HARMONY DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS: Form 990, tax year 2024

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Organization
HARMONY DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS (EIN 46-5320551)
Tax period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30
Filed
2026-05-05
IRS object ID
202611259349301326
Schema version
2024v5.0
Source
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Activity Or MissionTHE MISSION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL IS TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR HIGHER LEARNING IN A SAFE, CARING, AND COLLABORATIVE ATMOSPHERE THROUGH A QUALITY LEARNER-CENTERED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM WITH A STRONG EMPHASIS ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS.ActivityOrMissionDesc
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MissionTHE MISSION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL IS TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR HIGHER LEARNING IN A SAFE, CARING, AND COLLABORATIVE ATMOSPHERE THROUGH A QUALITY LEARNER-CENTERED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM WITH A STRONG EMPHASIS ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS.MissionDesc
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DescHARMONY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM) PROGRAM AIMS TO PREPARE EACH STUDENT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION WITH A STRONG EMPHASIS ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR STEM TEACHERS. HARMONY STEM PROGRAM IS A PART OF HARMONY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT THAT INVOLVES A TEAM OF CURRICULUM SPECIALISTS, INSTRUCTIONAL COACHES, AND LEAD TEACHERS IN HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS SYSTEM. HARMONY STEM PROGRAM HAS THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS: PROJECT BASED LEARNING PROGRAM (PBL): HARMONY PROVIDES CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES, AND PBL TRAINING TO THE TEACHERS. INSTRUCTIONAL ADMINISTRATORS AND STEM COORDINATOR SUPPORT TEACHERS ON SITE TO ASSIST THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PBL. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: HARMONY BELIEVES THAT CONTENT-FOCUSED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IS A CRITICAL NEED TO ENSURE THE QUALITY OF TEACHING SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS. OUR STEM TRAINING MODEL HAS TWO MAJOR COMPONENTS; THE MASTERY OF CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND DELIVERY OF THE CONTENT WITH EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES. STEM CULTURE: THE DEPARTMENT ALSO PROVIDES STRATEGIES AND RESOURCES FOR SCHOOLS TO BUILD STEM SCHOOL ATMOSPHERE CONNECTING THE STUDENTS TO HIGHER EDUCATION. WE DESIGN A VARIETY OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO TAKE STEM EDUCATION BEYOND THE CLASSROOM AND SEE HOW TODAYS INSTRUCTION CONNECTS TO CAREER AND LIFELONG LEARNING. APPROACH WE ARE KNOWN FOR OUR PROJECT-BASED, HANDS-ON APPROACH TO LEARNING. OUR APPROACH IS BORN OUT OF THE BELIEF THAT KIDS LEARN BEST BY EXPLORING, DISCOVERING, AND COLLABORATING IN CAREFULLY MATCHED SMALL GROUPS. THIS IS EQUALLY TRUE IN SCIENCE AND MATH AS IT IS IN ENGLISH LITERATURE OR ART. THIS CONSTRUCTIVIST APPROACH IS A LOT LIKE TINKERING. IT ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO DRAW CONNECTIONS BETWEEN DISCIPLINES AND BUILD ON THEIR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE. IT GIVES THEM THE TIME AND SPACE TO TEST THEIR IDEAS AND TO FIGURE OUT HOW THINGS IN THE WORLD WORK. IT SHOWS THEM THAT YOU HAVE TO FAIL A LOT IN ORDER TO LEARN AND THAT FAILURE IS AT THE HEART OF INNOVATION AND INVENTION. THIS IS THE WAY 21ST CENTURY SKILLS ARE BUILT. WE BELIEVE THAT OUR SMALL CLASSROOMS AND COLLABORATIVE LEARNING STYLE CREATE AN INVITING, SAFE, AND PURPOSEFUL ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS THRIVE. WALK INTO ANY CLASSROOM AND YOU WILL SEE CHILDREN PEACEFULLY SOLVING THEIR CONFLICTS WITH THE LOVING SUPPORT OF OUR DEDICATED TEACHERS. OUR BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS ARE CLEAR AND OUR STUDENTS HAPPILY RISE TO MEET THEM. HARMONYS FRIENDLY AND RESPECTFUL ATMOSPHERE IS CONTAGIOUS AND CARRIES ON WELL AFTER SCHOOL IS OVER. THE SCHOOL HAS AN EXTENDED DAY MODEL. STUDENTS RECEIVE AN EXTRA 5 HOURS OF MATH AND ELA INSTRUCTION WEEKLY. TEACHERS ARE ABLE TO DELIVER DATA-DRIVEN, INDIVIDUALIZED, CENTER-BASED INSTRUCTION. MATH AND READING INTERVENTIONISTS ARE ABLE TO MEET ACADEMICALLY STRUGGLING STUDENTS TWICE A WEEK IN SMALL GROUPS OR ONE-ON-ONE TO GIVE INTENSIVE ACADEMIC SUPPORT TO THE STUDENTS. ASSESSMENT WE USE AMPLIFYS DIBELS NEXT AND READING 3D, NWEA'S MAP, CURRICULUM ASSESSMENTS, AND BI-WEEKLY TESTS TO MEASURE STUDENT GROWTH AND GRADE-LEVEL PROFICIENCY IN MATH, READING, AND LANGUAGE USAGE, TAKING A BASELINE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR AND ONE AT MID-TERMS. PROGRESS MONITORING ASSESSMENTS ARE USED ONCE A MONTH TO TRACK STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT MORE CLOSELY. THE RESULTING DATA GIVES OUR TEACHERS ESSENTIAL INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT EACH STUDENT KNOWS SO THAT THEY CAN CREATE TUTORING ROSTERS, SMALL GROUPS, AND TARGETED INSTRUCTIONAL PLANS TO REINFORCE, DEVELOP, OR INTRODUCE SPECIFIC SKILLS AND CONCEPTS. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTINUOUS AND EMBEDDED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IS THE KEY FOR RAISING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND WE TAKE IT SERIOUSLY AT HARMONY. EVERY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON OUR TEACHERS COLLABORATE IN A PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY (PLC) TO SHARE THEIR STRUGGLES AND WHAT WORKS IN A FOCUSED AND POWERFUL WAY. OUTSIDE OF THE FORMAL PLC STRUCTURE, OUR TEACHERS SHARE THEIR PLANNING PERIODS EVERY DAY. INFORMALLY, YOU WILL OFTEN SEE OUR TEACHERS WORKING TOGETHER AFTER SCHOOL INTO THE EVENING HOURS. CUSTOMIZABLE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING MAPS ARE BUILT-IN ONLINE TO OUR MATH, ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS, AND SCIENCE CURRICULA. IT ALLOWS TEACHERS TO REFLECT ON AND TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR OWN PD, BUILDING CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND INSTRUCTIONAL CAPACITY THAT THEY CAN TAKE DIRECTLY TO THE CLASSROOM.Desc
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END TO END SOLUTIONS
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss$617,350ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst$3,887NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or ReviewfalseAccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (true)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Separate Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (true)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit RequiredfalseFederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
SchoolYes (X)SchoolInd

