2014-01-28T14:50:33-06:00 2013-06-30 BERMAN GOLDMAN & RIBAKOW LLP 6811 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR STE 250 COLUMBIA MD 210463188 990 2012-07-01 204840080 HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCAT FOUNDATION INC D/B/A BRIGHT MINDS HOWA 4107400707 10910 RT 108 ELLICOTT CITY MD 21042 WILLIAM GRAY 4107400707 2014-01-16 true MICHELLE OUTERBRIDGE CPA 4104184400 2014-01-28 2012 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z DBA BRIGHT MINDS 139715 false X BRIGHTMINDSFOUNDATION.ORG X 2006 MD THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO ASSIST IN THE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OF THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS IN THE HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. 17 17 1 0 155634 139554 0 201 161 0 155835 139715 13966 11329 0 64777 64675 241 16731 19452 49718 98195 125963 57640 13752 40595 71349 8248 19142 32347 52207 X THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO ASSIST IN THE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OF THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS IN THE HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. false false 80857 11329 82462 THE BRIGHT MINDS FOUNDATION IS THE HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION, AN INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION CREATED IN 2006 BY THE HCPSS BOARD OF EDUCATION AND GOVERNED BY AN INDEPENDENT BOARD OF VOLUNTEERS REPRESENTING LOCAL COMMUNITY LEADERS. DUE TO CHANGING DEMOGRAPHICS IN THE COUNTY, OF THE 50,969 STUDENTS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM, FULLY 17 % OF STUDENTS ARE RECEIVING FREE AND REDUCED MEALS (FARMS) SERVICES BASED ON FAMILY INCOME BELOW FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES. ADDITIONALLY, THERE ARE BETWEEN 500-600 STUDENTS RECEIVING HOMELESS SERVICES IN THE SYSTEM. OVER 2,250 STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN THE ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) PROGRAM, REPRESENTING 58 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES (PRIMARILY SPANISH AND KOREAN) AND 75 COUNTRIES. (STATISTICS TAKEN FROM HCPSS PROFILE AT HTTP://WWW.HCPSS.ORG/ABOUTUS/PROFILE.PDF ). ACCORDINGLY, THE BRIGHT MINDS FOUNDATION IS POSITIONED TO HELP FILL THE GAPS TO PROVIDE HELP NEEDED BY SOME OF THESE STUDENTS THAT CANNOT BE FULLY ADDRESSED BY THE SCHOOL BUDGET. PROGRAMS 1.BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE: HCPSS HAS IDENTIFIED A NUMBER OF STUDENTS IN HOWARD COUNTY WHOSE FAMILIES ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HOME TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT. THESE FAMILIES EXPERIENCE GREAT DIFFICULTY IN EVERY SPHERE OF LIFE DUE TO THIS DISCONNECT. BY PROVIDING REFURBISHED LAPTOPS, NEW PRINTERS, AND FLASHDRIVES, WE HAVE ENABLED THE STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO COMPETE ON A MORE LEVEL PLAYING FIELD. WE HAVE PLACED 500 COMPUTERS IN HOMES TO DATE, AND DUE TO THE NUMBER OF FAMILY MEMBERS IN EACH HOME, PLUS EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBERS WHO CAN USE THE EQUIPMENT, WE BELIEVE WE HAVE CHANGED THE LIVES OF AT LEAST 