2016-01-15T15:53:19-06:00 2015-05-31 LANE GORMAN TRUBITT PLLC 2626 HOWELL STREET SUITE 700 DALLAS TX 752044064 990 2014-06-01 756059993 THE LAMPLIGHTER SCHOOL % ELISE MURPHY LAMP 2143699201 11611 INWOOD ROAD DALLAS TX 752293098 JOAN BUCHANAN HILL EDD HEAD OF SCHOOL 2143699201 2016-01-15 true Neely Duncan P01330715 2148717500 2014 2016-04-25 22:37:26Z JOAN BUCHANAN HILL EDD 11611 INWOOD ROAD DALLAS TX 75229 18544781 false X WWW.THELAMPLIGHTERSCHOOL.ORG X 1967 TX SEE PART III, LINE 1 27 27 107 350 0 4166715 4516903 8914678 9578450 12541 11528 12975 -322918 13106909 13783963 417500 486500 0 0 6464326 6706484 0 0 779135 2787273 2988891 9669099 10181875 3437810 3602088 33960307 35725627 6645798 4255302 27314509 31470325 X DEDICATED IN IGNITING THE POTENTIAL OF EACH CHILD, LAMPLIGHTER ENGAGES CHILDREN IN THE JOY OF LEARNING THROUGH INTELLECTUAL DISCOVERY IN A CREATIVE, INCLUSIVE, AND COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT. CORE COMMITMENTS -------------------- 1. LAMPLIGHTER PROMOTES ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE THROUGH AN INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM AND TEACHING THAT CULTIVATES THE POTENTIAL IN EACH CHILD. 2. LAMPLIGHTER ACTIVELY ENGAGES CHILDREN IN THE JOY OF LEARNING, TEACHING THEM TO BE TOMORROW'S PROBLEM SOLVERS AND LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR LIFELONG LEARNING. 3. LAMPLIGHTER DEVELOPS CHARACTER, CONFIDENCE, AND COLLABORATIVE SKILLS THROUGH SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL CURRICULUM. 4. LAMPLIGHTER EMBRACES DIVERSITY IN ALL ITS FACETS, STRIVING TO BE A GENUINELY INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY, RESPECTFUL OF SOCIAL AND CULTURAL DIFFERENCES AND SEEKING BROADER UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD. 5. LAMPLIGHTER ENCOURAGES CURIOSITY AND CREATIVITY THROUGH HANDS ON LEARNING WHILE PRESERVING THE WONDER OF CHILDHOOD. false false 7289933 486500 9578450 The Lamplighter School concentrates on Early Childhood learning for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Fourth Grade, enrolling 452 students during the fiscal year. The School embraces the way young children actually learn, helps prepare the children for the world they will inherit, integrates serious education into activities children find captivating, and inspires each child toward a lifetime of learning and a love of learning. Through the founders' vision for primary education based on real-world experience and true understanding of young learners and through partnerships with major nonprofits within the community allowing students to visit and interact with organizations such as Southern Methodist University School of Education, Perot Museum, and the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Society, the Lamplighter School has been showcased as part of the community's innovators and achievers. 7289933 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false false true true false true false false false false false true false false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 32 0 true 107 true false false false false false true true false false false false X 27 27 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X ELISE MURPHY 2143699201 11611 INWOOD ROAD DALLAS TX 75229 DAVID CAMPBELL TREASURER 0.55 0.0 X X 0 0 0 DAVID CHARD TRUSTEE 0.26 0.0 X 0 0 0 JOHN CRATES TRUSTEE 0.26 0.0 X 0 0 0 JANE HURST TRUSTEE 0.55 0.0 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER KAROL SECRETARY 0.52 0.0 X X 0 0 0 KIRSTEN KERRIGAN TRUSTEE 0.55 0.0 X 0 0 0 LESLIE KRAKOW VICE CHAIR 0.85 0.0 X X 0 0 0 RICK LEAR TRUSTEE 0.26 0.0 X 0 0 0 JON MORGAN TRUSTEE 0.4 0.0 X 0 0 0 LILY MYERS TRUSTEE 0.26 0.0 X 0 0 0 TOBY PURDY TRUSTEE 0.4 0.0 X 0 0 0 ANDY RABIN TRUSTEE 0.4 0.0 X 0 0 0 CATHERINE ROSE CHAIR 0.85 0.0 X X 0 0 0 ALEX SHARMA TRUSTEE 0.55 0.0 X 0 0 0 JUSTIN SMALL TRUSTEE 0.55 0.0 X 0 0 0 GEORGE TANG TRUSTEE 0.26 0.0 X 0 0 0 KELCY WARREN TRUSTEE 0.12 0.0 X 0 0 0 SARAH WEINBERG TRUSTEE 0.55 0.0 X 0 0 0 SHONN BROWN TRUSTEE 0.26 0.0 X 0 0 0 JENNEY GILLIKIN TRUSTEE 0.55 0.0 X 0 0 0 LINDA HODGSON TRUSTEE 0.55 0.0 X 0 0 0 ANURAG JAIN TRUSTEE 0.26 0.0 X 0 0 0 LIZA LEE TRUSTEE 0.26 0.0 X 0 0 0 DOUGLAS MACMAHON TRUSTEE 0.26 0.0 X 0 0 0 JED MORSE TRUSTEE 0.26 0.0 X 0 0 0 KRISTIN REES TRUSTEE 0.4 0.0 X 0 0 0 JEAN-LOUIS TROCHU TRUSTEE 0.26 0.0 X 0 0 0 JOAN HILL HEAD OF SCHOOL 40.0 0.0 X 282749 0 21175 ELISE MURPHY ASST. 