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$304,758OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$301,638DepreciationAmt
Book Value$3,120BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$399,440OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$384,044DepreciationAmt
Book Value$15,396BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$18,516TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Assets Org OtherAssetsOrgGrp (3 entries)

DescDescBook ValueBookValueAmt
OPERATING LEASE, RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET$400,746
RENTAL SECURITY DEPOSIT$100,000
OTHER DEPOSITS$5,000
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Other Assets$505,746TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescOPERATING LEASE LIBILITIESDesc
Amt$432,569Amt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$432,569TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$6,324,204TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Net Unrealized Gains Invst$3,887NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt
Revenue Not Reported$3,887RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$6,320,317RevenueSubtotalAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$6,320,317TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$5,702,967TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Expenses Subtotal$5,702,967ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$5,702,967TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART XFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PROVIDE CONSISTENT GUIDANCE FOR THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN THE CHARTER SCHOOLS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND PRESCRIBE A THRESHOLD OF MORE LIKELY THAN NOT FOR RECOGNITION OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. THE HARMONY DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS PERFORMED AN EVALUATION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE NO MATTERS THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR THAT MAY HAVE ANY EFFECT ON ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. AS OF JUNE 30, 2025, THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR TAX YEARS 2021 THROUGH 2023 REMAINS OPEN WITH THE U.S. FEDERAL JURISDICTION OR THE VARIOUS STATES AND LOCAL JURISDICTIONS IN WHICH THE CHARTER SCHOOL FILES TAX RETURNS. IT IS THE CHARTER SCHOOLS POLICY TO RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND/OR PENALTIES RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS, IF ANY, IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE. AS OF JUNE 30, 2025, THE CHARTER SCHOOL HAD NO ACCRUALS FOR INTEREST AND/OR PENALTIES.ExplanationTxt

