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THE STEPS AK FOOTPRINT IS HOME TO OVER 50,000 PEOPLE, INCLUDING 11,000 CHILDREN. ALASKA NATIVE STUDENTS FROM THE TLINGIT AND HAIDA TRIBES ARE THE PRIMARY TARGET POPULATION FOR STEPS AK SOLUTIONS. STEPS AK SERVES 4,551 STUDENTS IN 18 PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS AND 6 SCHOOL DISTRICTS. SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF STUDENTS IN THE FOOTPRINT ARE FROM THE JUNEAU AND SITKA SCHOOL DISTRICTS. THE STEPS AK COALITION OF PARTNERS IS EXTENSIVE. ACROSS THE PIPELINE, SOLUTIONS SEEK TO ADDRESS INTERGENERATIONAL TRAUMA AS A MEANS OF CORRECTING DISPARITY IN EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, AND SAFETY OUTCOMES. 1739534 21000 CORE SUPPORT SERVICE PROGRAMS ADVOCACY - A REGISTERED LOBBYIST IS ON STAFF TO PROVIDE FEDERAL AND STATE ADVOCACY IN ADVANCING LEGISLATION THAT PROMOTES LOCAL CONTROL AND ENHANCES STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. THE LOBBYIST MANAGES AND TRAINS BOARD MEMBERS AS A GRASS ROOTS ADVOCACY ASSET. CDL - CONSORTIUM FOR DIGITAL LEARNING (CDL) OFFERS A FULL MENU OF SERVICES TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL RESOURCES AND OTHER SERVICES WHICH SUPPORT THE NEEDED CRITICAL FACTORS OF DIGITAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS WHICH HELP ASSURE STUDENT SUCCESS. POLICY DEVELOPMENT - AASB PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH QUESTIONS AND SAMPLE POLICIES, AS WELL AS EXPERT CONSULTATION WHEN REVIEWING OR REVISING SCHOOL DISTRICT MANUALS. AASB ALSO OFFERS POLICY ONLINE SERVICES TO CONVERT POLICY MANUALS TO AN ONLINE REFERENCE TOOL COMPLETE WITH LINKS TO LEGAL REFERENCES. SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH SERVICES - AASB PROVIDES EXPERT FACILITATION OF THE ENTIRE SEARCH PROCESS, INCLUDING IDENTIFYING THE NEEDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, RECRUITING CANDIDATES, AND CONDUCTING THE INTERVIEWS. STRATEGIC PLANNING - AASB FACILITATES WORKSHOPS TO HELP BOARDS ESTABLISH A VISION FOR THE DISTRICT AND DEVELOP SPECIFIC ACTION PLANS THAT BENEFIT STUDENT LEARNING IN MEASURABLE WAYS. SCHOOL CLIMATE AND CONNECTEDNESS SURVEY (SCCS) - SCCS IS A USEFUL TOOL FOR SCHOOLS LOOKING TO STRENGTHEN THEIR OVERALL CLIMATE AND CONNECTEDNESS, IMPROVE THEIR APPROACH TO INCREASING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, AND HELP KIDS SUCCEED BEYOND THE CLASSROOM. BOARD DEVELOPMENT - AASB PROVIDES CUSTOMIZED WORKSHOPS ON TOPICS SUCH AS TEAMWORK, BOARD/SUPERINTENDENT RELATIONS, SCHOOL BOARD SELF-EVALUATION AND GOAL SETTING. AASB OFFERS MANY TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES: BOARDMANSHIP ACADEMIES ARE HELD THREE TIMES A YEAR IN THE SPRING, FALL AND WINTER; LEADERSHIP/LEGISLATIVE FLY-INS ARE HELD TWICE EACH LEGISLATIVE SESSION TO HELP BOARD PRESIDENTS AND OFFICERS DEVELOP SKILLS (THIS TOP QUALITY PROGRAM IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS TO HONE COMMUNICATION SKILLS, BECOME MORE EFFECTIVE AND PRODUCTIVE LEADERS, EQUIP THEM WITH THE BASICS OF THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS, AND HELP THEM CONNECT WITH THEIR LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION); AND THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE IS HELD EACH NOVEMBER (THIS GATHERING OF EDUCATION LEADERS BRINGS TOGETHER MOST OF THE SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS IN THE STATE). 