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        <ReturnReference>SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE SCHOOL QUALIFIES AS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) AND IS THEREFORE, EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX. ACCORDINGLY, NO INCOME TAX PROVISION WAS MADE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. ADDITIONALLY, NO UNCERTIAN TAX POSITIONS HAVE BEEN MADE REQUIRING DISCLOSURE IN THE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE SCHOOL'S TAX RETURNS FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES AND MAY CHANGE UPON EXAMINATION.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleDPartXIII>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleE documentId="RetDoc4">
      <NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmt>true</NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmt>
      <PolicyStatementInBrochuresEtc>true</PolicyStatementInBrochuresEtc>
      <PolicyPublViaBroadcastMedia>true</PolicyPublViaBroadcastMedia>
      <MaintRacialCompositionRecords>true</MaintRacialCompositionRecords>
      <MaintScholarshipsRecords>true</MaintScholarshipsRecords>
      <MaintCopiesOfBrochuresEtc>true</MaintCopiesOfBrochuresEtc>
      <MaintCopiesOfAllSolicitations>true</MaintCopiesOfAllSolicitations>
      <DiscriminateRaceStudentsRights>false</DiscriminateRaceStudentsRights>
      <DiscriminateRaceAdmissPolicies>false</DiscriminateRaceAdmissPolicies>
      <DiscriminateRaceEmplmnFaculty>false</DiscriminateRaceEmplmnFaculty>
      <DiscriminateRaceScholarships>false</DiscriminateRaceScholarships>
      <DiscriminateRaceEducPolicies>false</DiscriminateRaceEducPolicies>
      <DiscriminateRaceUseOfFclts>false</DiscriminateRaceUseOfFclts>
      <DiscriminateRaceAthleticProg>false</DiscriminateRaceAthleticProg>
      <DiscriminateRaceOtherActy>false</DiscriminateRaceOtherActy>
      <GovernmentFinancialAidReceived>true</GovernmentFinancialAidReceived>
      <GovernmentFinancialAidRevoked>false</GovernmentFinancialAidRevoked>
      <ComplianceWithRevProc7550>true</ComplianceWithRevProc7550>
      <Form990ScheduleEPartII>
        <Identifier>PUBLICATION OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY IN MEDIA EXPLANATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>SCHEDULE E LINE 3</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION PUBLICIZED ITS RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY THROUGH VARIOUS MEANS INCLUDING NEWSPAPER GROUP PRESENTATIONSAND DIRECT MAILINGS</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleEPartII>
      <Form990ScheduleEPartII>
        <Identifier>FINANCIAL AID OR GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE EXPLANATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>SCHEDULE E LINE 6</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>REVENUES ARE RECEIVED FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION UNDER THE FLORIDA EDUCATION FINANCE PROGRAM THE AMOUNT RECIEVED IS BASED ON THE NUMBER OF WEIGHTED FULLTIME EQUIVALENT STUDENTS REPORTED BY THE SCHOOL DURING THE SURVEY PERIOD THIS AMOUNT IS INCLUDED IN PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE OTHER REVENUES FROM GOVERNMENT AGENCIES INCLUDE THE US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GRANTS RECEIVED INCLUDE NATIONAL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAMS TITLE I FUNDS AND IDEA FUNDS</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleEPartII>
    </IRS990ScheduleE>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>EXPLANATION ON VOLUNTEERS AND TYPES OF SERVICES OR BENEFITS</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE FIELD TRIP CHAPERONE SERVICES, FUNDRAISING ASSITANCE AND COACHING ASSISTANCE.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE BOARD WAS PROVIDED A COPY OF FORM 990 FOR THEIR DETAIL REVEIW PRIOR TO FILING. THE BOARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND CPA ALL REVIEW THE RETURN AND DISCUSS ANY CHANGES PRIOR TO FILING.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AS THEY BECOME APPARENT.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE BOARD APPROVES THE SALARY FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SCHOOL AT THE AUGUST BOARD MEETING ANNUALLY.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE BOARD APPROVES ALL PERCENTAGE RAISES FOR THE EMPLOYEES WHO ARE ALSO OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ANY OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
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      <Form990ScheduleRPartII>
        <NameOfDisregardedEntity>
          <BusinessNameLine1>POLK COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD</BusinessNameLine1>
        </NameOfDisregardedEntity>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>1915 SOUTH FLORAL AVE</AddressLine1>
          <City>BARTOW</City>
          <State>FL</State>
          <ZIPCode>33830</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <PrimaryActivities>SCHOOL BOA</PrimaryActivities>
        <LegalDomicileState>FL</LegalDomicileState>
        <ExemptCodeSection>GOVT</ExemptCodeSection>
        <DirectControllingEntityNA>N/A</DirectControllingEntityNA>
        <ControlledOrg>false</ControlledOrg>
      </Form990ScheduleRPartII>
      <ReceiptOfIntAnnRentsRoyalties>false</ReceiptOfIntAnnRentsRoyalties>
      <GiftGrantOrCapContrToOtherOrg>false</GiftGrantOrCapContrToOtherOrg>
      <GiftGrantOrCapContrFrOtherOrg>false</GiftGrantOrCapContrFrOtherOrg>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrg>false</LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrg>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesFromOtherOrg>false</LoansOrGuaranteesFromOtherOrg>
      <DividendsRelatedOrganization>false</DividendsRelatedOrganization>
      <SaleOfAssetsToOtherOrg>false</SaleOfAssetsToOtherOrg>
      <PurchaseOfAssetsFromOtherOrg>false</PurchaseOfAssetsFromOtherOrg>
      <ExchangeOfAssets>false</ExchangeOfAssets>
      <RentalOfFacilitiesToOtherOrgs>false</RentalOfFacilitiesToOtherOrgs>
      <RentalOfFacilitiesFrOtherOrgs>false</RentalOfFacilitiesFrOtherOrgs>
      <PerformOfServicesForOtherOrgs>false</PerformOfServicesForOtherOrgs>
      <PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgs>false</PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgs>
      <SharingOfFacilities>true</SharingOfFacilities>
      <SharingOfPaidEmployees>false</SharingOfPaidEmployees>
      <ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrg>false</ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrg>
      <ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrg>false</ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrg>
      <OtherTransferToOtherOrg>false</OtherTransferToOtherOrg>
      <OtherTransferFromOtherOrg>false</OtherTransferFromOtherOrg>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgsTable>
        <NameOfOtherOrganization>
          <BusinessNameLine1>POLK COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD</BusinessNameLine1>
        </NameOfOtherOrganization>
        <TransactionType>N</TransactionType>
        <MethodOfAmtDetermination>SEE EXPLANATION BELOW</MethodOfAmtDetermination>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgsTable>
      <Form990ScheduleRPartVII>
        <Identifier>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>SCHEDULE R</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE TITLE OF THE SCHOOL BUILDING AND FACILITIES AND OTHER CAPITAL ASSETS ACQUIRED PRIOR TO JULY 1 2001 REMAIN WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD FLORIDA STATUTES PROVIDE THAT THE USE OF THE SCHOOL BUILDING AND FACILITIES BE FURNISHED TO CHARTER SCHOOLS ON THE SAME BASIS AS MADE AVAILABLE TO OTHER PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE DISTRICT NO RENTAL OR LEASING FEE MAY BE CHARGED BY THE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL OR TO THE PARENTS AND TEACHERS WHO ORGANIZE THE CHARTER SCHOOL</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleRPartVII>
    </IRS990ScheduleR>
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