Schedule E IRS990ScheduleE

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Nondiscriminatory Policy StmtYes (true)NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd
Policy Stmt In Brochures EtcYes (true)PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd
Plcy Pblczd Via Broadcast MediaYes (true)PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd
Maintain Racial Comp RecsYes (true)MaintainRacialCompRecsInd
Maintain Scholarships RecsYes (true)MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd
Maintain Cpy Of Brochures EtcYes (true)MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd
Maintain Cpy Of All SolYes (true)MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd
Discriminate Race Stdnts RghtsfalseDiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd
Discriminate Race Admiss PlcyfalseDiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd
Discriminate Race Emplm FcultyfalseDiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd
Discriminate Race SchsfalseDiscriminateRaceSchsInd
Discriminate Race Educ PlcyfalseDiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd
Discriminate Race Use Of FcltsfalseDiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd
Discriminate Race Athlt ProgfalseDiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd
Discriminate Race Other ActyfalseDiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd
Government Financial Aid RcvdYes (true)GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd
Government Financial Aid RvkdfalseGovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd
Compliance With Rev Proc7550Yes (true)ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
SCHEDULE E, LINE 3THE SCHOOL IS A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL AND IS OPERATING UNDER A CONTRACT WITH THE DC GOVERNMENT. REVENUE PROCEDURE 75-50 DOES NOT APPLY TO CHARTER SCHOOLS. THE NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY IS EXPLICITLY STATED IN THE REGISTRATION APPLICATION AND OUR BROCHURE.
SCHEDULE E, LINE 6THE CHARTER SCHOOL RECEIVES PUBLIC FUNDS FROM THE DC GOVERNMENT BASED ON THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS THEY ENROLL ACCORDING TO THE UNIFORM PER STUDENT FUNDING FORMULA DEVELOPED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL. THIS PER PUPIL ALLOCATION IS SUPPLEMENTED WITH EXTRA FUNDS FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THE CHARTER SCHOOL ALSO RECEIVES GOVERNMENTAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF YEARLY GOVERNMENTAL GRANTS. MOST FUNDS ARE RECEIVED FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PASSED THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form990 Of Other OrganizationsYes (X)Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd
Written Employment ContractYes (X)WrittenEmploymentContractInd
Board Or Committee ApprovalYes (X)BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd
Severance PaymentfalseSeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr PlanfalseSupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp ArrngmfalseEquityBasedCompArrngmInd
Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng OrgfalseCompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd On Rev Related OrgsfalseCompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng OrgfalseCompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd OrgsfalseCompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd
Any Non Fixed PaymentsYes (true)AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd
Initial Contract ExceptionfalseInitialContractExceptionInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (2 entries)

TitleTitleTxtBase Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmtBonus Filing OrganizationBonusFilingOrganizationAmountDeferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmtNontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmtTotal Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt
MUHAMMET TURKAY
CEO$133,181$3,739$4,353$25,455$166,728
NIYAZI EVREN CULHA
PRINCIPAL$117,668$4,078$3,925$35,922$161,593

