SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
SCHOOLS IN ACTION
 
Employer identification number

26-0827814
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PAGE 1, ITEM C SCHOOL
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION ARTS IN ACTION COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL WILL INSPIRE AND PREPARE DIVERSE URBAN STUDENTS IN GRADES K-5 TO ACHIEVE COLLEGE AND CAREER GOALS, TO LIVE HEALTHY, FULLFILLING LIVES, AND TO TAKE STRATEGIC ACTION FOR A MORE JUST, HUMANE AND SUSTAINABLE WORLD. ARTS IN ACTION WILL PREPARE STUDENTS WITH CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM SOLVING AND FUNDAMENTAL ACADEMIC SKILLS THROUGH AN AUTHENTIC, CHALLENGING, AND ENGAGING LEARNING EXPERIENCE. A SUPPORTIVE SCHOOL CULTURE AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS WILL EQUIP STUDENTS TO HANDLE LIFE CHALLENGES WITH CONFIDENCE. AN OVERARCHING THEME OF CIVIC AWARENESS AND ACTION WILL GUIDE THE PLANNING OF ARTS-ENRICHED CURRICULUM, AND PRINCIPLES OF DEMOCRACY, KINDNESS AND RESPECT WILL ANCHOR THE SCHOOL CULTURE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMITTEE WITH THE ACCOUNTANT AND COPIES ARE PROVIDED TO THE GOVERNING BODY WITH DISCUSSION AT A BOARD MEEETING FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING THE FORM.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE SCHOOL SHALL COMPLETE A STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST DISCLOSING REPORTABLE INVESTMENTS, INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY, BUSINESS POSITIONS, AND INCOME.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE PRINCIPAL'S SALARY IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BASED ON COMPARABLE SALARIES FOR THIS POSITION AT OTHER LOCAL CHARTER SCHOOLS OF SIMILAR SIZE. OTHER FACTORS INCLUDE CREDENTIALS, NUMBER OF YEARS IN TEACHING AND LEADERSHIP POSITIONS. OTHER ADMINISTRATORS SALARIES ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD AS PART OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET APPROVAL PROCESS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS WHICH INCLUDE BOARD MEETINGS AND AGENDAS ARE ANNOUNCED ON THE SCHOOL WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G INSTRUCTIONAL CONSULTANTS 180,539 0 0 HOUSEKEEPING 11,038 0 0 NON-INSTRUCTIONAL CONSULTANTS 60,979 0 0 DISTRICT FEES 90,233 0 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013

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