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MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL: Form 990, tax year 2017

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Organization
MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL (EIN 27-4545786)
Tax period
2017-07-01 to 2018-06-30
Filed
2018-12-27
IRS object ID
201930089349300518
Schema version
2017v2.3
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Tax Period End2018-06-30TaxPeriodEndDt

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Filer Filer

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Business Name BusinessName

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IP Address IPAddress

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Principal OfficerHEATHER OTTERPrincipalOfficerNm
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Organization501c3Yes (X)Organization501c3Ind
Website AddressWWW.MOUNTAINMIDDLESCHOOL.ORGWebsiteAddressTxt
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Formation2009FormationYr
Legal Domicile StateCOLegalDomicileStateCd
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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Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
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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Significant ChangefalseSignificantChangeInd
Expense$2,000,191ExpenseAmt
Revenue$245,958RevenueAmt
Desc2016/17 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: AS AN INDEPENDENT CHARTER SCHOOL, MMS IS ABLE TO TAKE A CREATIVE APPROACH TO CURRICULUM CONTENT BY DESIGNING PROJECT BASED INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCES THAT INTRINSICALLY MOTIVATE STUDENTS TO SUCCEED. THE SCHOOL HAS GONE TO LOTTERY EVERY YEAR SINCE INCEPTION WITH A WAITLIST GROWING EACH YEAR. THE SCHOOL COMPLETED ITS FIRST YEAR FOR THE NEWLY ADDED 4TH AND 5TH GRADES. MMS BELIEVES THAT EVERY CHILD HAS WITHIN THEM THE POSSIBILITY FOR GREATNESS, WHICH WILL BE NURTURED THROUGH A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT IS PROVOCATIVE, STIMULATING, INTERACTIVE, INSPIRATIONAL, THOUGHT-PROVOKING, CHALLENGING AND BOLD MMS IS SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THE COLORADO CHARTER SCHOOL INSTITUTE. SINCE 2014, MMS HAS HELD CSI'S HIGHEST ACCREDITATION RATING OF "PERFORMANCE WITH DISTINCTION" SEVERAL TIMES AND CDE'S HIGHEST ACCREDITATION RATING OF "PERFORMANCE" NEARLY EVERY YEAR. 2017/18 GOALS: SCHOOL CONDITIONS GOAL: STUDENT-TEACHER INTERACTION & SCHOOL CULTURE I CAN DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A STUDENT CENTERED CULTURE OF HIGH ENERGY, EXPECTATIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITY WHERE STUDENTS ARE THE LEADERS OF THEIR OWN BEHAVIOR AND LEARNING IN ORDER TO REACH THEIR SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC POTENTIAL. 1.I CAN OVERTLY AND DIRECTLY ARTICULATE AND TEACH BEHAVIORS AND ASPECTS OF THE AGENCY OUTCOMES NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS. A.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. B.I CAN INCORPORATE SOURCES OF STRENGTH INTO MY ADVISORY LESSONS. C.I CAN CONTRIBUTE TO A CULTURE AND CLIMATE CONDUCIVE TO EXCELLENT BEHAVIOR AND PERFORMANCE FOR ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF. D.I CAN BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR MY RESPONSIBILITIES AS A STUDENT AND STAFF MEMBER. (INCLUSION, CO-TEACHING, ETC.) E.I CAN MANAGE MY ENERGY TO BE MY BEST SELF. F.I CAN HELP STUDENTS CONTRIBUTE TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY AND CULTURE BY FOLLOWING OUR SCHOOL'S MISSION AND VISION. G.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 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO FOSTER AND BUILD A CULTURE THAT PRODUCES STRONG ACADEMIC GROWTH, ENGAGEMENT AND ACHIEVEMENT. 1.I CAN CREATE AND IMPLEMENT A PROJECT LEARNING LOG/PERFORMANCE INDICATOR SYSTEM THAT IS ALIGNED TO COLORADO ACADEMIC AND COMMON CORE STANDARDS TO ENSURE RIGOROUS, EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING TO DEVELOP STUDENT AGENCY. A.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.) B.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. (LISTED BELOW AS ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING TARGETS) C.I CAN INTEGRATE PBL INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES/PROTOCOLS TO ENGAGE ALL STUDENTS COGNITIVELY AND ENSURE THAT STUDENTS LEARN TOWARD MASTERY. D.I CAN UTILIZE QUALITY CO-TEACHING TECHNIQUES TO PRODUCE THE CONDITIONS FOR GROWTH, ENGAGEMENT AND HIGH ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN MY CLASSROOM. E.I CAN INCORPORATE GRAPPLE PROBLEMS CONSISTENTLY IN MATH AND HUMANITIES TO PROMOTE A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF MATHEMATICAL AND HUMANITIES CONCEPTS. F.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.Desc
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Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail

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Business Name Line1THE ORGANIZATIONBusinessNameLine1Txt
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Phone9708285610PhoneNum

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1108 W 31ST STREETAddressLine1Txt
CityDURANGOCityNm
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No Listed Persons CompensatedYes (X)NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd

Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (7 entries)

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LEEANN VALIEJOS
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ROYCE TRANUM
SECRETARY4.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
HEATHER MCGLASSON
MEMBER4.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JENNIFER RIDER
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JASON AUSTIN
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STUDENT FEES$70,598$70,598
FOOD SERVICE$69,374$69,374
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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STATE MILL LEVY$96,824$96,824
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Program Services$708,729ProgramServicesAmt
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Program Services$68,533ProgramServicesAmt
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Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

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Program Services$1,040,751ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$453,120ManagementAndGeneralAmt

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Total$2,920TotalAmt
Management And General$2,920ManagementAndGeneralAmt

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Management And General$12,240ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

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Program Services$6,750ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$103,810ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Advertising AdvertisingGrp

