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THE PALMDALE AEROSPACE ACADEMY WILL THRIVE THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH AEROSPACE INDUSTRY EMPLOYERS, THE CITY OF PALMDALE, THE PALMDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND OTHERS WHO HELP DEVELOP AN INNOVATIVE, RELEVANT EDUCATIONAL OPTION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE BOARD MEMBERS REVIEW THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THE FORM AND PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY DISCLOSE ANY FINANCIAL CONFLICTS. IF A CONFLICT ARISES THE BOARD MEMBER IS ASKED TO EXCUSE HIMSELF/HERSELF FROM ANY DISCUSSION AND VOTING ON THE ISSUE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A HUMAN RESOURCES PERFORMS MARKET RESEARCH BASED ON INDUSTRY AND SIZE WHEN DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE BOARD REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION AMOUNTS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE BUDINESS OFFICE DURING NORMAL BUSNISS HOURS UPON REQUEST