2018-01-29T20:20:40-06:00 2017-06-30 GRANT THORNTON LLP 757 THIRD AVENUE 4TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 100172013 990 2016-07-01 112428403 THE NEW INTERDISCIPLINARY SCHOOL % WILLIAM DEPIERRO NEWI 6319245583 430 SILLS ROAD YAPHANK NY 11980 MARYBETH LICHTNEGER Cfo 6318788900 2018-01-29 true Scott Thompsett P00741490 2125990100 2018-01-29 209.220.136.124 26377520180295000000 2018-01-29 P 32778C9288487CCB557400271BF2B2D8D9E2E3C7 9BC1125186141158BFD088A5EBA92A0406C27CED 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Jay Silverstein Exec Diretor 221 NORTH SUNRISE SERVICE ROAD MANORVILLE NY 11949 7954035 false X WWW.NISKIDS.ORG X 1977 NY NIS IS AN INNOVATIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER THAT PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPY SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS FROM INFANT TO FIVE YEARS OF AGE. 16 16 171 0 0 339994 404402 7436550 7543269 707 789 6436 5575 7783687 7954035 0 0 0 0 6310008 6491120 0 0 0 1502332 1664695 7812340 8155815 -28653 -201780 6430682 6890037 6083919 6777444 346763 112593 X NIS IS A NOT-FOR PROFIT SCHOOL THAT WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1976 BY A COALITION OF PARENTS, COMMUNITY PEOPLE AND STAFF. THE SCHOOL WAS GRANTED AN ABSOLUTE CHARTER BY THE NEW YORK STATE REGENTS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS OF AGE. NIS BELIEVES IN THE RIGHTS OF ALL CHILDREN TO GROW AND LEARN IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT, AND THE RIGHTS OF PARENTS TO HAVE A REAL VOICE IN THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION. NIS IS WILLING TO TRY NEW APPROACHES THAT ARE COMPATIBLE WITH OUR CHILD-CENTERED PHILOSOPHY. WE STRONGLY BELIEVE EACH CHILD, REGARDLESS OF DISABILITY, ETHNIC BACKGROUND OR SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS HAS THE RIGHT TO DEVELOP TO HIS/ HER FULLEST POTENTIAL. false false 7157913 0 7543269 NIS offers a range of therapeutic and educational programs for both typically developing and developmentally-delayed children from birth to five years old. NIS operates both a nursery school for preschool children from birth to three years of age and a child care center. Universal Pre-K Participating school districts offer eligible 4 year olds the opportunity to attend our Pre-K program utilizing The Creative Curriculum, which follows developmentally appropriate practices and is aligned with NYS Learning Standards. Classes focus on meeting kindergarten readiness goals in an environment promoting exploration, social skill development and confidence building through positive learning experiences. Children are placed in both integrated and non-integrated classes with NYS certified teachers. Morning or afternoon sessions are M-F and follow the school calendar. Nursery/Preschool A stimulating early childhood program for children ages 3 and 4 following The Creative Curriculum. Children are offered small group exploration time in learning centers as well as whole group instruction led by NYS certified teachers. Classes follow an integrated model allowing both typically developing and special needs children the opportunity to learn with and from each other. Students in our integrated classes are team taught by a Special Educator, an Early Childhood Teacher, and are assisted by a paraprofessional. In addition, the School provides a wealth of therapeutic services to both parents and students, including: occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, psychological counseling and nursing services. For more information about various parent programs, enrichment programs, child care and special education courses provided by NIS, please visit www.niskids.org. 7157913 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true true false true true false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false true 30 0 true 171 true false false false false false false false false false false X 16 16 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false NY X WILLIAM DEPIERRO 6318788900 221 NORTH SUNRISE SERVICE ROAD MANORVILLE NY 11949 PAUL PONTIERI CHAIRMAN 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 CHRIS MCCANN VICE CHAIRMAN 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 JANET FERNANDEZ TREASURER 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 DR JOSEPH MORRIS SECRETARY 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 ROBERT DEL VECCHIO Trustee 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 BRIAN BOYLE TRUSTEE 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 THOMAS CULLEN TRUSTEE 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 KEVIN DWYER TRUSTEE 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 JOHN FALLON TRUSTEE 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 NELLA HAHN TRUSTEE 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 DONNA LODUCA TRUSTEE 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL SIMONSON TRUSTEE 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Michele Knapp TRUSTEE 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Dr George Ruggiero TRUSTEE 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 BERNADETTE ZIMMERMANN TRUSTEE 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 JAY ZUCKERMAN TRUSTEE 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Walter