2022-12-19T12:48:49-05:00 2022-06-30 201617168 MAY JACKSON HENDRICK LLC 18801 E MAINSTREET STE 240 PARKER CO 801343445 990 2021-07-01 274545786 MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL MOUN 9708285600 108 W 31ST STREET DURANGO CO 81301 ERIN PATLA PRESIDENT 9708285610 2022-10-20 true ERIN PATLA 999009999 LORI K HENDRICK P00655374 3038414220 2022-12-19 2021 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z ERIN PATLA 5642529 false X WWW.MOUNTAINMIDDLESCHOOL.ORG X 2009 CO MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL (MMS OR THE SCHOOL), A COLORADO NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, WAS CREATED IN 2009 PURSUANT TO THE COLORADO CHARTER SCHOOLS ACT TO FORM AND OPERATE A CHARTER SCHOOL LOCATED IN DURANGO, COLORADO. IN 2011 THE SCHOOL ENTERED INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE COLORADO CHARTER SCHOOL INSTITUTE (THE INSTITUTE) TO AUTHORIZE THE SCHOOL FOR AN INITIAL TERM OF THREE YEARS, TO JUNE 30, 2014. THE SCHOOL BEGAN OPERATIONS IN AUGUST, 2011. 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EACH STUDENT DESERVES: AN INDIVIDUALIZED CURRICULUM THAT IS DESIGNED ON THE NEEDS, STRENGTHS, ABILITIES, AND LEARNING STYLE OF EACH STUDENT TO MAXIMIZE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT; AN ENVIRONMENT REINFORCING THE BELIEF THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL HAS A UNIQUE POTENTIAL THAT CAN BE DEVELOPED, WHILE UNDERSTANDING THAT NOT EVERY STUDENT CAN BE SUCCESSFUL ALL OF THE TIME; AN OPEN AND RECEPTIVE ATMOSPHERE THAT RESPECTS AND ENCOURAGES THE INDIVIDUAL IDEAS AND INTELLECTUAL PURSUITS OF EVERY STUDENT AND FACULTY MEMBER; AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE FACULTY, STAFF, AND ADMINISTRATORS LEAD BY EXAMPLE FOR STUDENT ATTAINMENT OF HONESTY, RESPECT FOR OTHERS, TRUTH, AND THEREFORE SELFLESSNESS; FOSTERING MEANINGFUL STUDENT-FACULTY INTERACTION; AND INSTRUCTORS THAT RECEIVE CONTINUING EDUCATION ON THE COGNITIVE, ACADEMIC AND EMOTIONAL BENEFITS OF PROJECT- BASED LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODOLOGIES RELEVANT FOR 4TH - 8TH GRADERS. THESE BELIEFS ARE EXPECTED TO GUIDE PROGRAMMING, AS WELL AS SOUND DECISION-MAKING IN SUPPORTING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOR ALL MMS STUDENTS. THESE CORE VALUES WERE A RESULT OF COMMUNITY INPUT AND THE ANALYSIS OF DATA FROM THE EXISTING MIDDLE SCHOOLS IN THE DURANGO COMMUNITY AS PART OF ITS DEVELOPMENT. THE UIP WAS CREATED FROM INPUT PROVIDED BY STAFF, SCHOOL BOARD, AND OUR SAC COMMITTEE. OUR SAC COMMITTEE IS COMPOSED OF BOARD MEMBERS, PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. TOGETHER WE ANALYZED ALL DATA AND FORMULATED TARGETED GOALS TO IMPROVE OUR STUDENT'S ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND CLOSE ACHIEVEMENT GAPS. 2021-2022 GOALS: SCHOOL CONDITIONS GOAL: STUDENT-TEACHER INTERACTION & SCHOOL CULTURE I CAN ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN DEVELOPING A STUDENT-CENTERED, RESILIENT ECOSYSTEM FOCUSED ON THE JOY OF LEARNING, TRUST, HIGH EXPECTATIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITY; A CULTURE WHERE STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT TO BE THE LEADERS OF THEIR OWN BEHAVIOR AND LEARNING SO THEY CAN BE PREPARED TO REACH THEIR SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC POTENTIAL AND OWN THEIR FUTURE. (STUDENT SUCCESS TEAM -SST LED BY OUR DEAN OF STUDENTS) - I CAN OVERTLY AND DIRECTLY ARTICULATE AND TEACH BEHAVIORS AND ASPECTS OF THE HABITS OF HEART AND MIND/AGENCY OUTCOMES NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS. - I CAN HELP STUDENTS BECOME ORGANIZED AND SELF-DIRECTED IN ORDER TO OWN THEIR LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR BY WRITING GOALS AND REFLECTIONS ALIGNED WITH THE PERFORMANCE OUTCOME LANGUAGE. - I CAN INCORPORATE SOURCES OF STRENGTH INTO MY ADVISORY LESSONS. - I CAN CONTRIBUTE TO A CULTURE AND CLIMATE CONDUCIVE TO EXCELLENT BEHAVIOR AND PERFORMANCE FOR ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF. - I CAN BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR MY RESPONSIBILITIES AS A STUDENT AND STAFF MEMBER. (INCLUSION, CO-TEACHING, ETC.) - I CAN MANAGE MY ENERGY TO BE MY BEST SELF. - I CAN HELP STUDENTS CONTRIBUTE TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY AND CULTURE BY FOLLOWING OUR SCHOOL'S MISSION AND VISION. - I CAN HELP STUDENTS PREPARE FOR SUCCESS IN HIGH SCHOOL AS CITIZEN SCHOLARS IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN COLLEGE AND BEYOND. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT GOAL: ACADEMIC GROWTH AND ACHIEVEMENT I CAN ENHANCE MY PROJECT-BASED LEARNING INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS BY PARTICIPATING IN ONGOING FEEDBACK AND INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING TO FOSTER AND BUILD A STUDENT CENTERED CULTURE THAT CONSISTENTLY PRODUCES STRONG ACADEMIC GROWTH, ACHIEVEMENT, ENGAGEMENT, AND STUDENT AGENCY. (INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAM -ILT LED BY OUR INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE) - I CAN CREATE AND IMPLEMENT A UNIFORM PROJECT CURRICULUM MAP THAT IS ALIGNED TO COLORADO ACADEMIC AND COMMON CORE STANDARDS TO ENSURE RIGOROUS, EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING TO DEVELOP STUDENT AGENCY. - I CAN USE LEARNING TARGETS ALIGNED TO STANDARDS AND CHARACTER TARGETS TO GUIDE MY DAILY CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION IN ORDER TO DEVELOP MY STUDENT'S AGENCY (GROWTH MINDSET, INCREASE THEIR ENGAGEMENT, AND ACHIEVEMENT.) - I CAN UTILIZE MULTIPLE ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES/DATA TO CONTINUOUSLY INFORM MY INSTRUCTION TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ALL STUDENTS IN ORDER TO MEASURE THEIR PROGRESS TOWARD MASTERY OF GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATIONS AND IMPROVE MY INSTRUCTION. - I CAN INTEGRATE PBL INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES/PROTOCOLS TO ENGAGE ALL STUDENTS COGNITIVELY AND ENSURE THAT STUDENTS LEARN TOWARD MASTERY. - I CAN UTILIZE QUALITY CO-TEACHING TECHNIQUES TO PRODUCE THE CONDITIONS FOR GROWTH, ENGAGEMENT AND HIGH ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN MY CLASSROOM. - I CAN INCORPORATE GRAPPLE PROBLEMS CONSISTENTLY IN MATH AND HUMANITIES TO PROMOTE A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF MATHEMATICAL AND HUMANITIES CONCEPTS. - I CAN ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN OUR PD AND PLANNING TIME TO SHARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF OUR STUDENT'S SUCCESS AND RIGOROUS CYCLES OF TEACHING AND LEARNING. 3598800 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true true false true false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 18 0 true 28 true false false false false false false false false X 5 5 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X THE ORGANIZATION 9708285610 108 W 31ST STREET DURANGO CO 81301 X ERIN PATLA PRESIDENT 5.00 X X 0 0 0 KEVIN COLLINS TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ELLEN GOLDEN SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JASON SILVA MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 BEN THOMPSON MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 false false false 470523 97337 567860 FOOD SERVICE 62985 62985 STUDENT FEES 39672 39672 102657 1506 1506 BOND PROCEEDS 2303712 2303712 STATE PER PUPIL REVENUE 2261667 2261667 STATE MILL LEVY 404870 404870 257 257 4970506 5642529 5074669 2502577 2502577 1318602 847745 470857 160894 109777 51117 -421957 -306644 -115313 2732 2732 15318 15318 202851 126733 76118 4588 4588 55352 55352 72000 72000 8205 8205 64140 23977 40163 38175 38175 SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS 294635 294635 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 35520 35520 UTILITIES 21336 21336 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 11162 11162 3279 3279 4389409 3598800 790609 0 1227880 1730416 