| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1 |
THE PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT AND CEO COMPRISE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THERE ARE NO MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THAT ARE NOT ON THE GOVERNING BODY. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETS AS DEEMED NECESSARY OUTSIDE THE SCHEDULED BOARD MEETINGS TO ADDRESS PRESSING ISSUES. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ACTS ON BEHALF OF THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FOR EXAMPLE, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ENGAGED SEARCH FIRM TO IDENTIFY, VET AND RECOMMEND A NEW CEO. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 |
ASCD OFFERS SEVERAL MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES SURE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF EVERY EDUCATOR. EACH MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY COMES IN EITHER PRINT/ONLINE OR ONLINE-ONLY FORMAT. THE ONLINE-ONLY MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES OFFER THE SAME VALUABLE BENEFITS AND DEEP DISCOUNTS ON ASCD PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES AS THEIR PRINT/ONLINE COUNTERPARTS. WHERE THE PRINT/ONLINE AND ONLINE-ONLY MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES DIFFER IS WITH THE DELIVERY METHOD OF BENEFITS. EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATION UPDATE ARE DELIVERED ONLY ELECTRONICALLY FOR ONLINE-ONLY MEMBERS. ADDITIONALLY, THE MEMBER BOOKS ARE PROVIDED AS DOWNLOADS IN E-BOOK FORMAT FOR PREMIUM ONLINE AND SELECT ONLINE MEMBERS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A |
ASCD'S NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE DEVELOPS THE SLATE OF CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION. THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP THEN VOTES TO ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B |
CHANGES TO THE GOVERNANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY MEMBERS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B |
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVEIWS THE 990 AFTER IT IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE CPA FIRM BUT BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C |
EACH BOARD MEMBER AT THE START OF THEIR TERM IS REQUIRED TO READ AND AGREE BY SIGNING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE POLICY STATES THE FOLLOWING: THERE MAY BE TIMES IN YOUR ROLE AS A BOARD MEMBER THAT YOU COULD ENCOUNTER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINE ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP YOU IN SUCH A SITUATION. TO AVOID A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AT THE TIME AN ACTION OR POLICY IS UNDER CONSIDERATION, EACH OFFICER AND ALL ELECTED OR APPOINTED OFFICIALS AND STAFF MEMBERS INFORM THE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL OR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS OF ANY POSITION CURRENTLY HELD OR HELD IN THE PAST, OF ANY INVESTMENT, AND OF ANY BUSINESS OR A VOCATIONAL ACTIVITY THAT MAY RESULT IN A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR BIAS FOR OR AGAINST THE PARTICULAR ACTION OR POLICY. OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, OR STAFF MEMBERS ABSTAIN FROM PARTICIPATION IN THE REVIEW OF OR FROM VOTING ON ANY ACTION IN WHICH THEY HAVE A DIRECT OR INDIRECT INTEREST. THE PERSON HAVING THE CONFLICT RETIRES FROM THE ROOM IN WHICH THE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL OR BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS MEETING BUT PROVIDES ANY AND ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING REFLECT THAT THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST WAS DISCLOSED AND THAT THE INTERESTED PERSON WAS NOT PRESENT DURING THE FINAL DISCUSSION AND DID NOT VOTE. I AGREE THAT I WILL FOLLOW THE ABOVE GUIDELINES AND IF IN DOUBT ABOUT A SITUATION, I WILL BRING IT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE OTHER OFFICERS FOR CLARIFICATION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 |
THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S, CHIEF OFFICERS', AND KEY STAFF'S COMPENSATION USING COMPENSATION SURVEYS AS A BENCHMARK. THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES MAY OR MAY NOT MAKE A RECOMMENDATION FOR EQUITY ADJUSTMENTS BASED ON THE SURVEY DATA. ANCHORED WITH THE ANNUAL SALARY BUDGET AND INFORMATION FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DETERMINES AND APPROVES ANNUAL INCREASES FOR THE ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHIEF OFFICERS. AND KEY STAFF. 2017 WAS THE MOST RECENT YEAR IN WHICH THE PROCESS INCLUDED REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY INDEPENDENT PERSONS, COMPARABILITY DATA, AND CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION. A NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WAS HIRED ON JAN 1, 2020 AND THE HIRING PROCESS WAS HANDLED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES, DID BENCHMARKING AND PROVIDED THE INFORMATION TO THE BOARD PRESIDENT. FROM THERE, THE BOARD RETAINED A SEARCH FIRM TO FILL THE ROLE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 |
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST OR BY TELEPHONE. ASCD PROVIDES COPIES TO THE REQUESTER WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF RECEIVING THE REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G |
CONSULTING FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,727,189. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,137,648. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,864,837. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: |
LOSS ON INTEREST RATE SWAP -333,752. INVESTMENT LOSS FROM SGC, LLC -5,360. |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.