Stockton CEO 1.0 39.0 X 0 1100699 38611 MaryBeth Lichtneger CFO 1.0 39.0 X 0 239599 40473 Jay Silverstein EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.0 0.0 X 212340 0 44397 theresa mahoney Direction of special education 40.0 0.0 X 108908 0 15988 321248 1340298 139469 2 false true false ExecuSearch Group 675 Third Avenue NEW YORK NY 10017 Clinical Therapist 142840 New York Therapy Placement Services 299 Hallock Avenue PORT JEFFERSON NY 11776 Clinical Therapist 107828 2 23365 376437 4600 404402 PRESCHOOL & NURSERY SCHOOL TUITION 624100 6970341 6970341 ANCILLARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 624100 39150 39150 NURSERY AND CHILD CARE SERVICES 624100 533778 533778 7543269 789 789 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 5575 5575 5575 7954035 7543269 6364 0 0 0 0 220434 209606 10828 0 4984204 4562584 421620 170252 170252 723104 723104 393126 391658 1468 304991 304991 0 66209 66209 0 0 0 17275 17275 0 146100 142836 3264 0 0 216954 197428 19526 878 801 77 0 4139 4008 131 122326 45150 77176 0 217422 206089 11333 33664 32241 1423 0 CLINICAL FEES 99713 91363 8350 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 144368 126786 17582 SERVICE CONTRACTS 290644 253995 36649 MISCELLANEOUS 12 12 8155815 7157913 997902 0 234639 332869 269442 281805 2672504 3193110 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3335 4146 10377 7737 5670903 2720233 3082353 2950670 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 158032 119700 6430682 6890037 707443 732022 0 119752 77525 73857 1270000 935000 0 0 0 0 1767280 1749704 0 0 2261671 3167109 6083919 6777444 X 346763 112593 0 0 0 0 346763 112593 6430682 6890037 X -201780 9031 -41421 X false true true false X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 541657 541657 4654526 2325367 2329159 319652 269025 50627 155070 125842 29227 2950670 0 DUE TO AFFILIATE 3146526 DEFERRED COMPENSATION 20583 3167109 X FIN 48 sCHEDULE d, pART x, lINE 2 The School follows accounting standards which require that a tax position be recognized or derecognized based on a "more likely than not" threshold. This standard addresses financial accounting and reporting for income taxes with the objective to increase relevance and comparability in financial reporting of income taxes and changes how an organization recognizes, measures and discloses in its consolidated financial statements tax benefits associated with related uncertain income tax positions. Only tax positions meeting the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold at the effective date may be recognized or continue to be recognized upon adoption of this standard. Management has determined that there are no significant uncertain tax positions within its consolidated financial statements. The School is exempt from federal income taxation by virtue of being an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Nevertheless, the School may be subject to tax on income unrelated to its exempt purpose, unless that income is otherwise excluded by the Code. The school has not derived any material unrelated business income for the periods under review and has not calculated an income tax provision. false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false true Racial Nondiscrimination Policy The New Interdisciplinary School (NIS) is a non-profit, innovative early childhood learning center that respects the unique needs of all children and their families. NIS does not solicit for students or have a specific registration period. We accept children all year round into one of our programs based solely on open availability. Our classroom designs are specific to our state approvals from the New York State Education Department and are regulated by both SED and the Office of Children Family Services. Our programs are approved to serve a specific number of children who will benefit the most from the structure and ratio makeup of the class. The children we serve are placed into programs based on their Individual Education Plan (IEP) which is set by the school district the child lives in. Parents are given placement locations from the district and at that point may request placement at NIS. The District will then contact NIS to see if a specific classroom program has availability. If there is an opening in the requested program, we will accept the child's enrollment. We do not turn any child we have availability for away. No admission decisions are ever made based upon race, ethnicity, disability or socioeconomic status. We strongly believe that each child, regardless of disability, ethnic background, or socioeconomic status has the right to develop to his or her full potential. Form 990, Schedule E, Line 6 Grants from Governmental Agencies The School receives governmental funding from the U.S. Department of Education VIA IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) Grants. These IDEA grants are remitted through various School districts, as follows: School District Amount Recieved Bayport-Blue Point U F S D 1,766 Center Moriches U F S D 4,236 Central Islip U F S D 2,548 Commack U F S D 1,309 Connetquot C S D 2,019 East Moriches U F S D 5,250 Eastport-South Manor 13,741 Hampton Bays U F S D 2,180 Islip U F S D 2,178 Longwood C S D 52,546 Middle Country C S D 23,870 Miller Place U F S D 1,800 Mount