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INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 513(A) DEFINES AN UNRELATED TRADE OR BUSINESS OF AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION AS ANY TRADE OR BUSINESS WHICH IS NOT SUBSTANTIALLY RELATED TO THE EXERCISE OR PERFORMANCE OF ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE. CONTRIBUTIONS TO AASB ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE TO DONORS UNDER SECTION 170 OF THE IRC. AASB IS NOT CLASSIFIED AS A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. AASB'S FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURNS (FORM 990) ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE UNTIL THE EXPIRATION OF THE RELATED STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS ON THOSE TAX REUTRNS, WHICH, IN GENERAL, IS THREE-YEARS. AASB'S MOST SIGNIFICANT TAX POSITIONS ARE ITS ASSERTION THAT IT IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES TO THE ENTENT THAT ITS ACTIVITIES ARE WITHIN ITS TAX EXEMPT MISSION, AND ITS DETERMINATION WHETHER ANY ACTIVITIES ARE NOT WITHIN ITS MISSION AND ARE THEREFORE SUBJECT TO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX (UBIT). MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSISTIONS TAKEN. true AIDING WOMEN FROM ABUSE AND RAPE PO BOX 20809 JUNEAU AK 99802 920064944 501C3 231319 PASS THROUGH GRANTS ANCHORAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT 5530 EAST NORTHERN LIGHTS BLVD ANCHORAGE AK 99504 926000078 GOV 311530 PASS THROUGH GRANTS CCTHITA 9097 GLACIER HIGHWAY JUNEAU AK 99801 920036505 GOV 990114 PASS THROUGH GRANTS CHATHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT PO BOX 109 ANGOON AK 998200109 920057395 GOV 476988 PASS THROUGH GRANTS COOPER RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT 1976 AURORA DRIVE PO BOX 108 GLENNALLEN AK 99588 926000090 GOV 7582 PASS THROUGH GRANT HOONAH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT PO BOX 157 HOONAH AK 99829 926000100 GOV 101829 PASS THROUGH GRANTS HYDABURG SCHOOL DISTRICT PO BOX 109 HYDABURG AK 99922 926000703 GOV 463066 PASS THROUGH GRANTS JUNEAU SCHOOL DISTRICT 10014 CRAZY HORSE DRIVE JUNEAU AK 99801 926000101 GOV 562370 PASS THROUGH GRANTS KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH SCHOOL 333 SCHOENBAR ROAD KETCHIKAN AK 99901 920031096 GOV 35697 PASS THROUGH GRANT LOWER KUSKOKWIM SCHOOL DISTRICT PO BOX 305 BETHEL AK 99559 920056756 GOV 8266 PASS THROUGH GRANT LOWER YUKON SCHOOL DISTRICT PO BOX 32089 MT VILLAGE AK 996320089 920057691 GOV 110218 PASS THROUGH GRANTS NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS 9109 MENDENHALL MALL ROAD JUNEAU AK 99801 311765419 501C3 10000 PASS THROUGH GRANTS OUTER COAST 110 COLLEGE DRIVE SITKA AK 99835 823228207 501C3 12000 PASS THROUGH GRANT SEALASKA HERITAGE INSTITUTE 105 SOUTH SEWARD STREET JUNEAU AK 99801 920081844 501C3 275000 PASS THROUGH GRANTS SITKA SCHOOL DISTRICT 300 KOSTROMETINOFF STREET SITKA AK 99835 926000113 GOV 204000 PASS THROUGH GRANTS SITKANS AGAINST FAMILY VIOLENCE PO BOX 6136 SITKA AK 99835 920077632 501C3 40000 PASS THROUGH GRANTS YAKUTAT SCHOOL DISTRICT PO BOX 429 YAKUTAT AK 99689 920139570 GOV 341279 PASS THROUGH GRANTS 17 EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS 14 21000 SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 SUBRECIPIENTS OF GRANT FUNDS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION INCLUDING A PROPOSED BUDGET AND NARRATIVE DESCRIBING INTENDED USE OF FUNDS. GRANT FUNDS ARE ISSUED TO THE SUBRECIPIENTS ON A REIMBURSABLE BASIS BASED ON SUBMITTED MONTHLY AND/OR QUARTERLY REPORTS. REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTS MUST INCLUDE A NARRATIVE OF PROGRAM ACTIVITIES, DOCUMENTATION OF ALL EXPENSES AND COMPLY WITH APPROVED BUDGETS. WHEN INVOICES ARE SUBMITTED TO THE BUSINESS OFFICE FOR PAYMENT, EXPENSES SUBMITTED ARE REVIEWED TO VERITY THEY FALL WITHIN THE PARAMETERS OF THE GRANT AND DO NOT INCLUDE UNALLOWABLE EXPENSES AND TOTAL THE AMOUNT REQUESTED. THE INVOICE IS THEN