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        <ExplanationTxt>THE SCHOOL IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC). THE SCHOOL IS ALSO EXEMPT FROM MINNESOTA FRANCHISE OR INCOME TAX. THE SCHOOL IS REQUIRED TO ASSESS WHETHER AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION EXISTS AND IF THERE SHOULD BE RECOGNITION OF A RELATED BENEFIT OR LIABILITY IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE SCHOOL HAS DETERMINED THERE ARE NOT AMOUNTS TO RECORD AS ASSETS OR LIABILITIES RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>AS A MN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, THE SCHOOL RECEIVES STATE EDUCATION AID AND FEDERAL GRANT FUNDING.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>GRANT GIROD (TREASURER/COMMUNITY MEMBER) AND CLAUDIA FOSTER (BOARD SECRETARY AND TEACHER MEMBER) - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>STAFF MEMBERS EMPLOYED AT THE SCHOOL, INCLUDING TEACHERS PROVIDING INSTRUCTION UNDER A CONTRACT WITH A COOPERATIVE, AND ALL PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS OF CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE SCHOOL ARE THE VOTERS ELIGIBLE TO ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. A CHARTER SCHOOL MUST NOTIFY ELIGIBLE VOTERS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION DATES AT LEAST 30 DAYS BEFORE THE ELECTION. BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETINGS MUST COMPLY WITH CH.13D.01 ET SEQ, THE MINNESOTA OPEN MEETING LAW.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
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        <ExplanationTxt>FOR-PROFIT PROHIBITION - A MEMBER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS PROHIBITED FROM SERVING AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR AS AN EMPLOYEE OR AGENT OF OR CONTRACTOR WITH A FOR-PROFIT ENTITY WITH WHOM THE SCHOOL CONTRACTS DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, GOODS, OR FACILITIES. NON-PROFIT DISCLOSURE - A MEMBER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT SERVES AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR AS AN EMPLOYEE OR AGENT OF OR A CONTRACTOR WITH A NON-PROFIT ENTITY WITH WHOM THE SCHOOL CONTRACTS DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, GOODS OR FACILITIES MUST DISCLOSE ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS TO THE MINNESOTA COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION WHO WILL DETERMINE IF A CONFLICT EXISTS. NO EMPLOYEE, OFFICER OR AGENT OF THE SCHOOL PARTICIPATES IN SELECTION, OR IN THE AWARD OR ADMINISTRATION OF A CONTRACT SUPPORTED BY FEDERAL FUNDS IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, REAL OR APPARENT, WOULD BE INVOLVED. SUCH A CONFLICT IS DEFINED WHEN THE EMPLOYEE, OFFICER OR AGENT, OR ANY MEMBER OF HIS OR HER IMMEDIATE FAMILY, HIS OR HER PARTNER, OR AN ORGANIZATION WHICH EMPLOYS OR IS ABOUT TO EMPLOY ANY OF THE ABOVE, HAS A FINANCIAL OR OTHER INTEREST IN THE FIRM SELECTED FOR AWARD. THE SCHOOL WILL NOT PERMIT A PERSON TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION REGARDING A PROJECT IF, 1. THE DECISION IS LIKELY TO BENEFIT THAT PERSON OR A MEMBER OF HIS OR HER IMMEDIATE FAMILY, 2. THE PERSON IS A PUBLIC OFFICIAL, 3. THE PERSON HAS A FAMILY OR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH THE SCHOOL. THE SCHOOL WILL NOT PERMIT ANY PERSON PARTICIPATING IN A PROJECT FUNDED BY GOVERNMENT FUNDS FOR A PURPOSE THAT IS OR GIVES THE APPEARANCE OF BEING MOTIVATED BY A DESIRE FOR A PRIVATE FINANCIAL GAIN FOR THAT PERSON OR OTHERS. ALL PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES OR AS OTHERWISE APPROPRIATE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE COMPENSATION PACKAGES FOR THE SCHOOL DIRECTOR AND OTHER EMPLOYEES ARE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD. THE BOARD USED MARKET RATE ANALYSIS AND PERFORMANCE REVIEWS TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST FOR THE SAME PERIOD OF DISCLOSURE AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 6104(D).</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>RELATED BOARD MEMBERS PER MN STATUTE 124E.07, CHARTER SCHOOLS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A LICENSED TEACHER AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. JUSTINE CLARK AND CLAUDIA FOSTER ARE BOARD MEMBERS, BUT RECEIVED COMPENSATION FOR THEIR SERVICES AS TEACHERS.</ExplanationTxt>
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