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE J, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 7FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationBONUES ARE PAID BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.ExplanationTxt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (11 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONTHE MISSION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL IS TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR HIGHER LEARNING IN A SAFE, CARING, AND COLLABORATIVE ATMOSPHERE THROUGH A QUALITY LEARNER-CENTERED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM WITH A STRONG EMPHASIS ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS.
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6THE VOLUNTEERS REPRESENT THE 8 INDIVIDUALS WHO SERVED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND 50 PARENT VOLUNTEERS.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4AHARMONY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM) PROGRAM AIMS TO PREPARE EACH STUDENT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION WITH A STRONG EMPHASIS ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR STEM TEACHERS. HARMONY STEM PROGRAM IS A PART OF HARMONY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT THAT INVOLVES A TEAM OF CURRICULUM SPECIALISTS, INSTRUCTIONAL COACHES, AND LEAD TEACHERS IN HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS SYSTEM. HARMONY STEM PROGRAM HAS THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS: PROJECT BASED LEARNING PROGRAM (PBL): HARMONY PROVIDES CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES, AND PBL TRAINING TO THE TEACHERS. INSTRUCTIONAL ADMINISTRATORS AND STEM COORDINATOR SUPPORT TEACHERS ON SITE TO ASSIST THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PBL. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: HARMONY BELIEVES THAT CONTENT-FOCUSED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IS A CRITICAL NEED TO ENSURE THE QUALITY OF TEACHING SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS. OUR STEM TRAINING MODEL HAS TWO MAJOR COMPONENTS; THE MASTERY OF CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND DELIVERY OF THE CONTENT WITH EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES. STEM CULTURE: THE DEPARTMENT ALSO PROVIDES STRATEGIES AND RESOURCES FOR SCHOOLS TO BUILD STEM SCHOOL ATMOSPHERE CONNECTING THE STUDENTS TO HIGHER EDUCATION. WE DESIGN A VARIETY OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO TAKE STEM EDUCATION BEYOND THE CLASSROOM AND SEE HOW TODAYS INSTRUCTION CONNECTS TO CAREER AND LIFELONG LEARNING. APPROACH WE ARE KNOWN FOR OUR PROJECT-BASED, HANDS-ON APPROACH TO LEARNING. OUR APPROACH IS BORN OUT OF THE BELIEF THAT KIDS LEARN BEST BY EXPLORING, DISCOVERING, AND COLLABORATING IN CAREFULLY MATCHED SMALL GROUPS. THIS IS EQUALLY TRUE IN SCIENCE AND MATH AS IT IS IN ENGLISH LITERATURE OR ART. THIS CONSTRUCTIVIST APPROACH IS A LOT LIKE TINKERING. IT ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO DRAW CONNECTIONS BETWEEN DISCIPLINES AND BUILD ON THEIR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE. IT GIVES THEM THE TIME AND SPACE TO TEST THEIR IDEAS AND TO FIGURE OUT HOW THINGS IN THE WORLD WORK. IT SHOWS THEM THAT YOU HAVE TO FAIL A LOT IN ORDER TO LEARN AND THAT FAILURE IS AT THE HEART OF INNOVATION AND INVENTION. THIS IS THE WAY 21ST CENTURY SKILLS ARE BUILT. WE BELIEVE THAT OUR SMALL CLASSROOMS AND COLLABORATIVE LEARNING STYLE CREATE AN INVITING, SAFE, AND PURPOSEFUL ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS THRIVE. WALK INTO ANY CLASSROOM AND YOU WILL SEE CHILDREN PEACEFULLY SOLVING THEIR CONFLICTS WITH THE LOVING SUPPORT OF OUR DEDICATED TEACHERS. OUR BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS ARE CLEAR AND OUR STUDENTS HAPPILY RISE TO MEET THEM. HARMONYS FRIENDLY AND RESPECTFUL ATMOSPHERE IS CONTAGIOUS AND CARRIES ON WELL AFTER SCHOOL IS OVER. THE SCHOOL HAS AN EXTENDED DAY MODEL. STUDENTS RECEIVE AN EXTRA 5 HOURS OF MATH AND ELA INSTRUCTION WEEKLY. TEACHERS ARE ABLE TO DELIVER DATA-DRIVEN, INDIVIDUALIZED, CENTER-BASED INSTRUCTION. MATH AND READING INTERVENTIONISTS ARE ABLE TO MEET ACADEMICALLY STRUGGLING STUDENTS TWICE A WEEK IN SMALL GROUPS OR ONE-ON-ONE TO GIVE INTENSIVE ACADEMIC SUPPORT TO THE STUDENTS. ASSESSMENT WE USE AMPLIFYS DIBELS NEXT AND READING 3D, NWEA'S MAP, CURRICULUM ASSESSMENTS, AND BI-WEEKLY TESTS TO MEASURE STUDENT GROWTH AND GRADE-LEVEL PROFICIENCY IN MATH, READING, AND LANGUAGE USAGE, TAKING A BASELINE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR AND ONE AT MID-TERMS. PROGRESS MONITORING ASSESSMENTS ARE USED ONCE A MONTH TO TRACK STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT MORE CLOSELY. THE RESULTING DATA GIVES OUR TEACHERS ESSENTIAL INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT EACH STUDENT KNOWS SO THAT THEY CAN CREATE TUTORING ROSTERS, SMALL GROUPS, AND TARGETED INSTRUCTIONAL PLANS TO REINFORCE, DEVELOP, OR INTRODUCE SPECIFIC SKILLS AND CONCEPTS. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTINUOUS AND EMBEDDED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IS THE KEY FOR RAISING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND WE TAKE IT SERIOUSLY AT HARMONY. EVERY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON OUR TEACHERS COLLABORATE IN A PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY (PLC) TO SHARE THEIR STRUGGLES AND WHAT WORKS IN A FOCUSED AND POWERFUL WAY. OUTSIDE OF THE FORMAL PLC STRUCTURE, OUR TEACHERS SHARE THEIR PLANNING PERIODS EVERY DAY. INFORMALLY, YOU WILL OFTEN SEE OUR TEACHERS WORKING TOGETHER AFTER SCHOOL INTO THE EVENING HOURS. CUSTOMIZABLE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING MAPS ARE BUILT-IN ONLINE TO OUR MATH, ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS, AND SCIENCE CURRICULA. IT ALLOWS TEACHERS TO REFLECT ON AND TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR OWN PD, BUILDING CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND INSTRUCTIONAL CAPACITY THAT THEY CAN TAKE DIRECTLY TO THE CLASSROOM.