40634 177312 39342 24577 784413 576839 271714 207574 1252416 743283 2831986 2883162 467 40331 33749 38080 5016349 3770210 5050565 3848621 X -2596542 -1276447 377963 310988 -2218579 -965459 2831986 2883162 1253120 X false true X true false X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 441086 348553 92533 186809 124035 62774 156518 104251 52267 207574 DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PROJECTED AND ACT 743283 743283 NET PENSION LIABILITY 2354231 DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EXPECTED AND ACTU 1302081 OTHER POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT LIAB 113898 3770210 5642529 5642529 5642529 4389409 4389409 4389409 true true true true true true true false false false false false false false false true false true SCHEDULE E, LINE 3 DURING THE LOTTERY ENROLLMENT PERIOD, THE SCHOOL REQUIRES ALL PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS AND FAMILIES TO REVIEW AND SIGN OFF THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SCHOOL'S LOTTERY POLICY. THE FIRST PARAGRAPH OF THE POLICY IS THE SCHOOL'S NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY. THE NEWSPAPER ADS DURING THE ENROLLMENT PERIOD DIRECT SCHEDULE E, LINE 6 PER PUPIL OPERATING REVENUE AND GRANT FUNDS ARE RECEIVED FROM THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. true MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION 108 WEST 31ST DURANGO CO 81301 472584611 501C3 2502577 FMV BUILDING ADDITION SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 ORGANIZATION REQUIRES SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION (INVOICE OR SIMILAR) FOR EXPENSES INCURRED. FINANCIAL RECORDS ARE MAINTAINED IN QUICKBOOKS. ERIN PATLA BOARD MEMBER MFE BLD LEASE, CONTR false JASON SILVA BOARD MEMBER MFE BLD LEASE, CONTR false SCHEDULE L, PART V ERIN PATLA AND JASON SILVA ARE BOARD MEMBERS OF MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL (MMS) AND MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION (MFE). MMS HAS A LEASE FOR THE SCHOOL BUILDING WITH MFE. MMS MADE CONTRIBUTIONS TO MFE FOR A BUILDING ADDITION TO BE COMPLETED IN 2022. FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL (MMS OR THE SCHOOL), A COLORADO NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, WAS CREATED IN 2009 PURSUANT TO THE COLORADO CHARTER SCHOOLS ACT TO FORM AND OPERATE A CHARTER SCHOOL LOCATED IN DURANGO, COLORADO. IN 2011 THE SCHOOL ENTERED INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE COLORADO CHARTER SCHOOL INSTITUTE (THE INSTITUTE) TO AUTHORIZE THE SCHOOL FOR AN INITIAL TERM OF THREE YEARS, TO JUNE 30, 2014. THE SCHOOL BEGAN OPERATIONS IN AUGUST, 2011. IN 2016, THE SCHOOL RECEIVED CSI APPROVAL FOR A FIVE YEAR CHARTER CONTRACT THAT GOES THROUGH JULY 1, 2021. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A 2020-2021 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL, A PROJECT-BASED LEARNING CHARTER SCHOOL, SERVED 240 STUDENTS IN GRADES 4-8 IN DURANGO, COLORADO. THE SCHOOL YEAR 2020/21 WAS THE TENTH YEAR OF OPERATION FOR MMS. THE SCHOOL HAS EARNED AN ACCREDITATION RATION OF DISTINCTION IN 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020. THE 4TH AND 5TH GRADES COMPLETED THEIR THIRD YEAR OF OPERATION REACHING AN ACCREDITATION RATING OF DISTINCTION. MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL'S DESIGN SPRUNG FROM COMMUNITY CONCERN ABOUT THE LACK OF GROWTH SEEN IN HIGH PERFORMING MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE DURANGO AREA, AS WELL AS CONCERNS REGARDING SCHOOL CULTURE AND STUDENT - TEACHER INTERACTION. AS A RESULT, MMS ADOPTED FIVE CORE BELIEFS IN MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION AS THE FOUNDING PRINCIPLES FOR EFFECTIVE MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION. EACH STUDENT DESERVES: AN INDIVIDUALIZED CURRICULUM THAT IS DESIGNED ON THE NEEDS, STRENGTHS, ABILITIES, AND LEARNING STYLE OF EACH STUDENT TO MAXIMIZE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT; AN