2000 PEOPLE. STUDENTS NOW CAN DO THEIR HOMEWORK AT THEIR OWN PACE FROM HOME, AND BECAUSE WE ARE GIVING LAPTOPS THAT HAVE WI-FI CAPABILITY, THEY CAN ACCESS THE INTERNET FROM VARIOUS LOCATIONS, EVEN IF THEY DON'T HAVE IT AT HOME. THIS EQUIPMENT ALSO ALLOWS PARENTS TO CONNECT TO THE SCHOOL SYSTEM TO OVERSEE THE STUDENTS' PERFORMANCE, VIA THE FAMILY PORTALS, AND CHECK HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS, ACTIVITIES, ETC, WHICH WAS UNAVAILABLE TO THEM BEFORE. WE ALSO REFER FAMILIES TO COMCAST TO QUALIFY FOR INEXPENSIVE BROADBAND, AND PROVIDE TRAINING ON PARENTAL SECURITY ISSUES, AS WELL AS ONLINE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE LIBRARY. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH MANY LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND HAVE RECEIVED GRANTS AND FUNDING FROM THE COMMUNITY. 2.STAFF AND TEACHERS' GRANT PROGRAM: WHILE THE HCPSS IS ONE OF THE HIGHEST PERFORMING SCHOOL SYSTEMS IN THE STATE, AND ENJOYS A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF COUNTY DOLLARS TO MEET ITS MANDATE, THERE HAVE BEEN MANY DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGES IN THE COUNTY, SUCH AS AN INFLUX OF FAMILIES WHO DO NOT SPEAK ENGLISH AS WELL AS AN INCREASE IN FAMILIES IN POVERTY WHO ARE ENTITLED TO FREE AND REDUCED MEALS (FARMS), AS A RESULT OF THE UNSTABLE ECONOMY. IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN HIGH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, MORE RESOURCES ARE NEEDED TO MANAGE THESE GROWING CHANGES AND NEEDS. IT IS CLEAR THAT COMMUNITY SUPPORT BECOMES MORE NECESSARY TO HELP PROVIDE NECESSARY ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES THAT MIGHT OTHERWISE FALL BY THE WAYSIDE. RECOGNIZING THAT THERE ARE MANY OUTSTANDING IDEAS THAT STAFF AND TEACHERS CREATE TO PROVIDE ENRICHMENT THAT OFTEN MUST BE SCRAPPED AS THEY'RE OUTSIDE THE BUDGET, BRIGHT MINDS OFFERS A YEARLY OPPORTUNITY FOR STAFF AND TEACHERS TO QUALIFY FOR GRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF 500 TO 2000 THAT CAN BE USED TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH GREATER OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND GROW. WE DEFINE CATEGORIES USING THE 21ST CENTURY COMPETENCIES CURRICULUM, AND ALSO STATE THAT THE PROJECT MUST BE DESIGNED TO MEET OUR MISSION OF EQUITY AND EQUALITY FIRST. IT IS A FACT THAT STUDENTS WHO MAY NEED ENRICHMENT THE MOST OFTEN HAVE THE LEAST OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE IT, SO WE ARE PROUD TO SOLICIT AND DIRECT PRIVATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THESE OPPORTUNITIES. IN THE PAST, WE HAVE GRANTED FUNDS TO SCHOOLS WITH THE HIGHEST FARMS PERCENTAGES TO PURCHASE LEGO ROBOTIC EQUIPMENT FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO HELP MOTIVATE THEM TOWARDS TECHNOLOGY CAREERS. ANOTHER EXAMPLE IS A SCHOOL WHOSE STUDENTS REPRESENTED A VERY HIGH PERCENTAGE OF MINORITY GROUPS, WHICH WAS AWARDED FUNDS TO PURCHASE WEATHER PROBES TO AGAIN HELP DIRECT THESE STUDENTS TO TECHNOLOGY CAREERS BY INTRODUCING THEM TO THESE CONCEPTS AND THE PROPER EQUIPMENT. WE CAN CITE SUPPORT FOR 32 PROJECTS REPRESENTING 53,000 INVESTMENT SINCE THE PROGRAM'S INCEPTION. 3. FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING: AS WE SEEK FUNDING FOR OUR PROGRAMS, WE HAVE ATTRACTED SPONSORS WHO HAVE PROVIDED RESOURCES TO HELP US INCLUDE OTHER IMPORTANT TOPICS IN OUR WORKSHOPS AND FOR OUR STAFF AND TEACHER GRANTS. ONE SUCH EXAMPLE IS THE COLLABORATION WE HAVE ESTABLISHED WITH CAPITAL ONE BANK, WHICH HAS SUPPORTED OUR PROGRAMS OVER THE YEARS WITH MANY THOUSANDS OF GRANT DOLLARS. IN ADDITION, THEY HAVE SENT NUMBERS OF VOLUNTEERS TO ATTEND OUR LAPTOPS FOR STUDENTS WORKSHOPS TO PROVIDE AN HOUR LONG FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING COMPONENT. IT IS OUR POLICY TO HOLD MANDATORY WORKSHOPS FOR A PARENT AND STUDENT TO ATTEND WHEN RECEIVING A COMPUTER FROM US, TO LEARN HOW TO USE THE EQUIPMENT AND HOW TO SET IT UP AT HOME, AND ALSO TO ENSURE THAT THE PARENT IS ENGAGED AND RECEIVES TRAINING AS WELL. IT IS AT THIS MANDATORY WORKSHOP THAT WE OFFER A COURSE IN FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING, PERFORMED BY LOCAL CAPITAL ONE BRANCH BANK MANAGERS AS VOLUNTEERS. THE COURSE IS ALWAYS VERY WELL RECEIVED, AND AT THE END, EACH MANAGER TAKES TIME TO MEET THE FAMILIES INDIVIDUALLY AND INFORMALLY TO INVITE THEM TO VISIT THE LOCAL BANKS FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. WE FIND THAT THESE FUN AND NONTHREATENING ENCOUNTERS WITH BANK EMPLOYEES SET A VERY HELPFUL TONE FOR FAMILIES THAT MAY OTHERWISE FEEL INTIMIDATED TO VISIT A LOCAL BANK. WE ARE VERY PROUD OF THIS PARTNERSHIP AND WE WORK CLOSELY WITH CAPITAL ONE BANK TO DETERMINE OTHER AREAS OF INVOLVEMENT FOR THEM, SUCH AS INTRODUCING THEM TO THE FINANCE ACADEMY AT THE ARL AND HELPING THEM TO BECOME PART OF THE ADVISORY BOARD. 4. TECHNOLOGY IN THE BLACK STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM (BSAP) COMMUNITY BASED LEARNING CENTERS (CBLCS): WE HAVE DONATED TWELVE DESK TOP COMPUTERS WITH OPERATING SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE TO FOUR OF THE CBLCS IN THE COMMUNITY. THESE CENTERS ARE COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE HCPSS, THE HOWARD COUNTY HOUSING, RECREATION AND PARKS AND THE COLUMBIA HOUSING CORPORATION, ALONG WITH OTHER PARTNERS. THEY WERE FORMED TO PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING AND HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, FIELD TRIPS AND PARENT MENTORING SERVICES, AND ARE OVERSEEN BY HCPSS EMPLOYEES. 5.STRATEGIC GOAL REVIEW AND EXPANSION: WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE SCHOOL, WE ARE FINDING NEW WAYS TO HELP THEM MEET THEIR 2018 VISION TO CLOSE ACHIEVEMENT GAPS BY TARGETING STUDENTS FROM DISADVANTAGED HOMES TO FILL NEEDS LIKE TRANSPORTATION. THE LACK OF TRANSPORTATION IS OFTEN A BARRIER THAT IMPACTS THEIR ABILITY TO ACCESS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, OR ACTIVITIES THAT ARE OUTSIDE OF THEIR HOME TERRITORY. WE ARE CONSIDERING WAYS TO COLLABORATE AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES FOR THESE STUDENTS AND ARE OPEN TO OTHER EMERGING NEEDS THAT MAY BE DEFINED IN THE FUTURE. 