SUBMITTED TO THE GRANT MANAGER FOR FURTHER REVIEW AND APPROVAL (SIGNATURE/DATE), THEN TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE GRANT FOR REVIEW (SIGNATURE/DATE). THE INVOICE THEN GOES TO THE DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR HIS DESIGNEE FOR REVIEW. WHEN IT PASSES ALL REVIEWS, A CHECK IS ISSUED AND SIGNED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR HIS DESIGNEE AND MAILED. A MONTHLY REVIEW OF ALL GRANT EXPENSES IS DONE BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE GRANT. X X X X false false false false false false false false false LON D GARRISON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 141750 14175 8022 163947 TIMI TULLIS - ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 130614 13283 10258 154155 LORI GRASSGREEN - DIRECTOR FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 126918 12692 12068 151678 FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION THE MISSION OF THE ASSOCIATION OF ALASKA SCHOOL BOARDS IS TO ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH BY ASSISTING SCHOOL BOARDS IN PROVIDING QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION, FOCUSED ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, THROUGH EFFECTIVE LOCAL GOVERNANCE. FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 VOLUNTEERS REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF BOARD MEMBERS WHO SERVED DURING THE YEAR. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B SUPPORTING TRANSITIONS AND EDUCATIONAL PROMISE IN SOUTHEAST ALASKA THE SUPPORTING TRANSITIONS AND EDUCATIONAL PROMISE IN SOUTHEAST ALASKA PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD (STEPS AK) FOOTPRINT IS COMPRISED OF 7 NONCONTIGUOUS CITIES AND VILLAGES WITHIN THE 600-MILE-LONG EASTERN ALASKA PANHANDLE. THE STEPS AK FOOTPRINT IS HOME TO OVER 50,000 PEOPLE, INCLUDING 11,000 CHILDREN. ALASKA NATIVE STUDENTS FROM THE TLINGIT AND HAIDA TRIBES ARE THE PRIMARY TARGET POPULATION FOR STEPS AK SOLUTIONS. STEPS AK SERVES 4,551 STUDENTS IN 18 PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS AND 6 SCHOOL DISTRICTS. SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF STUDENTS IN THE FOOTPRINT ARE FROM THE JUNEAU AND SITKA SCHOOL DISTRICTS. THE STEPS AK COALITION OF PARTNERS IS EXTENSIVE. ACROSS THE PIPELINE, SOLUTIONS SEEK TO ADDRESS INTERGENERATIONAL TRAUMA AS A MEANS OF CORRECTING DISPARITY IN EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, AND SAFETY OUTCOMES. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C CORE SUPPORT SERVICE PROGRAMS ADVOCACY - A REGISTERED LOBBYIST IS ON STAFF TO PROVIDE FEDERAL AND STATE ADVOCACY IN ADVANCING LEGISLATION THAT PROMOTES LOCAL CONTROL AND ENHANCES STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. THE LOBBYIST MANAGES AND TRAINS BOARD MEMBERS AS A GRASS ROOTS ADVOCACY ASSET. CDL - CONSORTIUM FOR DIGITAL LEARNING (CDL) OFFERS A FULL MENU OF SERVICES TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL RESOURCES AND OTHER SERVICES WHICH SUPPORT THE NEEDED CRITICAL FACTORS OF DIGITAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS WHICH HELP ASSURE STUDENT SUCCESS. POLICY DEVELOPMENT - AASB PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH QUESTIONS AND SAMPLE POLICIES, AS WELL AS EXPERT CONSULTATION WHEN REVIEWING OR REVISING SCHOOL DISTRICT MANUALS. AASB ALSO OFFERS POLICY ONLINE SERVICES TO CONVERT POLICY MANUALS TO AN ONLINE REFERENCE TOOL COMPLETE WITH LINKS TO LEGAL REFERENCES. SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH SERVICES - AASB PROVIDES EXPERT FACILITATION OF THE ENTIRE SEARCH PROCESS, INCLUDING IDENTIFYING THE NEEDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, RECRUITING CANDIDATES, AND CONDUCTING