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        <ReturnReference>SERIES 2003 BOND</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PART 1 (E) AND PART II (3) IS DUE TO INTEREST EARNINGS ON BOND PROCEEDS.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>PART II, LINE 14</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>SERIES 2003 BOND</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE BONDS REFUND THE BORROWER'S TAXABLE OBLIGATIONS (THE "REFUNDED DEBT"), INCLUDING NOTES FROM EDISON SCHOOLS, INC. (DATED NOVEMBER 5, 2001), BANK OF AMERICA (DATED NOVEMBER 8, 2000), AND EDISON SCHOOLS, INC.(DATED NOVEMBER 8, 2000). THE REFUNDED DEBT, IN PART, REFUNDED A NOTE FROM THE EDISON PROJECT INC. (DATED JULY 26, 1999).</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>PART III, LINE 7</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>SERIES 2003 BOND</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>AS PROVIDED IN TREASURY REGULATION SECTION 1.141(C)(2)(I)(B), THE AMOUNT OF PRIVATE PAYMENTS TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT UNDER THE PRIVATE PAYMENT TEST MAY NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF PRIVATE BUSINESS USE AND/OR UNRELATED TRADE OR BUSINESS USE. ACCORDINGLY, THE AMOUNT OF PRIVATE PAYMENTS FOR THE REPORTING PERIOD DOES NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT STATED IN PART III, LINE 6. THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT UNDERTAKEN AN ANALYSIS OF THE PRIVATE SECURITY TEST WITH RESPECT TO THE BONDS, AS THE LEVEL OF PRIVATE BUSINESS USE AND/OR UNRELATED TRADE OR BUSINESS REPORTED IN PART III, LINE 6, IS NOT IN EXCESS OF AMOUNTS PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 145 OF THE CODE.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleKPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleKPartVI>
        <Identifier>PART III, LINE 9</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>SERIES 2003 BOND</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED WRITTEN PROCEDURES TO MONITOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATIONS SECTIONS 1.141-12 AND 1.145-2 SHORTLY AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE REPORTING PERIOD APPLICABLE TO THIS FORM.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleKPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleKPartVI>
        <Identifier>PART IV, LINE 2(C)</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>SERIES 2003 BOND</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE REBATE COMPUTATION WAS PERFORMED ON MAY 31, 2013.</Explanation>
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      <Form990ScheduleKPartVI>
        <Identifier>PART IV, LINE 7</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>SERIES 2003 BOND</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED WRITTEN PROCEDURES TO MONITOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 148 SHORTLY AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE REPORTING PERIOD APPLICABLE TO THIS FORM.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleKPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleKPartVI>
        <Identifier>PART V</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>SERIES 2003 BOND</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED WRITTEN PROCEDURES TO UNDERTAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION SHORTLY AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE REPORTING PERIOD APPLICABLE TO THIS FORM.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleKPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleKPartVI>
        <Identifier>PART II, LINE 3</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>SERIES 2006 BOND</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PART I (E) AND PART II, LINE 3 IS DUE TO INTEREST EARNINGS ON BOND PROCEEDS.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleKPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleKPartVI>
        <Identifier>PART III, LINE 7</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>SERIES 2006 BOND</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>AS PROVIDED IN TREASURY REGULATION SECTION 1.141-4(C)(2)(I)(B), THE AMOUNT OF PRIVATE PAYMENTS TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT UNDER THE PRIVATE PAYMENT TEST MAY NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF PRIVATE BUSINESS USE AND/OR UNRELATED TRADE OR BUSINESS USE. ACCORDINGLY, THE AMOUNT OF PRIVATE PAYMENTS FOR THE REPORTING PERIOD DOES NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT STATED IN PART III, LINE 6, IS NOT IN EXCESS OF AMOUNTS PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 145 OF THE CODE.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleKPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleKPartVI>
        <Identifier>PART III, LINE 9</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>SERIES 2006 BOND</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED WRITTEN PROCEDURES TO MOINTOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATIONS SECTIONS 1.141-12 AND 1.145-2 SHORTLY AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE REPORTING PERIOD APPLICABLE TO THIS FORM.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleKPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleKPartVI>
        <Identifier>PART IV, LINE 2(C)</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>SERIES 2006 BOND</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE REBATE COMPUTATION WAS PERFORMED ON JUNE 1, 2013.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleKPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleKPartVI>
