2019-05-14T13:41:11-05:00 2018-06-30 BKD LLP 201 N Illinois Street Indianapolis IN 46204 990 2017-07-01 273166941 Damar Charter School Inc % ELAINE SHOWALTER DAMA 3178565201 6067 DECATUR BLVD INDIANAPOLIS IN 46241 JIM L DALTON SUPERINTENDENT 3178565201 2019-05-15 true NICOLE B FISHBACK P01279475 3173834000 2019-05-15 167.68.126.162 43033020191345000007 2019-05-14 P C44189E46EF31EF1FDA18BE45E517D77AFDBAB28 B77B5E581F806D9CFF6850E50A3C51F547167C74 2017 2019-02-21 02:37:17Z DAMAR CHARTER ACADEMY JIM L DALTON SUPERINTENDENT 6067 DECATUR BLVD INDIANAPOLIS IN 46241 3142085 false X DAMARCHARTERACADEMY.ORG X 2011 IN DAMAR CHARTER ACADAMY PROVIDES INTENSIVE, INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMS & BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH AUTISM & OTHER INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL & DEVELOPMENTAL CHALLENGES. 9 9 58 30 0 0 70568 94059 2709328 3048026 0 0 0 0 2779896 3142085 0 0 0 0 1590468 1817634 0 0 0 1076553 1049712 2667021 2867346 112875 274739 1347399 1536678 416883 331423 930516 1205255 X OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL CHALLENGES THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE TO THEIR HIGHEST ACADEMIC POTENTIAL WHILE DEVELOPING PRACTICAL BEHAVIORAL, COMMUNICATION AND DAILY LIVING SKILLS TOWARD IMPROVED COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND SUCCESS. DAMAR CHARTER ACADEMY UTILIZES BEST PRACTICE AND RESEARCH INFORMED TEACHING AND SUPPORT STRATEGIES TAILORED SPECIFICALLY TO EACH STUDENT AS DEVELOPED AND REFLECTED IN AN INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLAN. false false 2415362 3048026 DAMAR CHARTER ACADEMY IS A PUBLIC SCHOOL SPONSORED BY THE MAYOR OF INDIANAPOLIS' OFFICE OF EDUCATION INNOVATION AND DEDICATED TO DEFINING AND IMPLEMENTING BEST PRACTICES FOR THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL LEARNING AND BEHAVIORAL NEEDS IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12. IT PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF FULL ACADEMIC, BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, INDEPENDENT LIVING AND VOCATIONAL POTENTIAL OF ITS STUDENTS, WHILE OFFERING EXTENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES, THERAPISTS AND LOW STUDENT TO STAFF RATIOS NOT AVAILABLE OR ACCESSIBLE IN OTHER SCHOOLS. THE SCHOOL IS OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS AND CURRENTLY SERVES 195 STUDENTS WITH 96% HAVING SPECIAL NEEDS. 2415362 true true false true false false false false false false true false false false false false true 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 X 0 0 58 true false false false false false false false false false false X 9 9 false true false false false true false true true false false true true true true true true false false false IN X ELAINE SHOWALTER 3178565201 6067 DECATUR BLVD INDIANAPOLIS IN 46241 X ALLYSON STROTHER SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 CHRIS WILKES SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 CHUCK ELLIS SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 LYLE COLEMAN SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 PATRICIA EDWARDS SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 KAREN SNYDER SECRETARY OF THE SCHOOL BOARD 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 CARLOS ALEXANDER CHAIR/TREASURER OF THE SCHOOL 5.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 TIFINI MCCLYDE SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 DR JAMES DALTON SUPERINTENDENT 10.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false DAMAR SERVICES INC 6067 DECATUR BLVD INDIANAPOLIS IN 46241 EMO AND OCCUPANCY 133612 1 14721 79338 94059 STATE TUITION SUPPORT 611710 2856657 2856657 SCHOOL FOOD PROGRAMS 611710 86793 86793 TEXTBOOK REIMBURSEMENTS 611710 12670 12670 MEDICAID 524114 91906 91906 3048026 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3142085 3048026 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 1491434 1191419 300015 22155 19048 3107 195084 167727 27357 0 108961 93681 15280 133000 119554 13446 0 21788 19585 2203 27370 24603 2767 0 0 178647 160586 18061 0 26643 23949 2694 0 0 295657 265766 29891 0 0 6188 5562 626 0 0 101206 90974 10232 29220 26266 2954 EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES 56737 51001 5736 STUDENT TRANSPORTATION 80567 72422 8145 FOOD PURCHASES 77142 69343 7799 OTHER 15547 