Sinai U F S D 821 Patchogue-Medford U F S D 77,350 Riverhead C S D 5,493 Rocky Point U F S D 6,024 Sachem C S D 18,260 Sayville U F S D 6,807 Shoreham-Wading River C S D 2,113 Smithtown C S D 5,994 South Country C S D 32,431 Westhampton Beach U F S D 4,110 William Floyd U F S D 53,590 Total from School Districts 326,437 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Governmental Grants 326,437 X false false false false false false false false false Jay Silverstein EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 178245 0 11000 0 23095 0 15797 0 28600 0 256737 0 0 Walter Stockton CEO 320754 25540 754405 20417 18194 1139310 685439 MaryBeth Lichtneger CFO 181359 27083 31157 13044 27429 280072 A Town of Brookhaven Local Development Corporation 272768182 113168AA6 2012-10-31 2215000 Refinancing of 2004 Bonds false false false A 1280000 0 2215000 0 0 2190000 44300 0 0 0 19016 0 2012 false true true true A false false false false 0 false false false false A false false false false false false 0 false 0 false false A false Form 990, part VI, line 11 process used to review form 990 The Form 990 was prepared by an independent accounting firm in conjunction with the organization's financial department. A copy of the draft form 990 was circulated to the full board of trustees in either paper or electronic form for discussion and comment. Each board member was provided ample opportunity to comment on the information contained in the 990 prior to its filing with the Internal Revenue Service. Form 990, Part Vi, Line 12 The New Interdisciplinary School operates in conjunction with its related party, the Independent Group Home Living Program and utilizes many of the same policies and procedures. The conflict of interest policy and annual disclosure forms are distributed to all board members, officers and management staff. Each individual is required to sign and review the disclosure form and provide information about any relationships they may have with NIS or any related parties, other employees, and/or vendors that conduct business with NIS. All submissions are reviewed by Human Resources to determine if a conflict exists; when a conflict arises, the individuals affected are prohibited from participating in the decision-making process related to any transaction occurring with the conflicted organization. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A The New Interdisciplinary School undertakes a thorough process to ensure that the compensation it pays to its Executive Director is commensurate with salaries paid by other schools in the same geographic area. Compensation is determined by a compensation committee of the Board of Directors (comprised of independent persons) and the decision making process is memorialized in committee minutes. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 The organization makes its Form 990 available to the public by retaining a copy at its place of business. The Form 990 is likewise published on the internet at www.guidestar.org. The organization's financial statements, governing documents and conflict of interest policy are not ordinarily made available to the public, but, if requested, will be provided at management's discretion. Form 990, Part IX, Line 9 Charitable Grant RECORDED ON THE BOOKS OF FRIENDS OF NIS ($50,000) PRIOR YEAR ADJUSTMENT TO INTERCOMPANY $8,579 PAYABLE WITH SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION Total Net Asset Changes ($41,421) FRIENDS OF NIS 221 N SUNRISE SERVICE ROAD MANORVILLE NY 11949 112988931 FUNDRAISING NY 501(C)(3) 12-I NIS true INDEPENDENT GROUP HOME LIVING 221 N SUNRISE SERVICE ROAD MANORVILLE NY 11949 112458584 HEALTH SVCS NY 501(C)(3) 10 NA false KJR HOLDING INC 221 N SUNRISE SERVICE ROAD MANORVILLE NY 11949 112644179 REAL ESTATE NY 501(C)(3) 12-I IGHL false ANGELA'S HOUSE 221 N SUNRISE SERVICE ROAD MANORVILLE NY 11949 113186856 RESIDENT SVCS NY 501(C)(3) 7 IGHL false IGHL FOUNDATION INC 221 N SUNRISE SERVICE ROAD MANORVILLE NY 11949 113348359 FUNDRAISING NY 501(C)(3) 7 IGHL false IGHL CARES INC 221 N SUNRISE SERVICE ROAD MANORVILLE NY 11949 113222406 FUNDRAISING NY 501(C)(3) 7 NA false false false true false true false false false false false true false true true false false false false Independent group home living progRAM e 1600000 COST Independent group home living progRAM e 935000 cost Independent group home living progRAM O,p 283182 COST Independent group home living progRAM L,p 594536 cost friends of NIS C 23365 cost Form 990, Schedule R Transactions The New Interdisciplinary School undertook various transactions with a related party, the Independent Group Home Living Program, Inc. in the year ending June 30, 2017. 1. $283,182, as reported in Box O/P, represents payroll and other payroll related items. 2. $594,536 as reported in Box L/P, represents operating expenses net of various chargebacks from IGHL. 3. $1,600,000, as reported in Box E, represents the outstanding balance on a line of credit (see balance sheet) with a third-party bank that has been guaranteed by IGHL. 4. $935,000 represents the outstanding balance on the School's Series 2012 D-A tax exempt bonds. This bond was taken out in conjunction with the School's parent company, IGHL. 5. $23,365 as reported in Box C, represents grant funds received from friends of NIS.