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 3HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS OFFERS SERVICES THAT ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF HARMONY DC'S CHARTER SCHOOL OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES. GIVEN THE STRUCTURAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE TWO ORGANIZATIONS, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2014, HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ENTERED INTO A SCHOOL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HARMONY DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS WHICH IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE ON JUNE 30, 2029. SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, DATA NETWORK SOLUTIONS, TEACHER AND LEADERSHIP COACHING, AND HUMAN RESOURCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6AS ENACTED BY THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, HARMONY DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS HAS A SOLE MEMBER WITH VOTING RIGHTS AS WELL AS OTHER RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES AS AUTHORIZED BY ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS. THE SOLE MEMBER IS HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, A SEPARATELY INCORPORATED TEXAS NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501 (C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT OPERATES MULTIPLE CHARTER SCHOOLS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7AAS ENACTED BY THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, HARMONY DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS HAS A SOLE MEMBER WITH VOTING RIGHTS AS WELL AS OTHER RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES AS AUTHORIZED BY ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS. THE SOLE MEMBER IS HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, A SEPARATELY INCORPORATED TEXAS NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501 (C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT OPERATES MULTIPLE CHARTER SCHOOLS. BECAUSE OF THE VOTING RIGHTS, THE AGENT FOR HARMONY DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS HAS THE ABILITY TO VOTE ON MATTERS AS THEY RELATE TO APPOINTING ONE OR MORE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11BTHE CEO/PRINCIPAL OF HARMONY DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS ALONG WITH ITS OUTSOURCED BOOKKEEPING FIRM REVIEW THE DRAFT FORM 990 INFORMATION TAX RETURN AS PREPARED BY THE ACCOUNTANTS/AUDITORS. ONCE REVIEWED AND ALL SUGGESTED REVISIONS ARE MADE, THE FORM 990 IS EMAILED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ACCEPTANCE, INCLUDING POSSIBLE REVISIONS. ONCE ACCEPTED, THE 990 TAX RETURN IS EXECUTED BY THE CEO/PRINCIPAL.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12CTHE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS CONSTANTLY MONITORED BY ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THROUGH REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES. ANNUALLY BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM IDENTIFYING ANY RELATIONSHIPS OR CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH THE BOARD OR STAFF MEMBER BELIEVES COULD CONTRIBUTE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. PROCEDURES: A.PRIOR TO BOARD ACTION ON A CONTRACT OR OTHER TRANSACTION INVOLVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, A BOARD MEMBER HAVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL DISCLOSE ALL FACTS MATERIAL TO THE CONFLICT OR INTEREST. SUCH DISCLOSURES SHALL BE REFLECTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING. B.A PERSON WHO HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE DECISION EXCEPT TO DISCLOSE MATERIAL FACTS AND TO RESPOND TO QUESTIONS. C.THE PERSON HAVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY NOT VOTE ON THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION. D.STAFF MEMBERS WHO HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO A CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION THAT IS NOT THE SUBJECT OF BOARD ACTION SHALL DISCLOSE TO THE BOARD CHAIR ANY SUCH CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THAT STAFF MEMBER SHALL REFRAIN FROM ANY ACTION THAT MAY AFFECT THE SCHOOL'S PARTICIPATION IN SUCH CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION. IN THE EVENT IT IS NOT ENTIRELY CLEAR THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT SHALL DISCLOSE THE CIRCUMSTANCES TO THE BOARD CHAIR.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15ATHE CEO/PRINCIPAL'S COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD THROUGH ITS GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE USING A WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, FORM 990'S OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER APPROPRIATE INFORMATION RELATED TO COMPARABLE POSITIONS OF SIMILAR SIZED ORGANIZATIONS. OTHER EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED USING SIMILAR SOURCES AND APPROVED BY THE CEO/PRINCIPAL.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE FORWARDED TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD WHICH PROVIDES OVERSIGHT AND DISTRIBUTION OF RELEVANT INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC. THE FORM 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. IN ADDITION, THE 990 INFORMATION TAX RETURN IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION ON THE DC PCSB WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11GOTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES 109,063 2,351 0 CONTRACTED INSTRUCTION 701,747 0 0 EARLY EDUCATION SUPPORT 150,000 0 0 TOTAL 960,810 2,351 0