13876 1671 2867346 2415362 451984 0 967230 1224065 0 0 0 0 78677 46572 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 933625 667584 301492 266041 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1347399 1536678 368097 331423 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 48786 0 0 0 0 0 416883 331423 X 906883 1196251 23633 9004 0 0 930516 1205255 1347399 1536678 274739 X false true X true false X false false false false false false false false true 27370 27370 false SCHEDULE C, PART II-B, LINE 1I LOBBYING EXPENDITURES TO INFLUENCE A LEGISLATIVE BODY: DAMAR CHARTER SCHOOL HAS ENGAGED BARNES AND THORNBURG, LLP TO CONDUCT CERTAIN LEGISLATIVE SERVICES FOR THE FOLLOWING: 1. ASSIST THE SCHOOL IN DEVELOPING LEGISLATIVE STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVELY ADVOCATING ITS INTERESTS BEFORE THE INDIANA GENERAL ASSEMBLY. 2. MONITOR LEGISLATION INTRODUCED DURING THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST TO THE SCHOOL. 3. AS REQUIRED, DRAFT LEGISLATION OR AMENDMENTS TO LEGISLATION, OR ADVOCACY PIECES REGARDING LEGISLATION TO FURTHER THE SCHOOL'S INTERESTS. 4. BE AVAILABLE TO, AND IF REQUIRED, MEET AND DISCUSS PERTINENT SCHOOL ISSUES WITH INDIANA LEGISLATORS, AND THEIR STAFF FOR THE PURPOSE OF INFLUENCING LEGISLATIVE ACTION. THE PERFORMANCE OF SUCH SERVICES WITH LEGISLATORS AND THEIR STAFF IS COMMONLY DEFINED AS "LEGISLATIVE LOBBYING" UNDER LAW. 5. MONITOR AND, IF DESIRED BY THE SCHOOL, TESTIFY AT LEGISLATIVE INTERIM COMMITTEE HEARINGS ON MATTERS CONCERNING THE SCHOOL. 893724 627683 266041 39901 39901 266041 3142085 3142085 3142085 2867346 2867346 2867346 SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 FIN 48 DISCLOSURE: Management has evaluated their income tax positions under the guidance included in ASC 740. Based on their review, management has not identified any material uncertain tax positions to be recorded or disclosed in the financial statements. true true true true true true true false false false false false false false false true false true SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3 PUBLICATION OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY: THE ORGANIZATION IS A PUBLIC SCHOOL. PURSUANT TO THE ENABLING STATUTE (IC 20-24-8-5), THE ORGANIZATION IS SUBJECT TO ALL FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS THAT PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION. THE ORGANIZATION'S RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY IS INCLUDED IN THE STUDENT ENROLLMENT FORM, WHICH IS ALSO POSTED ON THE MAYOR OF INDIANAPOLIS' WEBSITE FOR OFFICE OF EDUCATION AND INNOVATION (CHARTER SCHOOLS AUTHORIZER). THE STUDENT & PARENT HANDBOOK CONTAINS A SECTION DEVOTED TO THE NONDISCRIMINATION POLICIES RELATING TO RACE, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AND DISABILITY, ANY OF WHICH WILL NOT BE GROUNDS FOR DENYING PARTICIPATION IN CLASSES OR PROGRAMS FOR WHICH A STUDENT IS OTHERWISE ELIGIBLE. SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6A FINANCIAL AID OR ASSISTANCE FROM A GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY: THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED GOVERNMENTAL GRANTS TO SUPPORT EDUCATION. FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2A NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES REPORTED ON FORM W-3: THE EMPLOYEES OF DAMAR CHARTER SCHOOL ARE PAID THROUGH A COMMON PAYMASTER, AND THEREFORE ARE NOT REPORTED ON A FORM W-3 BY DAMAR CHARTER SCHOOL. THEY ARE INCLUDED ON THE FORM W-3 FILED BY THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY DAMAR SERVICES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3 DELEGATION OF CONTROL TO A MANAGEMENT COMPANY: DAMAR SERVICES, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES AS THE EDUCATION MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION (EMO) FOR THE DAMAR CHARTER ACADEMY ACCORDING TO THE CONTRACT AGREEMENT SIGNED BY BOTH ORGANIZATIONS ON THE DATE THE CHARTER WAS GRANTED BY THE MAYOR'S OFFICE OF INDIANAPOLIS. UNDER THE OPERATING AGREEMENT, DAMAR SERVICES PROVIDES THE DAY-TO-DAY MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS OF THE SCHOOL. DURING 2018, TOTAL FEES PAID TO DAMAR SERVICES UNDER THE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WERE $133,000. DAMAR SERVICES, INC. IS NOT CONSIDERED A RELATED ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A POWER TO ELECT