        <Identifier>PART IV, LINE 7</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>SERIES 2006 BOND</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED WRITTEN PROCEDURES TO MONITOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 148 SHORTLY AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE REPORTING PERIOD APPLICABLE TO THIS FORM.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleKPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleKPartVI>
        <Identifier>PART V</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>SERIES 2006 BOND</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED WRITTEN PROCEDURES TO UNDERTAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION SHORTLY AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE REPORTING PERIOD APPLICABLE TO THIS FORM.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleKPartVI>
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        <Identifier>PART I (F)</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>SERIES 2012 BOND</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>DEBT REFINANCED INCLUDES A 2009 LOAN ISSUED ON JUNE 5, 2009 AND 2007 LOANS ISSUED ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2007.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>SERIES 2012 BOND</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PART 1 (E) AND PART II (3) IS DUE TO INTEREST EARNINGS ON BOND PROCEEDS.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleKPartVI>
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        <Identifier>PART III, LINE 7</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>SERIES 2012 BOND</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>AS PROVIDED IN TREASURY REGULATION SECTION 1.141-4(C)(2)(I)(B), THE AMOUNT OF PRIVATE PAYMENTS TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT UNDER THE PRIVATE PAYMENT TEST MAY NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF PRIVATE BUSINESS USE AND/OR UNRELATED TRADE OR BUSINESS USE. ACCORDINGLY, THE AMOUNT OF PRIVATE PAYMENTS FOR THE REPORTING PERIOD DOES NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT STATED IN PART III, LINE 6, IS NOT IN EXCESS OF AMOUNTS PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 145 OF THE CODE.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleKPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleKPartVI>
        <Identifier>PART III, LINE 9</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>SERIES 2012 BOND</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED WRITTEN PROCEDURES TO MONITOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATIONS SECTIONS 1.141-12 AND 1.145-2 SHORTLY AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE REPORTING PERIOD APPLICABLE TO THIS FORM.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>SERIES 2012 BOND</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED WRITTEN PROCEDURES TO MONITOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 148 SHORTLY AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE REPORTING PERIOD APPLICABLE TO THIS FORM.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>SERIES 2012 BOND</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED WRITTEN PROCEDURES TO UNDERTAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION SHORTLY AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE REPORTING PERIOD APPLICABLE TO THIS FORM.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, MR. W EDWARD WALTER FORGAVE A $250,000 LOAN TO THE ORGANIZATION. THERE IS NO OUTSTANDING BALANCE AS OF THE FISCAL YEAR END.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE BOARD CHAIR/CEO AND THE HEAD OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEW THE 990 ONCE IT IS COMPLETED PRIOR TO BEING FILED. AT THAT TIME, THE FULL FINANCE COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THE 990. AFTER ANY ISSUES ARE ADDRESSED OR CORRECTED, THE CEO SIGNS AND FILES THE RETURN.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>PERIODIC REVIEWS ARE DONE BY THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES, AND THE PROCUREMENT MANAGER ON VENDOR AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS IN REGARDS TO EMPLOYMENT, CONTRACTS AND OTHER AGREEMENTS ENTERED ON BEHALF OF FRIENDSHIP PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION DETERMINES COMPENSATION BY FORMAL AND INFORMAL COMPARATIVE COMPENSATION STUDIES, WHICH INCLUDES A REVIEW OF CHARTER SCHOOLS OF SIMILAR SIZE/COMPLEXITY, OTHER NON PROFITS, AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. THE COMPENSATION PROCESS IS HEADED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, AND THEY SUBMIT THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>ALL DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION THROUGH THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD, STATE EDUCATION AGENCIES, GUIDESTAR, AND UPON REQUEST.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>OVERSIGHT OF AUDIT</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>FRIENDSHIP PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, INC. HAS A FINANCE COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>ELECTION OUT OF BONUS DEPRECIATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 4562</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 58-2398964 FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2013: FRIENDSHIP PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, INC. , HEREBY ELECTS, PURSUANT TO IRC SEC. 168(K)(2)(D)(III), NOT TO CLAIM THE ADDITIONAL 50% DEPRECIATION ALLOWABLE UNDER IRC SEC. 168(K) FOR THE FOLLOWING QUALIFYING PROPERTY PLACED IN SERVICE DURING THE TAX YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2013. ALL PROPERTY IN THE 3, 5 &amp; 20 YEAR CLASS. SEE ATTACHED FORM 4562.</Explanation>
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