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MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL: Form 990, tax year 2019

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Organization
MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL (EIN 27-4545786)
Tax period
2019-07-01 to 2020-06-30
Filed
2020-10-21
IRS object ID
202022959349301522
Schema version
2019v5.0
Source
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Activity Or MissionMOUNTAIN 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.ActivityOrMissionDesc
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MissionMOUNTAIN 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.MissionDesc
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Desc19-20 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 WILL BE 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 SECOND 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. THIS UIP WAS CREATED FROM INPUT PROVIDED BY STAFF, SCHOOL BOARD, AND OUR SAC COMMITTEE. OUR SAC COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED 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. 20-21 GOALS: TO BEST PREPARE FOR IN PERSON, BLENDED AND REMOTE LEARNING FOR THE 2020/21 SCHOOL YEAR. SCHOOL CONDITIONS GOAL: TO IMPROVE STUDENT-TEACHER INTERACTION & SCHOOL CULTURE. I CAN PARTICIPATE IN DEVELOPING A RESILIENT ECOSYSTEM FOCUSED ON THE JOY OF LEARNING, 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) TO BEST PREPARE FOR IN PERSON, BLENDED AND REMOTE LEARNING FOR THE 2020/21 SCHOOL YEAR. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT GOAL: TO IMPROVE 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, ENGAGEMENT, AGENCY AND ACHIEVEMENT. (INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAM -ILT LED BY OUR INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE)Desc
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Travel TravelGrp

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Insurance InsuranceGrp

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FS AuditedYes (true)FSAuditedInd

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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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$441,086OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$319,346DepreciationAmt
Book Value$121,740BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Depreciation$53,279DepreciationAmt
Book Value$133,530BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Depreciation$75,505DepreciationAmt
Book Value$81,013BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$336,283TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Assets Org OtherAssetsOrgGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescDIFFERENCE BETWEEN PROJECTED AND ACTDesc
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Other Assets$580,887TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (3 entries)

DescDescAmtAmt
NET PENSION LIABILITY$2,975,709
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EXPECTED AND ACTU$1,729,376
OTHER POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT LIAB$146,270
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$4,851,355TotalLiabilityAmt
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$2,827,168TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Revenue Subtotal$2,827,168RevenueSubtotalAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$2,827,168TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$2,374,076TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Expenses Subtotal$2,374,076ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$2,374,076TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

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 3DURING 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 6PER PUPIL OPERATING REVENUE AND GRANT FUNDS ARE RECEIVED FROM THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (true)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Recipient Table RecipientTable

Recipient Business Name RecipientBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONBusinessNameLine1Txt

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1108 WEST 31STAddressLine1Txt
CityDURANGOCityNm
State AbbreviationCOStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP81301ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Recipient EIN472584611RecipientEIN
IRC Section501C3IRCSectionDesc
Cash Grant$185,586CashGrantAmt
Valuation Method UsedFMVValuationMethodUsedDesc
Purpose Of GrantREPLACE ROOFPurposeOfGrantTxt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationORGANIZATION REQUIRES SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION (INVOICE OR SIMILAR) FOR EXPENSES INCURRED. FINANCIAL RECORDS ARE MAINTAINED IN QUICKBOOKS.ExplanationTxt

Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL

Bus Tr Involve Interested Prsn BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp

Name Of Interested NameOfInterested

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonLEEANN VALLEJOSPersonNm
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Relationship DescriptionBOARD MEMBERRelationshipDescriptionTxt
TransactionMFE BLDG LOAN PAYOFFTransactionDesc
Sharing Of RevenuesfalseSharingOfRevenuesInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE L, PART VFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationLEEANN VALLEJOS IS A BOARD MEMBER OF MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL (MMS) AND MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION (MFE). MMS HAS A LEASE FOR THE SCHOOL BUILDING WITH MFE. MMS MADE A CONTRIBUTION TO MFE TO PAY OFF ONE OF MFE'S BUILDING LOANS.ExplanationTxt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (8 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONMOUNTAIN 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 4A19-20 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 WILL BE 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 SECOND 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. THIS UIP WAS CREATED FROM INPUT PROVIDED BY STAFF, SCHOOL BOARD, AND OUR SAC COMMITTEE. OUR SAC COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED 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. 20-21 GOALS: TO BEST PREPARE FOR IN PERSON, BLENDED AND REMOTE LEARNING FOR THE 2020/21 SCHOOL YEAR. SCHOOL CONDITIONS GOAL: TO IMPROVE STUDENT-TEACHER INTERACTION & SCHOOL CULTURE. I CAN PARTICIPATE IN DEVELOPING A RESILIENT ECOSYSTEM FOCUSED ON THE JOY OF LEARNING, 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) TO BEST PREPARE FOR IN PERSON, BLENDED AND REMOTE LEARNING FOR THE 2020/21 SCHOOL YEAR. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT GOAL: TO IMPROVE 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, ENGAGEMENT, AGENCY AND ACHIEVEMENT. (INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAM -ILT LED BY OUR INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE)
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11BA 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 12CBOARD 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 15ATHE 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 15BTHE 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 18THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.