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        <ExplanationTxt>INDEPENDENCE MISSION SCHOOLS MANAGES A NETWORK OF CATHOLIC GRADE SCHOOLS THROUGH A CENTRAL OFFICE LOCATION WHICH PROVIDES SUPPORT TO ALL OF THE SCHOOLS. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE, AFFORDABLE, HIGH-QUALITY CATHOLIC EDUCATION TO NEARLY 5,000 CHILDREN OF ALL FAITHS IN UNDERSERVED URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH A NEW MODEL OF GOVERNANCE, FUNDING, AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE MEMBER SCHOOLS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE 990 AND RECOMMENDS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT IT BE APPROVED. A DRAFT OF THE 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO FILING.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES TO ANNUALLY DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS AND REVIEWS NEW VENDORS AND PROVIDERS WITH EXISTING DISLOSURES.</ExplanationTxt>
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