2014-01-24T09:51:34-06:00 2013-06-30 CORNELIUS SCHOU & LEONE LLC 4496 SOUTHSIDE BOULEVARD JACKSONVILLE FL 32216 990 2012-07-01 593027895 COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF JACKSONVILLE INC COMM 9043666350 ONE RIVERSIDE AVENUE ROOM/SUITE 400 JACKSONVILLE FL 32202 JON HEYMANN 9043666350 2014-01-24 true MARK J SCHOU 9046421794 2014-01-24 2012 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z 7981593 false X WWW.CISJAX.ORG X 1989 FL TO COORDINATE DROPOUT PREVENTION AND HUMAN SERVICES AND TO DELIVER THEM TO AT RISK YOUTH IN JACKSONVILLE, FL, AND TO THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH THE SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OR ALTERNATE EDUCATION SITES. 34 33 708 0 6952767 7482565 0 -5614 37852 16459 6116 6963612 7526533 0 0 5517799 5644375 0 322332 1657344 1586997 7175143 7231372 -211531 295161 1327998 1175706 779256 338899 548742 836807 X TO COORDINATE DROPOUT PREVENTION AND HUMAN SERVICES AND TO DELIVER THEM TO AT RISK YOUTH IN JACKSONVILLE, FL, AND TO THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH THE SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OR ALTERNATE EDUCATION SITES. false false 3596141 3946142 AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS: A QUALITY FREE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES A SAFE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH STUDENTS CAN THRIVE DURING AFTER SCHOOL HOURS. ENHANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN LANGUAGE ARTS, SCIENCE, AND MATH, THE PROGRAM FEATURES INSTRUCTION BY CERTIFIED TEACHERS FOR ONE HOUR EACH DAY. THIS IS FOLLOWED BY A WIDE RANGE OF ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDING CHOIR, DANCE, SPORTS, CHEERLEADING, BAND, AND MUCH MORE. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH A SNACK AND A HOT MEAL DAILY. THE PROGRAM HAS A 95% PROMOTION RATE AND IS PROVIDED IN TWENTY-ONE ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS IN DUVAL COUNTY. 1109318 1470962 CASE MANAGEMENT (STUDENT ENRICHMENT) PROGRAMS: PLACES FULL-TIME SITE COORDINATORS ON CAMPUS IN DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOLS. THESE COORDINATORS WORK WITH PRINCIPALS, TEACHERS, AND GUIDANCE COUNSELORS TO STABILIZE STUDENTS WHO ARE AT RISK OF FALLING BEHIND OR DROPPING OUT. THE STUDENT ENRICHMENT PROGRAM HAS COORDINATORS "EMBEDDED" IN EIGHTEEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS: THREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, FIVE MIDDLE SCHOOLS, NINE HIGH SCHOOLS, AND AN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER. HOME VISITS AND PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT ARE INTEGRAL PARTS OF THE PROGRAM, AND THE COORDINATORS CONNECT STUDENTS TO NEEDED COMMUNITY RESOURCES. STUDENTS ARE COUNSELED INDIVIDUALLY AND IN GROUP SESSIONS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR TO PROVIDE THEM WITH LIFE SKILLS THAT WILL HELP THEM LEARN AND SUCCEED IN LIFE. IN 2012-2013, APPROXIMATELY 92% OF THE STUDENTS SERVED IMPROVED THEIR ACADEMICS AND ATTENDANCE, AND WERE PROMOTED TO THE NEXT HIGHER GRADE OR GRADUATED. 616455 691392 MENTORING PROGRAMS: INCLUDES THE ACHIEVERS FOR LIFE PROGRAMS. ACHIEVERS FOR LIFE IS A DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAM THAT TARGETS SIXTH-GRADE STUDENTS WHO ARE AT RISK FOR ACADEMIC FAILURE. FAMILIES AND STUDENTS RECEIVE INTEGRATED SAFETY-NET SERVICES AND GUIDANCE FROM A TEAM OF FAMILY ADVOCATES, ACHIEVEMENT ADVOCATES, TUTORS, AND VOLUNTEER MENTORS. THE SHORT-TERM GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPATING STUDENTS RETAINED IN SIXTH GRADE. APPROXIMATELY 95% OF THE STUDENTS SERVED WERE PROMOTED TO THE SEVENTH GRADE. 1117875 1287332 OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: LITERACY PROGRAMS: COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS RECOGNIZES THE VITAL NEED FOR STUDENTS TO SUCCESSFULLY READ AND COMPREHEND AT AN EARLY AGE. CHILDREN LEARN TO READ FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THIRD GRADE, AND READ TO LEARN FROM FOURTH GRADE ON. THE LITERACY INITIATIVE IS A TUTORING/READING PROGRAM STAFFED THROUGH AMERICORPS MEMBERS THAT PROVIDES ONE-ON-ONE AND SMALL GROUP TUTORING SERVICES TO STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH NINTH GRADE, WITH THE GOAL OF INCREASING PARTICIPATING STUDENTS' READING LEVELS BY AT LEAST ONE GRADE. TUTORS (WHO ARE AMERICORPS MEMBERS) WORK IN SCHOOLS ON EITHER A FULL-TIME (35 HOURS/WEEK) OR PART-TIME (20 HOURS/WEEK) BASIS, WITH TARGETED STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED BY THE SCHOOLS AS NEEDING READING ASSISTANCE. 82% OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM INCREASED THEIR READING LEVEL BY AT LEAST ONE GRADE, AND 85% WERE PROMOTED TO THE NEXT GRADE LEVEL. OTHER SPECIAL PROJECTS: COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS ENGAGED IN VARIOUS SPECIAL PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE 2012-2013 YEAR. THESE PROJECTS INCLUDED (A) SUMMER CAMPS - AN EXTENSION OF THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, THESE CAMPS WERE PROVIDED FOR EIGHT HOURS/DAY OVER EITHER A FIVE- OR SIX-WEEK PERIOD. THE CAMPS WERE OFFERED AT SEVENTEEN ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS AROUND DUVAL COUNTY. THE CAMPS PROVIDED BOTH ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION (A MINIMUM OF THREE HOURS/DAY) AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, AND SERVED OVER 1,200 CHILDREN. 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EXPENSE AMOUNTS INCLUDED IN FINANCIALS - OTHER SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D BOOK / TAX DEPRECIATION DIFFERENCE 7,096 SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B 92% OF THE STUDENTS SERVED IMPROVED THEIR ACADEMICS AND ATTENDANCE, AND WERE PROMOTED TO THE NEXT HIGHER GRADE OR GRADUATED. ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: LITERACY PROGRAMS: COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS RECOGNIZES THE VITAL NEED FOR STUDENTS TO SUCCESSFULLY READ AND COMPREHEND AT AN EARLY AGE. CHILDREN LEARN TO READ FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THIRD GRADE, AND READ TO LEARN FROM FOURTH GRADE ON. THE LITERACY INITIATIVE IS A TUTORING/READING PROGRAM STAFFED THROUGH AMERICORPS MEMBERS THAT PROVIDES ONE-ON-ONE AND SMALL GROUP TUTORING SERVICES TO STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH NINTH GRADE, WITH THE GOAL OF INCREASING PARTICIPATING STUDENTS' READING LEVELS BY AT LEAST ONE GRADE. TUTORS (WHO ARE AMERICORPS MEMBERS) WORK IN SCHOOLS ON EITHER A FULL-TIME (35 HOURS/WEEK) OR PART-TIME (20 HOURS/WEEK) BASIS, WITH TARGETED STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED BY THE SCHOOLS AS NEEDING READING ASSISTANCE. 82% OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM INCREASED THEIR READING LEVEL BY AT LEAST ONE GRADE, AND 85% WERE PROMOTED TO THE NEXT GRADE LEVEL. OTHER SPECIAL PROJECTS: COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS ENGAGED IN VARIOUS SPECIAL PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE 2012-2013 YEAR. THESE PROJECTS INCLUDED (A) SUMMER CAMPS - AN EXTENSION OF THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, THESE CAMPS WERE PROVIDED FOR EIGHT HOURS/DAY OVER EITHER A FIVE- OR SIX-WEEK PERIOD. THE CAMPS WERE OFFERED AT SEVENTEEN ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS AROUND DUVAL COUNTY. THE CAMPS PROVIDED BOTH ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION (A MINIMUM OF THREE HOURS/DAY) AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, AND SERVED OVER 1,200 CHILDREN. (B) HONOR ROWS - A SPECIAL RECOGNITION PROGRAM IN WHICH STUDENTS ARE SELECTED TO ATTEND A JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS GAME BASED ON ACHIEVING CERTAIN ACADEMIC AND BEHAVIORAL GOALS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE HONOR ROWS PROGRAM SERVED OVER 300 COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS STUDENTS IN 2012-2013. ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B A COPY OF THIS FORM WAS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT ITS DECEMBER 2013 MEETING, IN ADVANCE OF THE FILING OF THE DOCUMENT. BOARD MEMBERS WERE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THE FORM AND ASK QUESTIONS. THE ORGANIZATION'S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER REVIEWED THE DRAFT FORM 990 AND PROVIDED INPUT AS NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE INTO THE FINAL VERSION OF THIS FORM. ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO REMIND AN INDIVIDUAL IF THEY HAVE NOT SIGNED. IF THE MEMBER CONTINUES TO REFUSE TO SIGN, ACTIONS COMMENCE TO REMOVE THEM FROM THE BOARD. COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A COMPARISONS ARE MADE TO HISTORICAL LEVELS INTERNALLY, AS WELL AS COMPARISONS TO AVAILABLE INFORMATION FOR LIKE CHARITIES NATIONALLY. ADDITIONALLY, COMPARISONS ARE MADE TO SIMILAR LOCAL NON PROFITS AND TO LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER COMPENSATION. THEN, THERE IS INPUT FROM AND DISCUSSION AMONG THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OFFICERS TO MAKE A FINAL DETERMINATION OF SALARY AMOUNTS. COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B COMPARISONS ARE MADE TO HISTORICAL LEVELS INTERNALLY, AS WELL AS COMPARISONS TO AVAILABLE INFORMATION FOR LIKE CHARITIES NATIONALLY. ADDITIONALLY, COMPARISONS ARE MADE TO SIMILAR LOCAL NON PROFITS AND TO LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER COMPENSATION. THEN, THERE IS INPUT FROM AND DISCUSSION AMONG THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OFFICERS TO MAKE A FINAL DETERMINATION OF SALARY AMOUNTS. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. RECONCILIATION OF CHANGES - OTHER FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 BOOK / TAX DEPRECIATION DIFFERENCE -7,096 OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 NET ASSETS TRANSFERRED TO OTHER AGENCY 0