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FIN 48 (ASC 740) FOOTNOTE SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 FOLLOWING IS THE TEXT FROM THE FOOTNOTES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: The School is exempt from Federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and therefore, no provision has been made for Federal income tax in the accompanying financial statements. Should the School engage in activities unrelated to the purpose for which it was created, taxable income could result. In addition, the School has been classified as an entity that is not a private foundation within the meaning of section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. There was no unrelated business income in the fiscal years ended 2015 or 2014. The School is also exempt from state income taxes. GAAP requires the evaluation of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Schools financial statements to determine whether the tax positions are more likely than not of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the more likely than not threshold would be recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. A reconciliation is not provided herein, as the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized benefits are zero, with no interim additions, reductions, or settlements. The School is relying on its tax-exempt status and its adherence to all applicable laws and regulations to preserve that status. However, the conclusions regarding the uncertainty in income taxes will be subject to review and may be adjusted at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, ongoing analysis of tax laws, regulations, and interpretations thereof. The Schools informational returns filed with the IRS are generally subject to examination for three years after the later of the due date or date of filing. As a result, the School is no longer subject to income tax examinations by tax authorities for years prior to 2012. RECONCILIATION OF REVENUE SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 4B $486,500 RECLASS OF FINANCIAL AID TO STUDENTS REPORTED NET OF TUITION REVENUE ON AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. RECONCILIATION OF EXPENSES SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 4B $486,500 RECLASS OF FINANCIAL AID TO STUDENTS REPORTED NET OF TUITION REVENUE ON AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. true true true true true true true false false false false false false false false false true RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3 IT IS THE POLICY OF THE SCHOOL NOT TO DISCRIMINATE IN ADMISSIONS OR ANY OTHER PROGRAM ON THE BASIS OF RELIGION, RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL OR ETHNIC ORIGIN. THIS STATEMENT OF POLICY IS INCLUDED IN ANNUAL NEWSPAPER ADS, IN ALL PRINTED BROCHURES AND THE SCHOOL'S WEBSITE. AUCTION 1101340 720524 380816 591480 36700 109649 PIZZA LUNCH 63840 63840 50161 0 1165180 720524 444656 591480 36700 159810 787990 -343334 true FINANCIAL AID 42 486500 FMV n/a ORGANIZATION'S PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING USE OF ASSISTANCE SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2 THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN ESTABLISHED POLICY FOR GRANTING FINANCIAL AID FOR THE PAYMENT OF TUITION. THE AMOUNT AWARDED DEPENDS ON THE STUDENT'S DEMONSTRATED NEED AND AVAILABLE FUNDS. FINANCIAL AID IS AWARDED ON A YEARLY BASIS, AND THEREFORE, MUST BE REAPPLIED FOR EACH YEAR. A CREDIT IS APPLIED TO THE STUDENT'S ACCOUNT AFTER THE AWARD HAS BEEN GRANTED. AS