OR APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY: THE MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD DIRECTORS SHALL BE INDIVIDUALS ELECTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF DAMAR CHARTER SCHOOL, INC. THE REMAINING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE INDIVIDUALS APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF DAMAR SERVICES, INC., OR BY A REPRESENTATIVE DULY AUTHORIZED BY THE DAMAR BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990: THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE SCHOOL TREASURER AND THE CONTROLLER ALONG WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD TREASURER PRIOR TO PRESENTATION TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. UPON APPROVAL OF THE 990 BY THE COMMITTEE, THE 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE ENTIRE SCHOOL BOARD AT THE MEETING SCHEDULED BEFORE THE DUE DATE OF THE RETURN. THE FORM 990 IS ALSO REVIEWED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY: ALL CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE AND REPORTED TO THE WHOLE BOARD ANNUALLY, OR AS DIRECTORS ARE ADDED AND AS POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARISE. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE CORPORATION AND ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT THE CORPORATION'S DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES CARRY OUT THEIR RESPECTIVE DUTIES IN A FASHION THAT AVOIDS ACTUAL, POTENTIAL, OR PERCEIVED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE CORPORATION'S DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES SHALL HAVE THE CONTINUING, AFFIRMATIVE DUTY TO REPORT ANY PERSONAL OWNERSHIP, INTEREST, OR OTHER RELATIONSHIP THAT MIGHT AFFECT THEIR ABILITY TO EXERCISE IMPARTIAL, ETHICAL, AND BUSINESS-BASED JUDGMENTS IN FULFILLING THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE CORPORATION. DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CORPORATION SHALL CONDUCT THEIR DUTIES WITH RESPECT TO POTENTIAL AND ACTUAL GRANTEES, CONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS, AGENCIES, AND OTHER PERSONS TRANSACTING OR SEEKING TO TRANSACT BUSINESS WITH THE CORPORATION IN A COMPLETELY IMPARTIAL MANNER, WITHOUT FAVOR OR PREFERENCE BASED UPON ANY CONSIDERATION OTHER THAN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CORPORATION. DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CORPORATION SHALL NOT SEEK OR ACCEPT FOR THEMSELVES OR ANY OF THEIR RELATIVES, FROM ANY PERSON OR BUSINESS ENTITY THAT TRANSACTS OR SEEKS TO TRANSACT BUSINESS WITH THE CORPORATION, ANY GIFTS, ENTERTAINMENT, OR OTHER FAVORS RELATING TO THEIR POSITIONS WITH THE CORPORATION THAT EXCEED COMMON COURTESIES CONSISTENT WITH ETHICAL AND ACCEPTED BUSINESS PRACTICES. IF A CONFLICT IS DISCOVERED, IT IS NOTED IN THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE AND FULLY DISCLOSED TO THE BOARD. THE MEMBER WITH THE CONFLICT RECUSES HIMSELF/HERSELF FROM VOTING AND DISCUSSION. ANY CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BY THE CHARTER ACADEMY AND AN OUTSIDE VENDOR THAT INVOLVES A PERCEIVED CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS REVIEWED BY THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANY CONFLICT CONCERN IDENTIFIED BY THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE IS FORWARDED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ACTION AND RESOLUTION. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS ARE ALSO FORWARDED TO THE STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS FOR THEIR FILES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15A & 15B COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS: DAMAR CHARTER SCHOOL, INC. DOES NOT COMPENSATE ANY EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES ARE COMPENSATED BY THE EDUCATION MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION (EMO). FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 AVAILABILITY OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, COI POLICY, & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST, BY U.S. MAIL OR BY EMAIL. FORM 990, PART IX, COLUMN D FUNDRAISING EXPENSES: THE EDUCATION MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A DE MINIMIS AMOUNT OF FUNDRAISING SERVICES THAT ARE INCLUDING IN THE MANAGEMENT FEE. THEREFORE NO EXPENSES HAVE BEEN ALLOCATED TO FUNDRAISING.