ENVIRONMENT REINFORCING THE BELIEF THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL HAS A UNIQUE POTENTIAL THAT CAN BE DEVELOPED, WHILE UNDERSTANDING THAT NOT EVERY STUDENT CAN BE SUCCESSFUL ALL OF THE TIME; AN OPEN AND RECEPTIVE ATMOSPHERE THAT RESPECTS AND ENCOURAGES THE INDIVIDUAL IDEAS AND INTELLECTUAL PURSUITS OF EVERY STUDENT AND FACULTY MEMBER; AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE FACULTY, STAFF, AND ADMINISTRATORS LEAD BY EXAMPLE FOR STUDENT ATTAINMENT OF HONESTY, RESPECT FOR OTHERS, TRUTH, AND THEREFORE SELFLESSNESS; FOSTERING MEANINGFUL STUDENT-FACULTY INTERACTION; AND INSTRUCTORS THAT RECEIVE CONTINUING EDUCATION ON THE COGNITIVE, ACADEMIC AND EMOTIONAL BENEFITS OF PROJECT- BASED LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODOLOGIES RELEVANT FOR 4TH - 8TH GRADERS. THESE BELIEFS ARE EXPECTED TO GUIDE PROGRAMMING, AS WELL AS SOUND DECISION-MAKING IN SUPPORTING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOR ALL MMS STUDENTS. THESE CORE VALUES WERE A RESULT OF COMMUNITY INPUT AND THE ANALYSIS OF DATA FROM THE EXISTING MIDDLE SCHOOLS IN THE DURANGO COMMUNITY AS PART OF ITS DEVELOPMENT. THE UIP WAS CREATED FROM INPUT PROVIDED BY STAFF, SCHOOL BOARD, AND OUR SAC COMMITTEE. OUR SAC COMMITTEE IS COMPOSED OF BOARD MEMBERS, PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. TOGETHER WE ANALYZED ALL DATA AND FORMULATED TARGETED GOALS TO IMPROVE OUR STUDENT'S ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND CLOSE ACHIEVEMENT GAPS. 2021-2022 GOALS: SCHOOL CONDITIONS GOAL: STUDENT-TEACHER INTERACTION & SCHOOL CULTURE I CAN ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN DEVELOPING A STUDENT-CENTERED, RESILIENT ECOSYSTEM FOCUSED ON THE JOY OF LEARNING, TRUST, HIGH EXPECTATIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITY; A CULTURE WHERE STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT TO BE THE LEADERS OF THEIR OWN BEHAVIOR AND LEARNING SO THEY CAN BE PREPARED TO REACH THEIR SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC POTENTIAL AND OWN THEIR FUTURE. (STUDENT SUCCESS TEAM -SST LED BY OUR DEAN OF STUDENTS) - I CAN OVERTLY AND DIRECTLY ARTICULATE AND TEACH BEHAVIORS AND ASPECTS OF THE HABITS OF HEART AND MIND/AGENCY OUTCOMES NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS. - I CAN HELP STUDENTS BECOME ORGANIZED AND SELF-DIRECTED IN ORDER TO OWN THEIR LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR BY WRITING GOALS AND REFLECTIONS ALIGNED WITH THE PERFORMANCE OUTCOME LANGUAGE. - I CAN INCORPORATE SOURCES OF STRENGTH INTO MY ADVISORY LESSONS. - I CAN CONTRIBUTE TO A CULTURE AND CLIMATE CONDUCIVE TO EXCELLENT BEHAVIOR AND PERFORMANCE FOR ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF. - I CAN BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR MY RESPONSIBILITIES AS A STUDENT AND STAFF MEMBER. (INCLUSION, CO-TEACHING, ETC.) - I CAN MANAGE MY ENERGY TO BE MY BEST SELF. - I CAN HELP STUDENTS CONTRIBUTE TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY AND CULTURE BY FOLLOWING OUR SCHOOL'S MISSION AND VISION. - I CAN HELP STUDENTS PREPARE FOR SUCCESS IN HIGH SCHOOL AS CITIZEN SCHOLARS IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN COLLEGE AND BEYOND. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT GOAL: ACADEMIC GROWTH AND ACHIEVEMENT I CAN ENHANCE MY PROJECT-BASED LEARNING INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS BY PARTICIPATING IN ONGOING FEEDBACK AND INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING TO FOSTER AND BUILD A STUDENT CENTERED CULTURE THAT CONSISTENTLY PRODUCES STRONG ACADEMIC GROWTH, ACHIEVEMENT, ENGAGEMENT, AND STUDENT AGENCY. (INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAM -ILT LED BY OUR INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE) - I CAN CREATE AND IMPLEMENT A UNIFORM PROJECT CURRICULUM MAP THAT IS ALIGNED TO COLORADO ACADEMIC AND COMMON CORE STANDARDS TO ENSURE RIGOROUS, EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING TO DEVELOP STUDENT AGENCY. - I CAN USE LEARNING TARGETS ALIGNED TO STANDARDS AND CHARACTER TARGETS TO GUIDE MY DAILY CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION IN ORDER TO DEVELOP MY STUDENT'S AGENCY (GROWTH MINDSET, INCREASE THEIR ENGAGEMENT, AND ACHIEVEMENT.) - I CAN UTILIZE MULTIPLE ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES/DATA TO CONTINUOUSLY INFORM MY INSTRUCTION TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ALL STUDENTS IN ORDER TO MEASURE THEIR PROGRESS TOWARD MASTERY OF GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATIONS AND IMPROVE MY INSTRUCTION. - I CAN INTEGRATE PBL INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES/PROTOCOLS TO ENGAGE ALL STUDENTS COGNITIVELY AND ENSURE THAT STUDENTS LEARN TOWARD MASTERY. - I CAN UTILIZE QUALITY CO-TEACHING TECHNIQUES TO PRODUCE THE CONDITIONS FOR GROWTH, ENGAGEMENT AND HIGH ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN MY CLASSROOM. - I CAN INCORPORATE GRAPPLE PROBLEMS CONSISTENTLY IN MATH AND HUMANITIES TO PROMOTE A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF MATHEMATICAL AND HUMANITIES CONCEPTS. - I CAN ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN OUR PD AND PLANNING TIME TO SHARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF OUR STUDENT'S SUCCESS AND RIGOROUS CYCLES OF TEACHING AND LEARNING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B A DRAFT PDF OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. UPON APPROVAL OF THE FORM 990 THE RETURN IS RELEASED TO THE IRS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS SHALL REPORT ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IN WRITING TO THE BOARD PRIOR TO THE TIME SET FOR VOTING ON ANY SUCH TRANSACTION, SHALL RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM DISCUSSION AND VOTING ON THE MATTER(S), AND SHALL NOT ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION(S) OF OTHER BOARD MEMBERS IN VOTING ON THE MATTER. THE WRITTEN DISCLOSURES WILL BE ATTACHED TO THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING IN WHICH BOARD ACTION OCCURRED RELATING TO THE MATTER DISCLOSED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE COMPENSATION FOR THE HEAD OF SCHOOL IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD TREASURER AND PRESIDENT USE COMPOSITE DATA TO INFORM THE COMPENSATION DECISION THAT INCLUDES COMPENSATION SCHEDULES OF OTHER SCHOOLS WITHIN DISTRICTS SURROUNDING MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL AS WELL AS ACROSS THE STATE OF COLORADO, PARTICULARLY IN STATE AND INSTITUTE CHARTER SCHOOLS, CONSIDERING VARIABLES SUCH AS BUDGETS AND SCHOOL SIZE AND HEAD OF SCHOOL DUTIES SIMILAR TO THOSE AT MOUNTIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL. THE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER WILL DISCUSS CONPENSATION NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE HEAD OF SCHOOL AND TAKE THOSE NEGOTIATIONS TO THE ENTIRE BOARD FOR APPROVAL. COMPENSATION IN YEARS AFTER THE FIRST YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT WILL ALSO BE DETERMINED BY PERFORMANCE OF THE SCHOOL AS A WHOLE AS WELL AS THE HEAD OF SCHOOL, IN PARTICULAR, THE ACHIEVEMENT OF GOALS THAT WERE MUTUALLY SET BY THE HEAD OF SCHOOL AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE COMPENSATION FOR KEY EMPLOYEES IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE HEADO OF SCHOOL. THE HEAD OF SCHOOL USES COMPENSATION SCHEDULES OF OTHER SCHOOLS WITHIN DISTRICTS SURROUNDING MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL AS WELL AS ACROSS THE STATE OF COLORADO, PARTICULARLY IN STATE AND INSTITUTE CHARTER SCHOOLS, CONSIDERING VARIABLES SUCH AS BUDGETS AND SCHOOL SIZE AND THE KEY EMPLOYEE'S RESPONSIBILITES SIMILAR TO THOSE AT MOUNTIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL. THE HEAD OF SCHOOL HANDLES THE CONPENSATION NEGOTIATIONS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 18 THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.