER APPLICABLE NEW JERSEY STATE LAW. THESE FORMS ARE FILED WITH THE LOCAL COUNTY AUTHORITY. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management SALARY AND COMPENSATION OF THE CEO/LEAD PERSON OF THE SCHOOL IS REVIEWED AND EVALUATED BY BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE BERGEN ARTS AND SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. IN CONDUCTING SUCH REVIEW AND EVALUATION, FACTORS SUCH AS PERSONAL STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES, AS WELL AS GOALS AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL, AND COMPARABLE SALARY DATA ARE ALL GIVEN DUE WEIGHT AND CONSIDERATION. THE ULTIMATE COMPENSATION EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATION IS THEREAFTER APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees SALARY AND COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS, KEY EMPLOYEES AND ALL TEACHERS ARE REVIEWED AND EVALUATED BY THE CHARTER SCHOOL LEAD PERSON AND BUSINESS ADMINSTRATOR ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. IN CONDUCTING SUCH REVIEW AND EVALUATION, FACTORS SUCH AS TEACHER PERFORMANCE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LONGEVITY AND COMPARABLE AREA STANDARDS FOR THE PROFESSION, ARE GIVEN DUE WEIGHT AND CONSIDERATION. ALL SUCH COMPENSATION EVALUATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE BERGEN ARTS AND SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available THE MINUTES FOR THE MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE BERGEN ARTS AND SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE SCHOOL'S WEBSITE. ANNUAL AUDIT AND FINANCIAL REPORTS OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL ARE AVAILABLE ON THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WEBSITE. OTHER CHARTER SCHOOL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON THE SCHOOL WEBSITE, OR WILL BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. DOCUMENT RETENTION & STORAGE BERGEN ARTS & SCIENCES CHARTER SCHOOL FOLLOWS STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS GOVERNING RECORD RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION. WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY WHILE BERGEN ARTS & SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL DOES NOT CURRENTLY HAVE A WRITTEN WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY, PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES ARE IN PLACE FOR THE FILING OF COMPLAINTS AGAINST ANY CO-WORKER OR AGAINST THE SCHOOL ITSELF, IF ANY SUCH SCHOOL EMPLOYEE REASONABLY BELIEVES THAT A CO-WORKER, OR THE SCHOOL ITSELF, IS CONDUCTING AN ILLEGAL OR WRONGFUL ACT. SCHOOL PRACTICE AND POLICY ALSO PROHIBITS RETALIATION AGAINST ANY EMPLOYEE WHO SUBMITS ANY SUCH COMPLAINT.