80857 true 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 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 4 0 true 1 false false false false false false false X 17 17 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false true true false X PAT SASSE 4107400707 10910 ROUTE 108 ELLICOTT CITY MD 21042 DR RENEE FOOSE 1.00 X X 0 0 0 CASSANDRA COMPTON 2.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL BROWN 25.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN HUBBARD 8.00 X X 0 0 0 STACIE HUNT 2.50 X 0 0 0 JEFFREY LEVITT 10.00 X X 0 0 0 ERIC NASS 2.50 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM GRAY 25.00 X X 0 0 0 MELISSA FELD HELICKE 5.00 X X 0 0 0 VALERIE JAMES 1.00 X 0 0 0 TAMI E JOHNSON 2.50 X 0 0 0 BOI CARPENTER MELLADY 1.00 X 0 0 0 MIA MILLETTE 10.00 X 0 0 0 LISA OLIVIERI 2.50 X 0 0 0 STEVEN PORTER 20.00 X 0 0 0 AL SCOLNIK 14.00 X 0 0 0 NANCY WILLIAMS 2.00 X 0 0 0 M YOUNG 1.00 X 0 0 0 PATRICIA M SASSE 40.00 X 60000 0 0 60000 false false false 139554 10506 139554 161 161 139715 161 11329 11329 60000 33245 11644 15111 4675 2571 935 1169 4430 4430 241 241 4282 4282 210 210 7857 7857 800 400 400 1259 1259 EQUIPMENT FOR STUDENTS 28710 28710 WEBSITE 1850 1850 MEMBERSHIP 320 320 125963 80857 28375 16731 19817 50498 20778 20851 40595 71349 8248 8527 10615 8248 19142 X 32347 40411 11796 32347 52207 40595 71349 13752 6108 X false false false X 84128 90848 57405 69217 139554 441152 84128 90848 57405 69217 139554 441152 58365 382787 459 187 192 201 161 1200 442352 161 0.86530 0.99790 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED true HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM 10910 ROUTE 108 ELLICOTT CITY MD 21042 11329 FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A TAKEN FROM HCPSS PROFILE AT HTTP://WWW.HCPSS.ORG/ABOUTUS/PROFILE.PDF ). ACCORDINGLY, THE BRIGHT MINDS FOUNDATION IS POSITIONED TO HELP FILL THE GAPS TO PROVIDE HELP NEEDED BY SOME OF THESE STUDENTS THAT CANNOT BE FULLY ADDRESSED BY THE SCHOOL BUDGET. PROGRAMS 1.BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE: HCPSS HAS IDENTIFIED A NUMBER OF STUDENTS IN HOWARD COUNTY WHOSE FAMILIES ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HOME TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT. THESE FAMILIES EXPERIENCE GREAT DIFFICULTY IN EVERY SPHERE OF LIFE DUE TO THIS DISCONNECT. BY PROVIDING REFURBISHED LAPTOPS, NEW PRINTERS, AND FLASHDRIVES, WE HAVE ENABLED THE STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO COMPETE ON A MORE LEVEL PLAYING FIELD. WE HAVE PLACED 500 COMPUTERS IN HOMES TO DATE, AND DUE TO THE NUMBER OF FAMILY MEMBERS IN EACH HOME, PLUS EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBERS WHO CAN USE THE EQUIPMENT, WE BELIEVE WE HAVE CHANGED THE LIVES OF AT LEAST 2000 PEOPLE. STUDENTS NOW CAN DO THEIR HOMEWORK AT THEIR OWN PACE FROM HOME, AND BECAUSE WE ARE GIVING LAPTOPS THAT HAVE WI-FI CAPABILITY, THEY CAN ACCESS THE INTERNET FROM VARIOUS LOCATIONS, EVEN IF THEY DON'T HAVE IT AT HOME. THIS EQUIPMENT ALSO ALLOWS PARENTS TO CONNECT TO THE SCHOOL SYSTEM TO OVERSEE THE STUDENTS' PERFORMANCE, VIA THE FAMILY PORTALS, AND CHECK HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS, ACTIVITIES, ETC, WHICH WAS UNAVAILABLE TO THEM BEFORE. WE ALSO REFER FAMILIES TO COMCAST TO QUALIFY FOR INEXPENSIVE BROADBAND, AND PROVIDE TRAINING ON PARENTAL SECURITY ISSUES, AS WELL AS ONLINE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE LIBRARY. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH MANY LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND HAVE RECEIVED GRANTS AND FUNDING FROM THE COMMUNITY. 2.STAFF AND TEACHERS' GRANT PROGRAM: WHILE THE HCPSS IS ONE OF THE HIGHEST PERFORMING SCHOOL SYSTEMS IN THE STATE, AND ENJOYS A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF COUNTY DOLLARS TO MEET ITS MANDATE, THERE HAVE BEEN MANY DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGES IN THE COUNTY, SUCH AS AN INFLUX OF FAMILIES WHO DO NOT SPEAK ENGLISH AS WELL AS AN INCREASE IN FAMILIES IN POVERTY WHO ARE ENTITLED TO FREE AND REDUCED MEALS (FARMS), AS A RESULT OF THE UNSTABLE ECONOMY. IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN HIGH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, MORE RESOURCES ARE NEEDED TO MANAGE THESE GROWING CHANGES AND NEEDS. IT IS CLEAR THAT COMMUNITY SUPPORT BECOMES MORE NECESSARY TO HELP PROVIDE NECESSARY ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES THAT MIGHT OTHERWISE FALL BY THE WAYSIDE. RECOGNIZING THAT THERE ARE MANY OUTSTANDING IDEAS THAT STAFF AND TEACHERS CREATE TO PROVIDE ENRICHMENT THAT OFTEN MUST BE SCRAPPED AS THEY'RE OUTSIDE THE BUDGET, BRIGHT MINDS OFFERS A YEARLY OPPORTUNITY FOR STAFF AND TEACHERS TO QUALIFY FOR GRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF 500 TO 2000 THAT CAN BE USED TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH GREATER OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND GROW. WE DEFINE CATEGORIES USING THE 21ST CENTURY COMPETENCIES CURRICULUM, AND ALSO STATE THAT THE PROJECT MUST BE DESIGNED TO MEET OUR MISSION OF EQUITY AND EQUALITY FIRST. IT IS A FACT THAT STUDENTS WHO MAY NEED ENRICHMENT THE MOST OFTEN HAVE THE LEAST OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE IT, SO WE ARE PROUD TO SOLICIT AND DIRECT PRIVATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THESE OPPORTUNITIES. IN THE PAST, WE HAVE GRANTED FUNDS TO SCHOOLS WITH THE HIGHEST FARMS PERCENTAGES TO PURCHASE LEGO ROBOTIC EQUIPMENT FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO HELP MOTIVATE THEM TOWARDS TECHNOLOGY CAREERS. ANOTHER EXAMPLE IS A SCHOOL WHOSE STUDENTS REPRESENTED A VERY HIGH PERCENTAGE OF MINORITY GROUPS, WHICH WAS AWARDED FUNDS TO PURCHASE WEATHER PROBES TO AGAIN HELP DIRECT THESE STUDENTS TO TECHNOLOGY CAREERS BY INTRODUCING THEM TO THESE CONCEPTS AND THE PROPER EQUIPMENT. WE CAN CITE SUPPORT FOR 32 PROJECTS REPRESENTING 53,000 INVESTMENT SINCE THE PROGRAM'S INCEPTION. 3. FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING: AS WE SEEK FUNDING FOR OUR PROGRAMS, WE HAVE ATTRACTED SPONSORS WHO HAVE PROVIDED RESOURCES TO HELP US INCLUDE OTHER IMPORTANT TOPICS IN OUR WORKSHOPS AND FOR OUR STAFF AND TEACHER GRANTS. ONE SUCH EXAMPLE IS THE COLLABORATION WE HAVE ESTABLISHED WITH CAPITAL ONE BANK, WHICH HAS SUPPORTED OUR PROGRAMS OVER THE YEARS WITH MANY THOUSANDS OF GRANT DOLLARS. IN ADDITION, THEY HAVE SENT NUMBERS OF VOLUNTEERS TO ATTEND OUR LAPTOPS FOR STUDENTS WORKSHOPS TO PROVIDE AN HOUR LONG FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING COMPONENT. IT IS OUR POLICY TO HOLD MANDATORY WORKSHOPS FOR A PARENT AND STUDENT TO ATTEND WHEN RECEIVING A COMPUTER FROM US, TO LEARN HOW TO USE THE EQUIPMENT AND HOW TO SET IT UP AT HOME, AND ALSO TO ENSURE THAT THE PARENT IS ENGAGED AND RECEIVES TRAINING AS WELL. IT IS AT THIS MANDATORY WORKSHOP THAT WE OFFER A COURSE IN FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING, PERFORMED BY LOCAL CAPITAL ONE BRANCH BANK MANAGERS AS VOLUNTEERS. THE COURSE IS ALWAYS VERY WELL RECEIVED, AND AT THE END, EACH MANAGER TAKES TIME TO MEET THE FAMILIES INDIVIDUALLY AND INFORMALLY TO INVITE THEM TO VISIT THE LOCAL BANKS FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. WE FIND THAT THESE FUN AND NONTHREATENING ENCOUNTERS WITH BANK EMPLOYEES SET A VERY HELPFUL TONE FOR FAMILIES THAT MAY OTHERWISE FEEL INTIMIDATED TO VISIT A LOCAL BANK. WE ARE VERY PROUD OF THIS PARTNERSHIP AND WE WORK CLOSELY WITH CAPITAL ONE BANK TO DETERMINE OTHER AREAS OF INVOLVEMENT FOR THEM, SUCH AS INTRODUCING THEM TO THE FINANCE ACADEMY AT THE ARL AND HELPING THEM TO BECOME PART OF THE ADVISORY BOARD. 4. TECHNOLOGY IN THE BLACK STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM (BSAP) COMMUNITY BASED LEARNING CENTERS (CBLCS): WE HAVE DONATED TWELVE DESK TOP COMPUTERS WITH OPERATING SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE TO FOUR OF THE CBLCS IN THE COMMUNITY. THESE CENTERS ARE COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE HCPSS, THE HOWARD COUNTY HOUSING, RECREATION AND PARKS AND THE COLUMBIA HOUSING CORPORATION, ALONG WITH OTHER PARTNERS. THEY WERE FORMED TO PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING AND HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, FIELD TRIPS AND PARENT MENTORING SERVICES, AND ARE OVERSEEN BY HCPSS EMPLOYEES. 5.STRATEGIC GOAL REVIEW AND EXPANSION: WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE SCHOOL, WE ARE FINDING NEW WAYS TO HELP THEM MEET THEIR 2018 VISION TO CLOSE ACHIEVEMENT GAPS BY TARGETING STUDENTS FROM DISADVANTAGED HOMES TO FILL NEEDS LIKE TRANSPORTATION. THE LACK OF TRANSPORTATION IS OFTEN A BARRIER THAT IMPACTS THEIR ABILITY TO ACCESS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, OR ACTIVITIES THAT ARE OUTSIDE OF THEIR HOME TERRITORY. WE ARE CONSIDERING WAYS TO COLLABORATE AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES FOR THESE STUDENTS AND ARE OPEN TO OTHER EMERGING NEEDS THAT MAY BE DEFINED IN THE FUTURE. ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE OFFICERS FOR APPROVAL AND SIGNED BY THE BOARD CHAIR ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION EDUCATES THE BOARD ON THE DEFINITION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. ALL BOARD MEMBERS SIGN AN AFFIDAVIT THAT THEY WILL DISCOLSE ALL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD AND OFFICERS ANNUALLY BEFORE RENEWAL OF THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT. COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD AND OFFICERS ANNUALLY BEFORE RENEWAL OF THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE 990 IS AVAILABLE ON GUIDESTAR AND IS PROVIDED UPON REQUEST