LONG AS THE STUDENT IS ENROLLED IN SCHOOL, THE PURPOSE FOR THE FINANCIAL AID IS MET AND NO FURTHER MONITORING IS NEEDED. X X false false false false false false false false false JOAN HILL HEAD OF SCHOOL 254329 0 25000 0 3420 0 13160 0 8015 0 303924 0 0 0 ELISE MURPHY ASST. HEAD FOR FIN & OPER. 159149 0 0 0 240 0 16053 0 5974 0 181416 0 0 0 VICKI RANEY ASST. HEAD FOR ACADEMICS 158447 0 0 0 660 0 11027 0 5974 0 176108 0 0 0 A RED RIVER EDUCATION FINANCE CORPORATION 752791247 2010-09-07 7000000 LAND PURCHASE false false false A 5829718 0 7000000 0 0 0 0 0 0 7000000 0 0 2010 false false true true A false false false false 0 false false false false A false false true false true false 0 false 0 false false A false X 5 154984 AVG. PRICE FOR DAY X DONATED AUCTION ITEMS 3186 591480 FAIR MARKET VALUE false true false NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS SCHEDULE M, PART I, COLUMN B THE SCHOOL IS REPORTING THE NUMBER OF NON-CASH CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED DURING THE YEAR. FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B The Form 990 is prepared by outside, independent accountants based on information from the accounting firm's audited financial statements and the school. It is reviewed by management of the School and the Audit Committee. The Form is made available to the members of the Audit Committee and is reviewed by the Committee with the accounting firm. The Form is then made available to the Board of Trustees via the secure Board portal website. After the deadline for any Trustee comments, the final draft is approved by the Executive Committee. After the approval, the school files the Form 990 and all schedules to the IRS. MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION'S Assistant Head for Finance and Operations IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND ITS COMPLIANCE, DISCLOSURE AND RESOLUTION PROCEDURES. THE Assistant Head for Finance and Operations SHALL DISCLOSE TO THE Head of School and Audit Chair ALL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST REPORTED TO HIM OR HER UNDER THESE CONFLICT OF INTEREST COMPLIANCE, DISCLOSURE AND RESOLUTION PROCEDURES. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL EVALUATE THE DISCLOSURES TO DETERMINE WHETHER THEY INVOLVE ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND MAY ATTEMPT TO DEVELOP ALTERNATIVES TO REMOVE THE CONFLICT FROM THE SITUATION. THE PROCEDURES FOR ACTING ON CONFLICT OF INTEREST TRANSACTIONS ARE OUTLINED IN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST COMPLIANCE, DISCLOSURE AND RESOLUTION PROCEDURES FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. DETERMINING COMPENSATION FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE HEAD OF THE SCHOOL'S CONTRACT STIPULATES THAT THE EMPLOYEE'S PERFORMANCE THROUGHOUT THE TERM SHALL BE EVALUATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES: THE HEAD EVALUATION COMMITTEE SHALL MEET WITH THE EMPLOYEE ANNUALLY BETWEEN APRIL 1 AND JUNE 30 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FORMULATING THE EMPLOYEE'S GOALS FOR THE FOLLOWING ACADEMIC YEAR, AND THE RESULTS OF SUCH MEETING WILL BE REPORTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE HEAD EVALUATION COMMITTEE SHALL MEET WITH THE EMPLOYEE ANNUALLY BETWEEN APRIL 1 AND JUNE 30 FOR THE PURPOSE OF GIVING THE EMPLOYEE AN EVALUATION OF HIS OR HER PERFORMANCE FOR THE PRECEDING ACADMIC YEAR, AND THE RESULTS OF SUCH MEETING WILL BE REPORTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. WHILE NOT STIPULATED IN THE HEAD OF SCHOOL'S CONTRACT, WE HAVE REPORTED TO THE BOARD ABOUT RENEWALS FOR KEY EMPLOYEES. THE HEAD OF SCHOOL, DURING THE BUDGET PROCESS, APPLIES THE SAME RAISE AS OTHER ADMINISTRATORS AND ADJUSTS BASE SALARIES WITH COMPARATIVE INFORMATION FROM OTHER SCHOOLS. COMPARABLE SALARY DATA FROM I.S.A.S HEAD OF SCHOOLS COMPENSATION ANNUAL SURVEY IS ALSO USED DURING THE PROCESS. DISCLOSURE OF DOCUMENTS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.