SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

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OMB No. 1545-0047
2016
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Walworth Barbour American
International School in israel inc
Employer identification number

98-6004081
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part XI, Line 5 the school's investments in securities increased in value during the fiscal year in the amount of $178,112. such an unrealized gain is not recognized on the form 990 until realized.
Form 990, Part Vi, Section A, Line 7a the wbais school board meets each month and has general policy-making authority, with very specific responsibilities for the financial planning for the school. the wbais school board is composed of seven members, designated as chairman, treasurer, and five members-at-large. four of the board seats shall be filled by U.S. citizens affiliated with the U.S. embassy such as: employed by the U.S. Government or spouses thereof, and the remaining three seats shall be filled by members who represent other elements of the school community. one of the seven board seats may be filled by a person who is neither a parent, nor a guardian of a registered student. vacancies will be filled by a majority vote of the school board on the candidate nominated by the chairman or chairman pro-term. in the case of vacant seats affiliated with the U.S. embassy, the U.S. ambassador will make the appointment in collaboration with the school board and the head of school. the teachers have a union that negotiates with the school board concerning teacher salaries, benefits and conditions of employment. the salary scale of the teachers is available to the public.
Form 990, Part Vi, Section b, Lines 15a and 15b the school board hires the superintendent and takes a major role in negotiating the teacherscontract. the school board has delegated to the superintendent the overall responsibility relating to the hiring and retention of school personnel. senior administrative staff are hired under contract and all other employees are compensated according to the salary scales approved by the school board. confidential matters regarding personnel and contract issues are addressed by the school board in private executive session.
Form 990, Part Vi, Section b, Line 11b the form 990 is presented to the finance committee and full school board.
Form 990, Part Vi, Section b, Lines 12 and 19 the school's policy binder and conflict of interest policy are available to the public. the policy binder is available on-line. the school's governing documents and financial statements are available to the public on request to the administrative manager.
Form 990, Part XII wbais is audited by the well known, international auditing firm of KPMG. the school uses the accrual method of accounting with generally accepted accounting principles. accountings are presented at the monthly board meetings, which are open to the public. the audit report is unqualified and no material irregularities exist. the audit report is presented to the school board who meets with the auditors and reviews the report.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016


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