2013-05-14T09:49:57-05:00 2012-06-30 BKD LLP 201 N Illinois Street Indianapolis IN 46204 990 2011-07-01 273166941 DAMAR CHARTER SCHOOL INC % ELAINE SHOWALTER DAMA 3178565201 6067 DECATUR BLVD INDIANAPOLIS IN 46241 GREGORY JOHNSON 8778295500 2013-05-15 true JOYCE DULWORTH 3173834000 2011 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z X DAMAR CHARTER ACADEMY GREGORY JOHNSON CHAIR 6067 DECATUR BLVD INDIANAPOLIS IN 46241 2676927 false X DAMARCHARTERACADEMY.ORG X 2011 IN DAMAR CHARTER ACADEMY PROVIDES INTENSIVE, INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL CHALLENGES. 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 784926 0 1892001 0 0 0 0 0 2676927 0 0 0 0 0 1253871 0 0 5025 0 811752 0 2065623 0 611304 0 1350961 0 739657 0 611304 X OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL CHALLENGES THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE TO THEIR HIGHEST ACADEMIC POTENTIAL WHILE DEVELOPING PRACTICAL BEHAVIORAL, COMMUNICATION AND DAILY LIVING SKILLS TOWARD IMPROVED COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND SUCCESS. DAMAR CHARTER ACADEMY UTILIZES BEST PRACTICE AND RESEARCH INFORMED TEACHING AND SUPPORT STRATEGIES TAILORED SPECIFICALLY TO EACH STUDENT AS DEVELOPED AND REFLECTED IN AN INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLAN. false false 1769192 10220 DAMAR CHARTER ACADEMY IS A PUBLIC SCHOOL SPONSORED BY THE MAYOR OF INDIANAPOLIS' OFFICE OF EDUCATION INNOVATION AND DEDICATED TO DEFINING AND IMPLEMENTING BEST PRACTICES FOR THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL LEARNING AND BEHAVIORAL NEEDS IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12. IT PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF FULL ACADEMIC, BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, INDEPENDENT LIVING AND VOCATIONAL POTENTIAL OF ITS STUDENTS, WHILE OFFERING EXTENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES, THERAPISTS AND LOW STUDENT TO STAFF RATIOS NOT AVAILABLE OR ACCESSIBLE IN OTHER SCHOOLS. THE SCHOOL IS OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS AND CURRENTLY SERVES 165 STUDENTS WITH 96% HAVING SPECIAL NEEDS. 1769192 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false true 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 true X 0 0 true 0 false false false false false false false false false false false X 9 9 false true false false false true false true true false false true true true true true true false false false IN X ELAINE SHOWALTER 3178565201 6067 DECATUR BLVD INDIANAPOLIS IN 46241 GREGORY JOHNSON 5.0 X X 0 0 0 DOUGLAS STEWART 2.0 X X 0 0 0 LATONYA KEATON 2.0 X X 0 0 0 RICHARD HARCOURT 10.0 X X 0 0 0 CHUCK ELLIS 2.0 X 0 0 0 NICOLE LLOYD 2.0 X 0 0 0 KAREN SNYDER 2.0 X 0 0 0 DR JAMES VAN TASSEL 2.0 X 0 0 0 CHRIS WILKES 2.0 X 0 0 0 DR JAMES DALTON 10.0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false DAMAR SERVICES INC 6067 Decatur Blvd INDIANAPOLIS IN 46241 EMO & OCCUPANCY 385932 1 784926 784926 STATE TUITION SUPPORT 611710 1881781 1881781 SCHOOL FOOD PROGRAMS 611710 8411 8411 SPECIAL CHOICE SAVINGS 611710 1265 1265 TEXTBOOK REIMBURSEMENTS 611710 544 544 1892001 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2676927 1892001 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1013085 933563 79522 0 16237 15022 1215 0 159556 141147 18409 0 64993 59965 5028 0 25000 0 25000 0 41010 0 41010 0 19238 0 19238 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 159004 91250 67754 0 0 0 0 0 8426 5584 2842 0 5412 0 5412 0 0 0 0 0 300239 296392 3847 0 593 593 0 0 0 0 0 0 33321 27202 6119 0 10861 0 10861 0 0 0 0 0 32650 31670 980 0 7848 7261 587 0 EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES 62040 60929 1111 0 STUDENT TRANSPORTATION 71029 71029 0 0 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 1094 0 1094 0 OTHER EXPENSES 33987 27585 1377 5025 2065623 1769192 291406 5025 0 75719 0 0 0 134958 0 941625 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 231308 32649 0 198659 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1350961 0 244792 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 494865 0 0 0 0 0 739657 X 0 570026 0 41278 0 0 0 611304 0 1350961 611304 X false true true X false X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 204895 21839 183056 26413 10810 15603 198659 2676927 2065623 611304 611304 2676927 2676927 2676927 2065623 2065623 2065623 Fin 48 disclosure Schedule D, Part X Management has evaluated their income tax positions under the guidance included in ASC 740. Based on their review, management has not identified any material uncertain tax positions to be recorded or disclosed in the financial statements. true true true true true true true false false false false false false false false true false true PUBLICATION OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY SCHEDULE E, LINE 3 THE ORGANIZATION IS A PUBLIC SCHOOL. PURSUANT TO THE ENABLING STATUTE (IC 20-24-8-5), THE ORGANIZATION IS SUBJECT TO ALL FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS THAT PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION. The Organization's racially nondiscrimination policy is included in the Student Enrollment