2024-05-10T09:27:58-07:00 2023-06-30 821362217 BARRE & COMPANY LLC 2204 MORRIS AVE STE 206 UNION NJ 07083 990 2022-07-01 454786899 HOPE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL HOPE 8563493448 PO BOX 10 OAKLYN NJ 08107 ROBIN RUIZ Executive Dir. 2024-05-10 true ROBIN RUIZ 999009999 true Richard Barre P01434145 9086863484 X 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z ROBIN RUIZ PO BOX 10 OAKLYN NJ 08107 3825175 false X https://www.hopecommunitycharterschool.org/ X 2013 NJ THE MISSION OF HOPE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, CARING, LITERACY RICH LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT GUIDES AND INSPIRES STUDENTS IN BUILDING A SOLID ACADEMIC FOUNDATION. LITERACY WILL BE THE PATH TO A SOLID ACADEMIC FOUNDATION BY DEVELOPING, IN EACH STUDENT, A HIGHLY LITERATE AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR WHO IS A SELF REFLECTIVE AND RESPONSIBLE DECISION MAKER. 8 4 46 0 3496986 3581838 100435 54 0 -90581 142902 3406459 3825175 0 0 2551722 2954536 0 0 806548 848503 3358270 3803039 48189 22136 2295403 2115404 2150299 1948164 145104 167240 THE MISSION OF HOPE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, CARING, LITERACY RICH LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT GUIDES AND INSPIRES STUDENTS IN BUILDING A SOLID ACADEMIC FOUNDATION. LITERACY WILL BE THE PATH TO A SOLID ACADEMIC FOUNDATION BY DEVELOPING, IN EACH STUDENT, A HIGHLY LITERATE AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR WHO IS A SELF REFLECTIVE AND RESPONSIBLE DECISION MAKER. false false 2660381 THE HOPE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES APPROPRIATE TO GRADE LEVELS KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 6. THE CHARTER SCHOOL COMPLETED THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR WITH AN ENROLLMENT OF 133 STUDENTS, WHICH WAS A DECREASE OF 7.64% FROM THE PREVIOUS SCHOOL YEAR. WHILE THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY'S BUDGET RESTRAINTS WAS FELT DOWN TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL LEVEL, THERE WAS NO COMPROMISE TO THE QUALITY OF THE PROGRAMS IN PLACE AT HOPE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL DURING THE REGULAR INSTRUCTIONAL DAY. THE CHARTER SCHOOL'S BUDGET WAS PREPARED TO ENSURE THAT ALL STUDENTS HAVE TEXTBOOKS, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAMS WHICH THEY MIGHT NEED TO MEET NEW JERSEY'S CORE CURRICULUM CONTENT STANDARD. 2660381 true false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 16 0 true 46 false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 8 4 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false true true false X ORGANIZATION 8563493448 836 SOUTH 4TH STREET CAMDEN NJ 08103 ROBIN RUIZ BD SEC/BD ADMIN 40.00 0.00 X 115634 0 0 BARBARA WALLACE CHAIR-TRUSTEES 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LINDSEY OWEN-KREZWICK VICE CH TRUSTEE 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ABIGAIL NEGRON TRUSTEE 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DANIELLE GREINER TRUSTEE 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 WANDA ESPADA School Leader 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 STACY LOCKWOOD Principal 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DEREK MEAD Treasurer 10.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 115634 1 false false false 0 3581838 3581838 FOOD SERVICE GRANTS 100435 100435 100435 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Miscellaneous 142902 142902 142902 3825175 243337 0 0 0 0 0 0 1986585 1305704 680881 23070 23070 944881 792720 152161 0 215152 180505 34647 13578 13578 0 0 0 0 0 0 192320 102110 90210 0 0 187387 157211 30176 1700 1700 0 0 0 0 111758 111758 4477 4477 Cost of Goods Sold 113233 113233 CAPITAL OUTLAY 8898 8898 0 3803039 2660381 1142658 0 292949 512507 0 0 729403 586232 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1273051 1016665 2295403 2115404 241297 410562 5361 1903641 1537602 2150299 1948164 X 145104 92037 75203 145104 167240 2295403 2115404 22136 X false true X false true true X Deferred Outflows 138236 ROU ASSETS NET OF AMORTIZATION 878429 1016665 Deferred Inflows 272065 Net Pension Liability 314681 Noncurrent Liabilities Due beyon one yea 743526 Noncurrent Liabilities Due within on yea 207330 1537602 true true true true true true true false false false false false false false false true false true Schedule E, Line 3 - Racially Nondiscriminatory Policy Publicized HOPE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL MAINTAINS A RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY TOWARDS ALL STUDENTS, IN THAT THE CHARTER SCHOOL DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY STUDENT, OR EMPLOYEE, FOR REASONS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, AGE, RELIGION, ETHNIC ORIGIN, FAMILY AFFILIATION, DISABILITIES, SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC STATUS, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR BECAUSE OF LIABILITY FOR SERVICE IN THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES. THE RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY IS CONTAINED IN THE SCHOOL BY-LAWS AND IS COMMUNICATED TO STUDENTS AND PARENTS. THE SCHOOL INTENDS TO PUBLISH THIS POLICY IN ITS BROCHURE AND ON ITS WEBSITE.IN ADDITION, HOPE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL CUSTOMARILY DRAWS ITS STUDENTS FROM LOCAL COMMUNITIES, AND FURTHER, THE CHARTER SCHOOL ENROLLS STUDENTS OF RACIAL MINORITY GROUPS IN MEANINGFUL NUMBERS. Schedule E, Line 4 - Explanation of Records and Materials Not Maintained Schedule E, Line 5 - Explanation of Organization Discrimination by Race Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINSTRATOR, AND/OR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND/OR DESIGNATED SCHOOL OFFICIALS REVIEW THE TAX FORM 990 RETURN PRIOR TO SUBMISSION AND FILING WITH THE IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c EACH SCHOOL OFFICIAL AND KEY EMPLOYEE, AND EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MUST COMPLETE A "SCHOOL ETHICS/PERSONAL/RELATIVE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT," PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE NEW JERSEY STATE LAW. THESE FORMS ARE FILED WITH THE APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, ALSO PER APPLICABLE NEW JERSEY STATE LAW. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a SALARY AND COMPENSATION OF THE CEO/LEAD PERSON OF THE SCHOOL IS REVIEWED AND EVALUATED BY BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE HOPE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. IN CONDUCTING SUCH REVIEW AND EVALUATION, FACTORS SUCH AS PERSONAL STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES, AS WELL AS GOALS AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL, AND COMPARABLE SALARY DATA ARE ALL GIVEN DUE WEIGHT AND CONSIDERATION. THE ULTIMATE COMPENSATION EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATION IS THEREAFTER APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b SALARY AND COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS, KEY EMPLOYEES AND ALL TEACHERS ARE REVIEWED AND EVALUATED BY THE CHARTER SCHOOL LEAD PERSON AND BUSINESS ADMINSTRATOR ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. IN CONDUCTING SUCH REVIEW AND EVALUATION, FACTORS SUCH AS TEACHER PERFORMANCE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LONGEVITY AND COMPARABLE AREA STANDARDS FOR THE PROFESSION, ARE GIVEN DUE WEIGHT AND CONSIDERATION. ALL SUCH COMPENSATION EVALUATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE MINUTES FOR THE MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF HOPE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE SCHOOL'S WEBSITE. ANNUAL AUDIT AND FINANCIAL REPORTS OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL ARE AVAILABLE ON THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WEBSITE. OTHER CHARTER SCHOOL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON THE SCHOOL WEBSITE, OR WILL BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THE CHARTER SCHOOL RECEIVES PUBLIC ASSISTANCE BY WAY OF PERCENTAGE OF LOCAL TAX LEVY PURSUANT TO REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. IN ADDITION, THE CHARTER SCHOOL RECEIVES FEDERAL ASSISTANCE BY WAY OF GRANTS FROM NCLB/TITLE I AND I.D.E.A. PROGRAMS. OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS IS ALSO AVAILABLE VIA APPLICATION. DOCUMENT RETENTION & DESTRUCTION POLICY THE CHARTER SCHOOL FOLLOWS STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS GOVERNING RECORD RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION. WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY WHILE THE CHARTER SCHOOL DOES NOT CURRENTLY HAVE A WRITTEN WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY, PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES ARE IN PLACE FOR THE FILING OF COMPLAINTS AGAINST ANY CO-WORKER OR AGAINST THE SCHOOL ITSELF, IF ANY SUCH SCHOOL EMPLOYEE REASONABLY BELIEVES THAT A CO-WORKER, OR THE SCHOOL ITSELF, IS CONDUCTING AN ILLEGAL OR WRONGFUL ACT. SCHOOL PRACTICE AND POLICY ALSO PROHIBITS RETALIATION AGAINST ANY EMPLOYEE WHO SUBMITS ANY SUCH COMPLAINT.