THE INTERVIEWS. STRATEGIC PLANNING - AASB FACILITATES WORKSHOPS TO HELP BOARDS ESTABLISH A VISION FOR THE DISTRICT AND DEVELOP SPECIFIC ACTION PLANS THAT BENEFIT STUDENT LEARNING IN MEASURABLE WAYS. SCHOOL CLIMATE AND CONNECTEDNESS SURVEY (SCCS) - SCCS IS A USEFUL TOOL FOR SCHOOLS LOOKING TO STRENGTHEN THEIR OVERALL CLIMATE AND CONNECTEDNESS, IMPROVE THEIR APPROACH TO INCREASING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, AND HELP KIDS SUCCEED BEYOND THE CLASSROOM. BOARD DEVELOPMENT - AASB PROVIDES CUSTOMIZED WORKSHOPS ON TOPICS SUCH AS TEAMWORK, BOARD/SUPERINTENDENT RELATIONS, SCHOOL BOARD SELF-EVALUATION AND GOAL SETTING. AASB OFFERS MANY TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES: BOARDMANSHIP ACADEMIES ARE HELD THREE TIMES A YEAR IN THE SPRING, FALL AND WINTER; LEADERSHIP/LEGISLATIVE FLY-INS ARE HELD TWICE EACH LEGISLATIVE SESSION TO HELP BOARD PRESIDENTS AND OFFICERS DEVELOP SKILLS (THIS TOP QUALITY PROGRAM IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS TO HONE COMMUNICATION SKILLS, BECOME MORE EFFECTIVE AND PRODUCTIVE LEADERS, EQUIP THEM WITH THE BASICS OF THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS, AND HELP THEM CONNECT WITH THEIR LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION); AND THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE IS HELD EACH NOVEMBER (THIS GATHERING OF EDUCATION LEADERS BRINGS TOGETHER MOST OF THE SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS IN THE STATE). CONFERENCE PROGRAMS FEATURE RENOWNED SPEAKERS, EDUCATION CLINICS AND A RESOLUTION SESSION THAT GIVES AASB ITS DIRECTION. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D OTHER PROGRAMS FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2 PETE HOEPFNER MICHAEL SWAIN DIRECTOR DIRECTOR BUSINESS ANDY HOLLEMAN MARGO BELLAMY DIRECTOR DIRECTOR BUSINESS DANA MOCK JULIA PHELAN DIRECTOR DIRECTOR BUSINESS MELISSA BURNETT TIMOTHY DORAN DIRECTOR DIRECTOR BUSINESS FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 REGULAR MEMBERS INCLUDE ALL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS OF PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN ALASKA. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS MAY INCLUDE MEMBERS OF ADVISORY SCHOOL BOARDS, THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, THE COMMISSIONER AND DEPUTY COMMISSIONERS OF EDUCATION, AND SUPERINTENDENTS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITHIN THE STATE OF ALASKA. LIFE MEMBERS SHALL INCLUDE ALL PAST PRESIDENTS OF THE ASSOCIATION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A GOVERNING BODY IS ELECTED AT THE ANNUAL CONVENTION BY THE MEMBERS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B THE CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS OF THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDE THE BOARD WITH DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY, BUT THE DECISION CANNOT CHANGE THE CONSTITUTION OR BYLAWS WITHOUT APPROVAL OF THE DELEGATE ASSEMBLY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CONTROLLER AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. ONCE ALL QUESTIONS HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED AND THE 990 TAX RETURN HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR FILING, A COPY OF THE DRAFT 990 TAX RETURN IS PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW. THE BOARD IS PROVIDED A PERIOD OF TIME TO RAISE ANY CONCERNS OR POSE QUESTIONS. ONCE THE ALLOTED TIME PASSES FOR THE BOARD TO ASK QUESTIONS, THE RETURN IS ELECTRONICALLY FILED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE ASSOCIATION OF ALASKA SCHOOL BOARDS RECEIVED THIER 501(H) LOBBYING ELECTION EFFECTIVE BEGINING FOR THE 2023 CALENDAR YEAR.