2013-05-15T19:48:08-05:00 2012-06-30 521706976 Walker & Co LLP 5101 Wisconsin Ave NW 5th Floor Washington DC 20016 990 2011-07-01 522112449 COMMUNITY ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL INC COMM 2022345437 1351 NICHOLSON STREET NW WASHINGTON DC 20011 LYNNE D COWAN 2022345437 2013-05-15 P00740431 2023639300 2011 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z LYNNE D COWAN 1351 NICHOLSON STREET NW WASHINGTON DC 20011 32507469 0 X www.capcs.org X 1998 DC COMMUNITY ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL (CAPCS) HAS A MISSION TO CREATE A CHILD AND FAMILY-CENTERED COMMUNITY-LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT OFFERS WORLD-CLASS PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH SECONDARY EDUCATION TO NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDREN WHILE SERVING THE DIVERSE EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF THEIR FAMILIES. 11 9 428 500 0 0 2672407 2363471 26747834 29995991 23807 19686 172316 128321 29616364 32507469 0 0 0 0 16971167 17811000 0 0 0 11902020 13318677 28873187 31129677 743177 1377792 36548285 35297548 31509483 28880954 5038802 6416594 X THE SCHOOL HAS A MISSION TO CREATE A CHILD AND FAMILY-CENTERED COMMUNITY-LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT OFFERS WORLD-CLASS PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH SECONDARY EDUCATION. 0 0 25706498 29107885 PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL ACADEMY-THE MODEL DEVELOPED FOR THE SCHOOL IS DESIGNED TO REVERSE THE NEGATIVE OUTCOMES FACING MANY URBAN CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY ENGAGING CHILDREN IN POWERFUL LEARNING EXPERIENCES BASED ON WORLD-CLASS EDUCATIONAL METHODS AND STANDARDS, PROVIDING STRONG COMMUNITY AND PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT, AND FOSTERING AN ENERGETIC AND HIGHLY MOTIVATED STAFF THAT RESPECTS THE ABILITIES AND POTENTIAL OF EACH CHILD TO ACHIEVE. THE ENTIRE SCHOOL COMMUNITY WORKS COOPERATIVELY TO CREATE A SAFE AND CARING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT NURTURES AND EMPOWERS ITS STUDENTS, THEIR PARENTS AND THE TEACHING STAFF. THE CURRENT PROGRAM SUPPORTS PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH EIGHTH GRADES. 784327 888106 MEALS ARE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE DAY, STARTING WITH BREAKFAST. LUNCH IS PROVIDED TO ALL STUDENTS DESIRING TO PARTICIPATE. A SNACK AND DINNER ARE AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE KIDS HOUSE PROGRAM. THE FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY CONTRACTED OUT EXCEPT FOR LABOR. STUDENTS NOT ENTITLED TO FREE OR REDUCED MEALS PAY A SMALL FEE. THE SCHOOL'S STUDENTS HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO FILL THEIR AFTER-SCHOOL HOURS WITH FUN AND ENGAGING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED IN THE SUPPORTIVE AND STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT OF KIDS HOUSE. THE KIDS HOUSE PROGRAM, AVAILABLE TO PARENTS FOR A MODEST FEE, INCLUDES HOMEWORK TIME, TEACHER-ASSISTED TUTORING, A HOT MEAL, AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES TAKEN FROM THE MULTIDISCIPLINE KIDS KIT CURRICULUM. THESE ACTIVITIES ALLOW CHILDREN TO INVESTIGATE THEIR OWN COMMUNITY, LEARN ABOUT OTHER COUNTRIES AND CULTURES, EXPLORE THE PLANETS, HELP PROTECT OUR EARTH, AND CONSIDER THE QUALITIES AND SKILLS NEEDED TO BE A HOMEGROWN HERO LIKE A FIREFIGHTER OR A POLICE OFFICER. KIDS HOUSE KIDS MAY ALSO LEARN MARTIAL ARTS OR RECEIVE INSTRUCTION IN GARDENING, DANCE, MUSIC OR ART. FIELD TRIPS ARE OFFERED TO CHILDREN ENROLLED IN KIDS HOUSE ON DAYS WHEN THE SCHOOL IS CLOSED FOR STAFF DEVELOPMENT. 26490825 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 127 0 1 428 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 11 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X THINH NGUYEN 2022345437 1351 NICHOLSON STREET NW WASHINGTON DC 20011 FRANCIS SMITH 2.00 X X 0 0 0 PAMELA BANKETT 2.00 X 0 0 0 GRESHAUN FULGHAM 2.00 X X 0 0 0 HELEN WILLIAMS 20.00 X 28595 0 0 LYNNE D COWAN 40.00 X X 71625 0 0 TERRY CHILI 2.00 X 0 0 0 CHARLENE W THOMAS 2.00 X 0 0 0 SHELLY RAWLINGS 2.00 X 0 0 0 SHARON THOMAS 2.00 X 0 0 0 REUBEN CANNON 2.00 X 0 0 0 FRED DAVY 40.00 X 91351 0 0 WESLEY HARVEY 40.00 X 0 0 0 SADIA WHITE 40.00 X 185000 0 0 DAVID D'ERCOLE 40.00 X 115231 0 0 TOOSDHI WILLIAMS-TUCKER 40.00 X 113450 0 0 BRYAN LEWALLEN 40.00 X 114433 0 0 TIPHANIE EDWARDS 40.00 X 106200 0 0 825885 0 0 5 0 1 0 Community Action Partners Charter School 1351 NICHOLSON STREET NW WASHINGTON DC 20011 MANAGEMENT SERVICES 2056554 PREFERRED MEAL SYSTEMS 8152 SOLUTIONS CENTER CHICAGO IL 60677 FOOD SERVICES 906437 K12 INC 2300 CORPORATE PARK DRIVE HERNDON VA 20171 EUDATION FOR ONLINE SERVICES 788109 REHAB FOCUS LLC 409-2 BUTTERNUT STREET NW WASHINGTON DC 20012 SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SERVICES 304018 DISCOVERY EDUCATION 2416 21ST AVE STE 300 NASHVILLE TN 37212 STUDENT ASSESSMENT 262069 5 2348305 15166 2363471 PUPIL ALLOCATION 611710 24923026 24923026 SPECIAL NEEDS 611710 4184859 4184859 FOOD PROGRAM SERVICES 611710 888106 888106 29995991 19686 19686 120000 0 120000 120000 120000 OTHER 611710 8321 8321 8321 32507469 30004312 0 139686 376571 304946 71625 14523569 13232289 1291280 132206 113838 18368 1479384 1273849 205535 1299270 999917 299353 2056536 2056536 123126 12500 110626 259388 69119 190269 177050 145926 31124 37728 21876 15852 876717 795963 80754 5084256 5084256 24722 24660 62 139245 139245 91447 67483 23964 DIRECT STUDENT COSTS 2974317 2972281 2036 OTHER GENERAL EXPENSES 762375 738400 23975 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMEN 613034 575073 37961 DUES, FEES, AND LICENSE 67905 50335 17570 30831 8114 22717 31129677 26490825 4638852 0 2236242 674142 727874 2658700 1537181 1445520 229456 239931 3276784 3172582 35234275 8202160 28472660 27032115 68088 74558 36548285 35297548 4208274 3400589 599375 459511 26689273 24990611 12561 30243 31509483 28880954 X 5038802 6416594 5038802 6416594 36548285 35297548 1377792 0 X 0 1 1 X 1 1 X 23834885 2054113 21780772 8585173 3867810 4717363 1795995 1578630 217365 1018222 701607 316615 27032115 OTHER LIABILITIES 30243 30243 32507469 31129677 1377792 1377792 32507469 0 32507469 0 32507469 31129677 0 31129677 0 31129677 Description of Uncertain Tax Positions Under FIN 48: Part X: THE SCHOOL HAS ANALYZED ITS TAX POSITIONS TAKEN FOR FILINGS WITH THE IRS. IT BELIEVES THAT ITS TAX FILING POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION AND DOES NOT ANTICIPATE ANY ADJUSTMENTS THAT WOULD RESULT IN A MATERIAL ADVERSE EFFECT ON ITS FINANCIAL POSITION, STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES, OR CASH FLOWS. THE SCHOOL'S TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAXING AUTHORIES, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY ARE FILED. 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 Explanation of Nondiscriminatory Policy Publication Schedule E, Part I, Line 3 THE SCHOOL IS A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FREE OF CHARGE TO STUDENTS WHO RESIDE IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ADMISSIONS ARE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DISTRICT LAW AND ANY ELIGIBLE CHILD APPLYING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW WILL BE ADMITTED, SUBJECT SOLELY TO MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT LIMITS. THE SCHOOL DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANYONE BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY LAW. CAPCS PUBLICIZES ITS NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY ON ITS BROCHURES AND ON ITS WEBSITE. Explanation of Document Retention Schedule E, Part I, Line 4 THERE ARE NO SCHOLARSHIPS OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OFFERED BY THE SCHOOL. Explanation of Government Financial Assistance Schedule E, Part I, Line 6 CAPCS IS A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL WHICH PRIMARILY RECEIVES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA GOVERNMENT AND FEDERAL GRANTS. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SADIA WHITE 185000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 185000 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 3 ON MARCH 28, 2007 CAPCS ENTERED INTO A MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH A CHARTER MANAGEMENT COMPANY TO -CONTRACT FOR GOODS AND SERVICES, -PREPARE A BUDGET, -OBTAIN INSURANCE CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LOAN AGREEMENT, -LEASE OR OTHERWISE CONTRACT WITH UNRELATED THIRD PARTIES, SUBJECT TO CONSULTATION AND APPROVAL OF THE BOARD, FOR THE USE OF FACILITIES FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES AND THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SUCH FACILITIES, -PURCHASE, LEASE OR RENT FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, -ACCEPT AND EXPEND GIFTS, DONATIONS OR GRANTS OF ANY KIND AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH CONDITIONS PRESCRIBED BY THE DONOR AS ARE CONSISTENT WITH LASW AND NOT CONTRARY TO ANY OF THE TERMS IN THE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT, -PERFORM THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OF THE SCHOOL, -ESTABLISH AND CONDUCT AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AND DEVELOPMENT FOR ALL PRINCIPALS AND INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL, -SELECT AND AQUIRE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, -ACQUIRE REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY, INCLUDING INDENTIFICATION SITES FOR NEW CAMPUSES, NEGOTIATE TERMS OF PURCHASE AND LEASES AND IMPROVE EXISTING BUILINGS, -ASSURE THE PROPER AND TIMELY CREATION OF NEW FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS AS MAY BE REQUIRED, -AND TAKE SUCH OTHER ACTIONS AS MAY BE NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE TO PROPERLY AND EFFICIENTLY OPERATE ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8b CAPCS DOES NOT HAVE A COMMITTEE WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 A COPY OF FORM 990 IS CIRCULATED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND/OR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO BEING FILED. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REQUIRES EACH DIRECTOR, PRICIPAL OFFICER, AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD-DELEGATED POWERS TO ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT AFFIRMING HE/SHE HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, UNDERSTANDS IT AND IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH IT. THESE INDIVIDUALS ALSO HAVE A DUTY TO REPORT ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AT ANY TIME. THE BOARD OR GOVERNING COMMITTEE THEN DETERMINES IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. THE POLICY CONTAINS PROCEDURES FOR DEALING WITH SUCH CONFLICT EITHER REPORTED OR SUSPECTED. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 COMPENSATION OF THE CEO, VICE PRESIDENT OF EDUCATION AND THE DIRECTOR OF REAL ESTATE & SPECIAL PROJECTS IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE DECISION IS BASED ON THE EXTENT TO WHICH THE MANAGERES/OFFICIALS FULFILL THE TERMS OF THE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT AND ARE MAKING PROGRESS IN THE MISSION OF THE SCHOOL. THE FACT THAT THE BOARD HAS APPROVED THE COMPENSATION IS USUALLY REPORTED AS AN ADDENDUM TO THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES IT GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BY REQUEST.