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Management And General$3,495ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp

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Management And General$1,605ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

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Total$126,200TotalAmt
Management And General$126,200ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Travel TravelGrp

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Management And General$25,626ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

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Total$22,930TotalAmt
Program Services$10,735ProgramServicesAmt
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Insurance InsuranceGrp

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Total$22,780TotalAmt
Management And General$22,780ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

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SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS$250,170$164,486$85,684
UTILITIES$24,668$24,668
DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS$21,538$21,538
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE$7,102$7,102

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Total$225TotalAmt
Management And General$225ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

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Management And General$1,316,005ManagementAndGeneralAmt
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Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp

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Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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EOY$57,201EOYAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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EOY$2,221,248EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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EOY$3,008,553EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$16,250BOYAmt
EOY$6,781EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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EOY$20,370EOYAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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EOY$6,538,221EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$4,973,996BOYAmt
EOY$6,565,372EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows SFAS117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind

Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY-$2,696,379BOYAmt
EOY-$3,829,502EOYAmt

Temporarily Rstr Net Assets TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$169,473BOYAmt
EOY$272,683EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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EOY-$3,556,819EOYAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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EOY$3,008,553EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Prior Period Adjustments-$111,081PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or ReviewfalseAccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (true)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Separate Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd
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

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$362,076OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$298,799DepreciationAmt
Book Value$63,277BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$151,309OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$44,280DepreciationAmt
Book Value$107,029BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$170,306TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Assets Org OtherAssetsOrgGrp (2 entries)

DescDescBook ValueBookValueAmt
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PROJECTED AND ACT$2,213,531
FIXED ASSETS IN PROGRESS$7,717
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Other Assets$2,221,248TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (3 entries)

DescDescAmtAmt
NET PENSION LIABILITY$6,153,660
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EXPECTED AND ACTU$244,036
OTHER POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT LIAB$140,525
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$6,538,221TotalLiabilityAmt
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$2,397,364TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Revenue Subtotal$2,397,364RevenueSubtotalAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$2,397,364TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$3,316,196TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Expenses Subtotal$3,316,196ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$3,316,196TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

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

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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 L IRS990ScheduleL

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Name Of Interested NameOfInterested

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PersonTYSON BRIMHALLPersonNm
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Relationship DescriptionBOARD MEMBERRelationshipDescriptionTxt
Sharing Of RevenuesfalseSharingOfRevenuesInd

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Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE L, PART VFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationTYSON BRIMHALL IS A BOARD MEMBER OF MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION. MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL HAS A LEASE FOR THE SCHOOL BUILDING WITH MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION.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 4AHIGHEST ACCREDITATION RATING OF "PERFORMANCE WITH DISTINCTION" SEVERAL TIMES AND CDE'S HIGHEST ACCREDITATION RATING OF "PERFORMANCE" NEARLY EVERY YEAR. 2017/18 GOALS: SCHOOL CONDITIONS GOAL: STUDENT-TEACHER INTERACTION & SCHOOL CULTURE I CAN DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A STUDENT CENTERED CULTURE OF HIGH ENERGY, EXPECTATIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITY WHERE STUDENTS ARE THE LEADERS OF THEIR OWN BEHAVIOR AND LEARNING IN ORDER TO REACH THEIR SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC POTENTIAL. 1.I CAN OVERTLY AND DIRECTLY ARTICULATE AND TEACH BEHAVIORS AND ASPECTS OF THE AGENCY OUTCOMES NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS. A.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. B.I CAN INCORPORATE SOURCES OF STRENGTH INTO MY ADVISORY LESSONS. C.I CAN CONTRIBUTE TO A CULTURE AND CLIMATE CONDUCIVE TO EXCELLENT BEHAVIOR AND PERFORMANCE FOR ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF. D.I CAN BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR MY RESPONSIBILITIES AS A STUDENT AND STAFF MEMBER. (INCLUSION, CO-TEACHING, ETC.) E.I CAN MANAGE MY ENERGY TO BE MY BEST SELF. F.I CAN HELP STUDENTS CONTRIBUTE TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY AND CULTURE BY FOLLOWING OUR SCHOOL'S MISSION AND VISION. G.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 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO FOSTER AND BUILD A CULTURE THAT PRODUCES STRONG ACADEMIC GROWTH, ENGAGEMENT AND ACHIEVEMENT. 1.I CAN CREATE AND IMPLEMENT A PROJECT LEARNING LOG/PERFORMANCE INDICATOR SYSTEM THAT IS ALIGNED TO COLORADO ACADEMIC AND COMMON CORE STANDARDS TO ENSURE RIGOROUS, EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING TO DEVELOP STUDENT AGENCY. A.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.) B.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. (LISTED BELOW AS ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING TARGETS) C.I CAN INTEGRATE PBL INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES/PROTOCOLS TO ENGAGE ALL STUDENTS COGNITIVELY AND ENSURE THAT STUDENTS LEARN TOWARD MASTERY. D.I CAN UTILIZE QUALITY CO-TEACHING TECHNIQUES TO PRODUCE THE CONDITIONS FOR GROWTH, ENGAGEMENT AND HIGH ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN MY CLASSROOM. E.I CAN INCORPORATE GRAPPLE PROBLEMS CONSISTENTLY IN MATH AND HUMANITIES TO PROMOTE A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF MATHEMATICAL AND HUMANITIES CONCEPTS. F.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 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 12CPER THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD POLICY MANUAL: BOARD MEMBERS SHALL REPORT ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IN WRITING TO THE BOARD PRIOR TO THE TIME SET FOR VOTING ON SUCH TRANSACTION AND SHALL RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM DISCUSSION AND VOTING ON THE MATTER(S). THE WRITTEN DISCLOSURES WILL BE ATTACHED TO THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING IN
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.