2025-05-08T10:53:17-04:00 2024-06-30 383828234 CARTER P C 301 COLLEGE ST STE 320 ASHEVILLE NC 288012449 990 2023-07-01 471184515 FERN LEAF COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL FERN 8286843645 249 OLD HENDERSONVILLE RD FLETCHER NC 28732 MICHAEL LUPLOW SCHOOL DIRECTOR 8283989268 2025-05-07 true true ALAN TOLER P01522061 8282599900 2025-05-08 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MICHAEL LUPLOW 249 OLD HENDERSONVILLE RD FLETCHER NC 28732 7893648 false X WWW.FERNLEAFCCS.ORG X 2013 NC OPERATION OF A CHARTER SCHOOL GRADES K-12 6 6 142 300 0 5450073 7223513 225037 355435 13038 26795 236126 287905 5924274 7893648 0 0 4166446 5412723 0 7312 1785798 2497315 5952244 7910038 -27970 -16390 18104215 23960601 15024991 20897767 3079224 3062834 X TO FOSTER A RICH LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT EMBODIES THE ESSENCE OF COMMUNITY, UNDERSTANDING, AND THE HUMAN SPIRIT. GROUNDED IN HUMBLE RESPECT FOR OUR SURROUNDINGS, THE INDIVIDUAL, AND THE WORLD AS A WHOLE, WE SEEK TO ENGAGE THE UNIQUE PASSIONS AND APTITUDES OF OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY SO THAT IN ADDITION TO ACHIEVING ACADEMIC FLUENCY, STUDENTS BECOME THOUGHTFUL, COMPASSIONATE, AND ENGAGED. false false 6347901 355435 FERNLEAF'S PROGRAMS BALANCE TRADITIONAL ACADEMICS WITH SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, ARTS, SERVICE LEARNING/STEWARDSHIP, ENVIRONMENTAL/OUTDOOR EDUCATION, CULTURAL AWARENESS, AND COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS. THE SUCCESS OF FERNLEAF'S ENGAGING, STUDENT-CENTERED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM IN ADDITION TO OUR COMMITMENT TO A POSITIVE AND HEALTHY SCHOOL CULTURE IS EVIDENCED BY OUR MINIMAL STAFF AND STUDENT TURNOVER AND EXTENSIVE WAIT- LISTS. FERNLEAF OFFERS A VARIETY OF DAILY ENRICHMENT CLASSES AND AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN THE EXPLORATION OF THEIR UNIQUE PASSIONS AND APTITUDES. 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GROUNDED IN HUMBLE RESPECT FOR OUR SURROUNDINGS, THE INDIVIDUAL, AND THE WORLD AS A WHOLE, WE SEEK TO ENGAGE THE UNIQUE PASSIONS AND APTITUDES OF OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY SO THAT IN ADDITION TO ACHIEVING ACADEMIC FLUENCY, STUDENTS BECOME THOUGHTFUL, COMPASSIONATE, AND ENGAGED. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A FERNLEAF'S PROGRAMS BALANCE TRADITIONAL ACADEMICS WITH SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, ARTS, SERVICE LEARNING/STEWARDSHIP, ENVIRONMENTAL/OUTDOOR EDUCATION, CULTURAL AWARENESS, AND COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS. THE SUCCESS OF FERNLEAF'S ENGAGING, STUDENT-CENTERED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM IN ADDITION TO OUR COMMITMENT TO A POSITIVE AND HEALTHY SCHOOL CULTURE IS EVIDENCED BY OUR MINIMAL STAFF AND STUDENT TURNOVER AND EXTENSIVE WAIT- LISTS. FERNLEAF OFFERS A VARIETY OF DAILY ENRICHMENT CLASSES AND AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN THE EXPLORATION OF THEIR UNIQUE PASSIONS AND APTITUDES. DAILY ENRICHMENT CLASSES INCLUDE SPANISH, WILDERNESS SURVIVAL SKILLS, COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP, PHYSICAL FITNESS, INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, THEATER, GENERAL MUSIC, VISUAL ARTS, OUTDOOR/ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, AND ARCHERY. AFTER SCHOOL OFFERINGS INCLUDE A VARIETY OF SPORTS, PHYSICAL FITNESS, FOREIGN LANGUAGE, STEM, INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, AND THEATER CLASSES. OFF-CAMPUS, FIELDWORK TRIPS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD COMMUNITY WHILE ALSO GIVING STUDENTS ACCESS TO RICH AND MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES THAT SUPPORT THEIR EDUCATION AND ENRICH THEIR LIVES. STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN A MINIMUM OF 8 FIELDWORK EXPERIENCES PER YEAR WHICH INCLUDE AT A MINIMUM, AN OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE, A PROFESSIONAL ARTS PERFORMANCE, A SERVICE PROJECT, A STUDENT- DESIGNED TRIP, AND AN OVERNIGHT. OPTIONAL INTERNATIONAL TRIPS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE RETURN WAS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT WITH ASSISTANCE AND OVERSIGHT BY MANAGEMENT. UPON COMPLETION AND REVIEW, THE RETURN WAS PROVIDED TO EACH VOTING BOARD MEMBER PRIOR TO ITS SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS WRITTEN INTO THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS, PROVIDES DEFINITIONS OF INTERESTED PERSONS AND FINANCIAL INTERESTS, AND INCLUDES PROCEDURES TO AVOID CONFLICTS BY INTRODUCING A DUTY TO DISCLOSE AND INSTRUCTIONS ON DETERMINING WHEN A CONFLICT MAY EXIST. PARTIES WITH POTENTIAL CONFLICTS MAY PRESENT INFORMATION TO THE GOVERNING BODY IN REGARDS TO AN ISSUE, BUT ARE REQUIRED BY THE BYLAWS TO LEAVE MEETINGS DURING DISCUSSIONS AND VOTING ON SUCH TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO THE CONFLICT. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A PER THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS, A VOTING MEMBER OR OFFICER OF THE GOVERNING BODY WHO RECEIVES COMPENSATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE ORGANIZATION FOR SERVICES IS PRECLUDED FROM VOTING ON MATTERS PERTAINING TO THAT MEMBER'S COMPENSATION. THE BOARD OR A DULY CONSTITUTED COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD COMPLIES WITH REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES SET OUT IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS IN DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR THE SCHOOL DIRECTOR AND OTHER EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, ETC. THE BOARD (OR COMMITTEE) IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN COMPARABILITY DATA PRIOR TO APPROVING COMPENSATION. APPROPRIATE DATA INCLUDE COMPENSATION LEVELS PAID BY SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS, SURVEYS COMPILED BY INDEPENDENT FIRMS, AND ACTUAL WRITTEN OFFERS FROM SIMILAR INSTITUTIONS COMPETING FOR THE SERVICES OF THE PERSON WHO IS THE SUBJECT OF THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B SEE RESPONSE TO LINE 15A ABOVE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE.