2014-03-11T09:57:41-05:00 2013-07-31 581729751 Metcalf Davis CPAs 3340 Peachtree Road NE Suite 2600 Atlanta GA 303261089 990 2012-08-01 581432397 Mill Springs Academy Inc MILL 7703601336 13660 New Providence Road Alpharetta GA 300043413 Lavone R Rippeon 7703601336 2014-03-11 1 Susan Hill P00846200 4042641700 2014-03-11 2012 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z Robert W Moore 13660 New Providence Road Alpharetta GA 300043413 8518402 0 X www.millsprings.org X 1981 GA Mill Springs Academy is a value-based educational community dedicated to the academic, physical and social growth of those students who have not realized their full potential in traditional classroom settings. 10 8 98 95 0 0 298650 815193 6706206 7412553 793 35 121983 125797 7127632 8353578 232116 167663 0 0 4822822 5088685 60000 60000 116370 1906543 1893399 7021481 7209747 106151 1143831 16371103 18386371 6191582 7063019 10179521 11323352 X Mill Springs Academy is a value-based educational community dedicated to the academic, physical and social growth of those students who have not realized their full potential in traditional classroom settings. 0 0 4960550 167663 6819539 Instruction - Mill Springs Academy is a school for approximately 325 primary and secondary level students with various learning disabilities and difficulties. Mill Springs Academy holds dual accreditation with the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The 2013 graduating class had 26 seniors who were accepted at 24 different colleges and universities.Mill Springs Academy bases learning strategies on Comprehensive Plans developed for each student by a multidisciplinary staff. Learning strategies are generated from psycho-educational evaluations, previous school records, diagnostic skills assessment, observations, communication with other professionals involved with the student, and continued experiences with the student. Mill Springs Academy is committed to a comprehensive, holistic program design that is multifaceted to meet the needs of the "total child."Mill Springs Academy provides a carefully structured environment within a warm, supportive atmosphere. Our structural approach is an environment that involves our Community Structure, daily values groups, individualized contracts and Life Space Interview techniques. Conferences with parents are scheduled throughout the term and others are based on the immediate needs of the student as defined by the student, family or school.The Community Structure is a school wide, reality-based structure that clearly defines the responsibilities and privileges associated with each level of responsibility. The system allows the student to make fully informed choices resulting in privileges or consequences. It allows staff members to function as facilitators. Community meetings are led by the principal of each school component and involve both staff and peer feedback.The community monitors the interactions of its members and enforces the Community Structure while academic expectations and interventions are individualized. Interactive expectations are the same for all students - to respect oneself and all others of the community. When students accomplish this major goal with the help of the MSA Community, they will have acquired sound social problem-solving skills, as well as, joy and self-satisfaction in their interactions with others.The Laptops for Learning program encompasses grades 4 through 12. This program emphasizes the computer's use as a tool for learning and as an individualized intervention for learning. Because it is an intervention tool, students use their computers at home and at school. The faculty also uses laptops in the same manner, including Lower School faculty. Students in 1st through 3rd grades begin with desktops. Microsoft Outlook is used to handle e-mail, inside and outside of school. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint are used for organizing, writing, editing and turning in assignments. The use of the computer for research on the Internet is integrated into the curriculum. This program is used for completing, maintaining and presenting challenging academic work. In addition, there is an organizational website to help families and students organize their activities. 379994 593014 Student activities - Afternoon (PM) Program - Mill Springs Academy offers a recreational program for students 6 to 12 years old. The PM Program provides these students with a supervised, structured environment, designed to develop and enhance self esteem, socialization skills, motor skills and appreciation of activities that require the rules of good sportsmanship. Each student is placed for activities within a small peer group. Appropriate group interactions are encouraged and directed by the staff. Athletic Programs - Mill Springs Academy's goal is to assist students in establishing a healthy life style and develop an interest in at least one activity that will provide life-long positive experiences. 153 athletes competed on 17 sports teams, coached by 24 coaches and supported by 95 Booster Club members. Some of the team sport offerings for 7th-12th graders include cross country, girls volleyball, soccer, and middle, JV, varsity girls and boys basketball, wrestling, varsity baseball, track, golf, lacrosse, tennis and swimming. The school also offered are non-competitive sports. The sports program at Mill Springs Academy is a vital part of student life. There are experienced and dedicated coaches who work hard to promote a positive team environment for the athletes. Mill Springs Academy participates in the Atlanta Athletic Conference as well as GISA with some the sports teams. Summer Programs - The Mark Trail Camp serves students that are between the ages of 6 and 14 who need academic enrichment and/or remediation within the structure of a full day camp program where socialization skills and self esteem enhancement are emphasized.The High School Summer Program serves young people in grades 9-12 who lack necessary credits or who choose to accelerate their progression through secondary school. The program is also for students who require structure in order to fulfill appropriate academic goals, develop study and organizational skills. 5340544 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 23 0 1 98 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 GA X Lavone R Rippeon 7703601336 13660 New Providence Rd Alpharetta GA 300043413 Robert W Moore 40.00 X X 196992 0 6840 Robert M Slayden MD 1.00 X 29126 0 5147 Adam Orkin 1.00 X 0 0 0 Angel Murr 1.00 X 0 0 0 Rochelle Northrup 1.00 X 0 0 0 Bruce Bowers 1.00 X 0 0 0 Micheal Holt 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ed Coco 1.00 X 0 0 0 Stacy Robinson 1.00 X 0 0 0 Louise Samsky 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lavone R Rippeon 40.00 X 100007 0 6208 326125 0 18195 2 0 1 0 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia PO Box 100376 Atlanta GA 303840376 Health, dental, group life insurance ser 400757 CDW Government 200 N Milwaukee Ave Vernon Hills IL 60061 Student Computers 260825 Son Shine Bus Service 220 Salem Drive Dawsonville GA 30534 Transportation 173230 Cobb EMC 1000 EMC Parkway Marietta GA 37968 Electric 139921 Proforce USA 12460 Crabapple Road Ste 202 Alpharetta GA 30004 Maintenance 106020 5 815193 56994 815193 Tuition and fees 611710 7178223 7178223 Bus service fees 611710 208263 208263 26067 26067 7412553 1681 1681 69866 0 69866 69866 69866 55348 56994 -1646 -1646 -1646 163761 107830 55931 55931 8353578 7412553 0 125832 167663 167663 409014 409014 4060249 3733561 326688 36576 36576 263940 263940 318906 318906 10327 9681 646 20704 20704 60000 60000 20692 20692 24604 24604 201532 81776 75337 44419 91175 86971 4204 504946 412511 92435 234981 209975 25006 76131 53292 22839 374077 357049 17028 5184 5184 Student activity/extrac 222479 222479 Entertainment and gifts 53949 42644 11305 Miscellaneous expense 47079 10083 36996 Bad debt expense 5539 5539 7209747 5340544 1752833 116370 1043717 1233338 3793288 5312320 4743 327318 2905241 3225603 39924 0 11665313 3515984 8482538 8149329 0 101652 138463 16371103 18386371 33327 50699 6158255 7012320 6191582 7063019 X 10147519 10895383 23955 416522 8047 11447 10179521 11323352 16371103 18386371 1143831 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 153373 17351 214 170938 140155 12908 310 153373 128640 11142 373 140155 117485 10734 421 128640 107165 9537 783 117485 0.93300 0.06700 0.00000 0 0 1289855 1289855 8600590 2536582 6064008 811420 308907 502513 875634 670495 205139 87814 87814 8149329 X 8293745 0 8293745 59833 59833 8353578 7149914 107830 107830 7042084 167663 167663 7209747 Description of Intended Use of Endowment Funds: Part V, Line 4: The main purpose of the Academy's endowment funds is to provide scholarships and financial aid for students. Description of Uncertain Tax Positions Under FIN 48: Part X, Line 2: The Academy is tax-exempt under the provisions of Section 509(a), as an organization described in Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (thc "IRC"). Accordingly, only unrelated business income, as defined by Section 512(a)(1) of the IRC, is subject to Federal income tax. Thc Acadcmy's policy is to record a liability for any tax position taken that is beneficial to the Academy, including any related interest and penalties, when it is more likely than not the position taken by management with respect to a transaction or class of transactions will be overturned by a taxing authority upon examination. Management believes there are no such positions as of July 31, 2013 and 2012 and, accordingly, no liability has been accrued. Generally, taxing authorities may examine a tax return for three years from the date it is filed. At July 31, 2013, tax years ended July 31, 2010, 2011 and 2012 remain open for possible examination by taxing authorities. Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Scholarships and financial aid 167,663. Direct expenses incurred for fundraising and other special events -107,830. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Direct expenses incurred for fundraising and other special events 107,830. Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Scholarships and financial aid 167,663. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Explanation of Nondiscriminatory Policy Publication Schedule E, Part I, Line 3 Mill Springs Academy's policy of nondiscrimination is included in its bylaws. It is also included in the School Handbook policy and other publications such as the MSA Weekly News. A nondiscrimination advertisement is published in the newspaper on an annual basis. X X X X X X 1 MCR Consulting Inc 4227 Moccasin Trail Woodstock GA 30189 Annual Fund/Capital Campaign Phase III 0 500180 60000 440180 500180 60000 440180 GA MSA Golf Tournament 22085 22085 11826 PVA Events 134033 134033 80112 1 7643 7643 15892 163761 163761 107830 107830 55931 0 Scholarships and financial aid 37 167663 X 1 0 X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Robert W Moore 140004 0 0 0 56988 0 2004 0 4836 0 203832 0 0 0 Part I, Line 1a The President's compensation includes a housing allowance which is included in wages reported on his Form W-2. X 5 56994 Fair market value 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 The Form 990 is reviewed by the Academy's Chief Financial Officer and provided to its Board of Trustees before it is filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Each employee as well as each trustee, principal officer and member of a committee with Board of Trustees delegated powers annually signs a statement which affirms such person has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, has read and understands the policy, has agreed to comply with the policy and understands that the Academy is a charitable organization and that to maintain its Federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. Additionally, in connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of any financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the trustees and members of committees with Board of Trustees delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, the Board of Trustees or shall make the determination and take a vote as to whether a conflict of interest exist. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 Mill Springs Academy is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (the "NAIS") and utilizes benchmarking data provided the NAIS in determining reasonable compensation levels. The benchmarking reports allow the Academy to compare salaries for various positions to those of similar sized schools located in the same region of the country. The benchmarking reports are used as a guideline for determining reasonable compensation levels and any proposed changes in an individual's compensation made by management must be approved via a vote of the Board of Trustees. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18 The Academy makes its Form 990 available upon request. The Academy makes its Form 990 available on request. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request of the Academy.