Form, which is also posted on the Mayor of Indianapolis' website for Office of Education and Innovation (Charter Schools Authorizer). The Student & Parent Handbook contains a section devoted to the nondiscrimination policies relating to race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, and disability, any of which will not be grounds for denying participation in classes or programs for which a student is otherwise eligible. FINANCIAL AID OR ASSISTANCE FROM A GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY SCHEDULE E, LINE 6 THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED GOVERNMENTAL GRANTS TO SUPPORT EDUCATION. NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES REPORTED ON FORM W-3 FORM 990, PART V, 2A The employees of Damar Charter School are paid through a common paymaster, and therefore are not reported on a Form W-3 by Damar Charter School. They are included on the From W-3 filed by the Management Company Damar Services. DELEGATION OF CONTROL TO A MANAGEMENT COMPANY FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 3 Damar Services Inc is a not-for-profit organization that serves as the Education Management Organization (EMO) for the Damar Charter Academy according to the contract agreement signed by both organizations on the date the charter was granted by the Mayor's office of Indianapolis. Under the operating agreement, Damar Services provides the day-to-day management operations of the school. During 2012, total fees paid to Damar Services under the managment agreement were $25,000. Damar Services is not considered a related organization. POWER TO ELECT OR APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY FORM 990, PART VI, 7A The majority of the members of the Board Directors shall be individuals elected by the Board of Directors of the Corporation. The remaining members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation shall be individuals appointed by the Board of Directors of Damar Services, Inc, or by a representative duly authorized by the Damar Board. PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990 FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B The 990 is reviewed by the School Treasurer and the Controller along with the School Board Treasurer prior to presentation to the Audit Committee. Upon approval of the 990 by the Committee, the 990 is presented to the entire School Board at the meeting scheduled before the due date of the return. The form 990 is also reviewed by an independent accounting firm. CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FORM 990, PART VI, LINES 12B & 12C All conflict of interest statements are reviewed by the Governance Committee and reported to the whole Board annually, or as directors are added and as potential conflicts arise. It is the policy of the corporation and its Board of Directors that the corporation's directors, officers, and employees carry out their respective duties in a fashion that avoids actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest. The corporation's directors, officers, and employees shall have the continuing, affirmative duty to report any personal ownership, interest, or other relationship that might affect their ability to exercise impartial, ethical, and business-based judgements in fulfilling their responsibilities to the corporation. Directors, officers, and employees of the corporation shall conduct their duties with respect to potential and actual grantees, contractors, suppliers, agencies, and other persons transacting or seeking to transact business with the corporation in a completely impartial manner, without favor or preference based upon any consideration other than the best interests of the corporation. Directors, officers, and employees of the corporation shall not seek or accept for themselves or any of their relatives, from any person or business entity that transacts or seeks to transact business with the corporation, any gifts, entertainment, or other favors relating to their positions with the corporation that exceed common courtesies consistent with ethical and accepted business practices. If a conflict is discovered, it is noted in the Governance Committee and fully disclosed to the Board. The member with the conflict recuses himself/herself from voting and discussion. Any contract entered into by the Charter Academy and an outside vendor that involves a perceived conflict of interest or a potential conflict of interest is reviewed by the Governance Committee of the Board of Directors. Any conflict concern identified by the Governance Committee is forwarded to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors for action and resolution. The conflict of interest forms are also forwarded to the State Board of Accounts for their files. COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS FORM 990, PART VI, LINES 15A & 15B DAMAR CHARTER SCHOOL, INC. DOES NOT COMPENSATE ANY EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES ARE COMPENSATED BY THE EDUCATION MANAGMENT ORGANIZATION (EMO). AVAILABILITY OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, COI POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.