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Id Related Tax Exempt Org IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp (2 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdEINEINPrimary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesTxtLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateCdExempt Code SectionExemptCodeSectionTxtPublic Charity StatusPublicCharityStatusTxtBusiness Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1TxtControlled OrganizationControlledOrganizationIndDirect Controlling NADirectControllingNACd
HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
9321 WEST SAM HOUSTON PARKWAY SOUTHHOUSTONTX77099760615245MEMBERTX501 C32NAfalse
HARMONY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
9555 WEST SAM HOUSTON PARKWAYHOUSTONTX77099473863601SUPPORTINGTX501 C312AfalseN/A
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts RyltsfalseReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd
Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth OrgfalseGiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd
Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth OrgfalseGiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees To Other OrgfalseLoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees From Oth OrgfalseLoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd
Div Related OrganizationfalseDivRelatedOrganizationInd
Asset Sale To Other OrgfalseAssetSaleToOtherOrgInd
Asset Purchase From Other OrgfalseAssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd
Asset ExchangefalseAssetExchangeInd
Rental Of Facilities To Oth OrgfalseRentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd
Rental Of Fclts From Oth OrgYes (true)RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services For Oth OrgfalsePerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services By Other OrgfalsePerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd
Sharing Of FacilitiesfalseSharingOfFacilitiesInd
Paid Employees SharingfalsePaidEmployeesSharingInd
Reimbursement Paid To Other OrgfalseReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd
Reimbursement Paid By Other OrgfalseReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd
Transfer To Other OrgfalseTransferToOtherOrgInd
Transfer From Other OrgfalseTransferFromOtherOrgInd

Transactions Related Org TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp

Other Organization Name OtherOrganizationName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLSBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Transaction TypeKTransactionTypeTxt
Involved$92,408InvolvedAmt
Method Of Amount DeterminationCOSTMethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt

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