2017-01-26T06:39:27-08:00 2016-06-30 BARRE & CO 2204 MORRIS AVE STE 206 UNION NJ 070835914 990 2015-07-01 200683866 FREEDOM PREP CHARTER SCHOOL FREE 8569620766 1000 ATLANTIC AVENUE CAMDEN NJ 08104 PATRICK DOYLE BUSINESS ADMIN 2017-01-26 true Richard Barre P01434145 9086863484 X 2015 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z 14303510 false false X www.democracyprep.org X 2005 NJ TO EDUCATE RESPONSIBLE CITIZEN-SCHOLARS FOR SUCCESS IN THE COLLEGE OF THEIR CHOICE AND A LIFE OF ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP. 7 7 162 0 10656809 13600879 413699 478974 0 -428384 -100419 10642124 13979434 0 0 5901888 8325126 0 0 4394599 5603494 10296487 13928620 345637 50814 2659862 2534981 2412337 2236642 247525 298339 TO EDUCATE RESPONSIBLE CITIZEN-SCHOLARS FOR SUCCESS IN THE COLLEGE OF THEIR CHOICE AND A LIFE OF ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP. false false 9590613 FREEDOM PREP CHARTER SCHOOL PROVIDES AN EXCEPTIONAL ALTERNATIVE FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES OTHERWISE SLATED TO ATTEND SCHOOLS THAT TOO OFTEN DO NOT MEET THEIR NEEDS. FREEDOM PREP EMBODIES A REFINED "NO EXCUSES" APPROACH. IN ADDITION TO INCORPORATING THE TRADITIONAL ATTRIBUTES THAT RESEARCHERS HAVE PROVEN TO BE CORRELATED WITH IMPROVED STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES, FREEDOM PREP IS UNIQUE IN ITS COMMITMENT TO THREE OTHER KEY DESIGN ELEMENTS: A COMMITMENT TO EDUCATING ALL STUDENTS IN ALL SUBJECTS IN ALL GRADES; AUTHENTIC CIVIC LEADERSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT; AND OPERATING ON PUBLIC FUNDS. THE CHARTER SCHOOL PROVIDES FULL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO STUDENTS IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THRU GRADE 10. FREEDOM PREP COMPLETED THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR WITH AN ENROLLMENT OF 759 STUDENTS. 9590613 true false false false false false false false false false true false false false 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 false false false false false 2 0 true 162 true false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 7 7 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X ORGANIZATION 8569620766 1000 ATLANTIC AVENUE CAMDEN NJ 08104 ALISON STOHR Trustee 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KEISHA USHER-MARTIN PRES-TRUSTEES 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SEAN MC GREW Treasurer 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CAROLE KRAEMER Trustee 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TIGHE BURNS Trustee 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 AMANDA VEGA Trustee 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TYRA KENNEDY-LACEY VP-TRUSTEES 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PATRICK DOYLE ASST. 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SECRETARY 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RONALD BRADY CHIEF SCH ADMIN 40.00 0.00 X 84675 0 0 CHRISTOPHER LESSARD SCH BUS ADMIN 10.00 0.00 X 22500 0 0 REBECCA AGOSTINO HS CAMPUS DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 X 103481 0 0 KAITLIN MC CANN MID SCH PRINCIPAL 40.00 0.00 X 102623 0 0 313279 2 false false false MASCHIOS FOOD SERVICE INC 525 E MAIN STREET CHESTER NJ 07930 FOOD SERVICE MGT SER 628118 DEMOCRACY PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC 1767 PARK AVE 3RD FL NEW YORK NY 10035 CHARTER MGT ORG SERV 1702907 MC GOUGH BUS COMPANY INC PO BOX 100 SEWELL NJ 08080 STUDENT TRANSPORT 252444 FIRST STUDENT INC 270 GLOUCESTER PIKE LAWNSIDE NJ 08045 STUDENT TRANSPORT 296913 BAYADA HOME HEALTHCARE 1415 RT 70 STE 412 CHERRY HILL NJ 08034 SCHOOL NURSE SERVICE 201713 6 13527533 73346 13600879 OTHER PROGRAM REVENUE-LINE 2 478974 478974 478974 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 324076 -324076 -324076 Miscellaneous Income 223657 223657 223657 13979434 378555 X 0 0 0 0 107175 42338 64837 0 6490283 5008899 1481384 0 1727668 1322761 404907 0 0 2331 2331 51016 51016 0 0 0 2442770 1210097 1232673 0 1430160 755843 674317 0 0 1194238 914349 279889 378520 289808 88712 0 0 0 0 46518 46518 57941 57941 0 13928620 9590613 4338007 0 2106914 1616689 0 335121 516970 145607 261000 0 0 0 0 2885 869552 835314 46520 34238 0 0 0 0 25700 103199 2659862 2534981 1466794 1280647 54251 1109 891292 954886 2412337 2236642 X 247525 298339 247525 298339 2659862 2534981 50814 X false false false X 29710 29710 419921 419921 835314 4528 34238 DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES-PENSIONS 175593 NET PENSION LIABILITY 779293 954886 true true true true true true true false false false false false false false false true false true Schedule E, Line 6 - Explanation of Aid or Assistance from Governmental Agency THE 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. Schedule E, Line 3 - Racially Nondiscriminatory Policy Publicized FREEDOM PREP 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 IS COMMUNICATED TO STUDENTS AND PARENTS. THE SCHOOL INTENDS TO PUBLISH THIS POLICY IN ITS BROCHURE AND ON ITS WEBSITE.IN ADDITION, FREDDOM PREP 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 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 KEY EMPLOYEE, AND EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MUST COMPLETE A "SCHOOL ETHICS/PERSONAL/RELATIVE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT," PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE NEW JERSEY STATE LAW. THESE FORMS ARE FILED WITH THE APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, ALSO PER APPLICABLE NEW JERSEY STATE LAW. 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 FREEDOM PREP 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 CHARTER SCHOOL. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available No documents available to the public. DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY THE CHARTER SCHOOL FOLLOWS STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS GOVERNING RECORD RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION. WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY FREEDOM PREP CHARTER SCHOOL HAS A WRITTEN WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY WHICH PROHIBITS DISCRIMINATION OR RETALIATION AGAINST ANY SCHOOL EMPLOYEE WHO: (1) DISCLOSES OR THREATENS TO DISCLOSE TO A SUPERVISOR OR APPROPRIATE ENTITY A POLICY OR PRACTICE WHICH THE EMPLOYEE REASONABLY BELIEVES IS IN VIOLATION OF LAW; (2) PROVIDES INFORMATION TO ANY PUBLIC BODY CONDUCTING AN INVESTIGATION OR INQUIRY INTO ANY ALLEGED VIOLATION OF LAW; OR (3) OBJECTS TO, OR REFUSES TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY ACTIVITY, POLICY OR PRACTICE WHICH THE EMPLOYEE REASONABLY BELIEVES IS IN VIOLATION OF LAW, IS FRAUDULENT OR CRIMINAL, OR IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH PUBLIC HEALTH OR SAFETY.