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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY TO WHICH ALL DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND STAFF ARE SUBJECT. PURSUANT TO POLICY, ALL COVERED PERSONS ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY DISCLOSE ANY INTERESTS, RELATIONSHIPS, AND HOLDINGS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AS A RESULT OF THE COVERED PERSON'S EMPLOYMENT BY KIPP CHICAGO OR AS A MEMBER OF ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ALL SUCH PERSONS ALSO AGREE THAT, IN THE COURSE OF MEETINGS OR ACTIVITIES, HE OR SHE WILL DISCLOSE ANY INTERESTS IN A TRANSACTION OR DECISION WHERE HE OR SHE (INCLUDING BUSINESS OR OTHER NONPROFIT AFFILIATIONS), HIS OR HER FAMILY AND/OR HIS OR HER SIGNIFICANT OTHER, EMPLOYER, OR CLOSE ASSOCIATES OR FRIENDS WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT OR GAIN. ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FOR STAFF (OTHER THAN OFFICERS) WOULD BE DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND REVIEWED BY THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE. ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FOR DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS WOULD BE DETERMINED BY THE CHAIR AND REVIEWED BY THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. IF AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCLOSED, THE COVERED PERSON WOULD BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE ROOM FOR THE DISCUSSION AND WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO VOTE ON THE MATTER.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>DURING THE ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS, THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS COMPARABLE SALARY DATA AND MAKE SALARY DETERMINATIONS ACCORDINGLY. ALL SALARIES ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION FURNISHES THIS INFORMATION UPON REQUEST.</Explanation>
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