2015-02-03T08:55:03-08:00 2014-06-30 BARRE & COMPANY 2204 MORRIS AVE STE 206 UNION NJ 070835914 990 2013-07-01 462237798 PATERSON ARTS & SCIENCES CHARTER SCHOOL PATE 2017739140 465 BOULEVARD ELMWOOD PARK NJ 07407 RECEP ORNEK BD SECRETARY 2015-02-03 true Richard Barre P01434145 9086863484 X 2013 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z X NIHAT GUVERCIN 465 BOULEVARD ELMWOOD PARK NJ 07407 4611997 false false X www.njascs.org X NJ The Paterson Arts & Science Charter School Mission is to provide the ideal environment for the intellectual and social development for its students by utilizing a combined effort of students, educators, families, and the community as a whole. Paterson Arts & Science Charter School believes an effective and adequate education necessary for citizens of the future relies heavily on a multidimensional academic curriculum in which all core subjects will be blended together through various teaching methods while promoting the development of a strong character that supports and respects society. Paterson Arts & Science Charter School believes that focusing on an overall high academic achievement includes providing opportunities for individual skills and talents to develop to higher levels. This inspires in students a lifelong love of learning and desire for self-improvement and creativity. Paterson Arts & Science Charter School focuses on high academic achievement, allowing opportunities for 6 6 95 0 4547781 0 0 23036 4570817 0 0 2256336 0 0 2090499 4346835 223982 410282 186300 223982 The Paterson Arts & Science Charter School Mission is to provide the ideal environment for the intellectual and social development for its students by utilizing a combined effort of students, educators, families, and the community as a whole. Paterson Arts & Science Charter School believes an effective and adequate education necessary for citizens of the future relies heavily on a multidimensional academic curriculum in which all core subjects will be blended together through various teaching methods while promoting the development of a strong character that supports and respects society. Paterson Arts & Science Charter School believes that focusing on an overall high academic achievement includes providing opportunities for individual skills and talents to develop to higher levels. 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The Charter School completed the 2013-2014 school year with an enrollment of 330 students. 2314114 true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false 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 true 7 0 true 95 true false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 6 6 false false false false false false false true true false false true false false false false false true true false X ORGANIZATION 2017739140 465 BOULEVARD ELMWOOD PARK NJ 07407 MURAT TEKE PRES-TRUSTEES 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PERNO YOUNG Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ISMAIL ORAL Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TULAY DEMIREL Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ARZU KAYA URANLI Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 NILDA PARDO TREAS-TRUSTEES 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 NIHAT GUVERCIN LEAD PERSON 10.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CHRISTOPHER LESSARD BUSINESS ADMIN 10.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RECEP ORNEK BD SECRETARY 10.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LORI COBB SCHOOL DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 X 99126 0 0 99126 0 false false false 0 3995330 552451 4547781 FUNDRAISING INCOME- LINE 8A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 64216 41180 23036 23036 Transfers 0 4570817 23036 0 0 0 0 151674 151674 0 1700438 1256700 443738 68093 46201 21892 336131 228065 108066 0 830840 67065 763775 10547 10547 850 850 0 0 0 0 0 623929 429063 194866 0 0 412079 279596 132483 25242 25242 0 91 91 0 0 9967 7424 2543 22665 22665 CAPITAL OUTLAY 150316 150316 MISCELLANEOUS 3973 3973 0 4346835 2314114 2032721 0 231354 0 0 114266 0 0 0 0 14826 57260 7424 49836 0 0 0 0 0 0 410282 186300 0 186300 X 223982 0 223982 0 410282 223982 X false true X false false X 12717 12717 44543 7424 37119 49836 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 PATERSON ARTS & SCIENCES 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 PATERSON ARTS & SCIENCES 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, PATERSON ARTS & SCIENCES 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/OR KEY EMPLOYEE, AS WELL AS EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, IS REQUIRED TO FILE THE SCHOOL ETHICS COMMISSION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, PER APPLICABLE NEW JERSEY LAW. THESE FORMS ARE FILED WITH THE LOCAL COUNTY AUTHORITY. 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 PATERSON ARTS & SCIENCES 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 THE MINUTES FOR THE MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE PATERSON ARTS & SCIENCES CHARTER SCHOOL ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE SCHOOL'S WEBSITE. ANNUAL AUDIT AND FINANCIAL REPORTS OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL ARE AVAILABLE ON THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WEBSITE. OTHER CHARTER SCHOOL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON THE SCHOOL WEBSITE, OR WILL BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY THE CHARTER SCHOOL FOLLOWS STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS GOVERNING RECORD RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION. WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY WHILE THE CHARTER SCHOOL DOES NOT CURRENTLY HAVE A WRITTEN WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY, PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES ARE IN PLACE FOR THE FILING OF COMPLAINTS AGAINST ANY CO-WORKER OR AGAINST THE SCHOOL ITSELF, IF ANY SUCH SCHOOL EMPLOYEE REASONABLY BELIEVES THAT A CO-WORKER, OR THE SCHOOL ITSELF, IS CONDUCTING AN ILLEGAL OR WRONGFUL ACT. SCHOOL PRACTICE AND POLICY ALSO PROHIBITS RETALIATION AGAINST ANY EMPLOYEE WHO SUBMITS ANY SUCH COMPLAINT.