<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2022v5.0">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2024-05-15T14:05:22-05:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2023-06-30</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>471019942</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>CREATIVE PLANNING TAX LLC0</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>220 PARK AVE S</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>ST CLOUD</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>MN</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>56301</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2022-07-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>760850161</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>COMM</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>6519170073</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>270 LARPENTEUR AVENUE W</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>ST PAUL</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>MN</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>55113</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>BAO VANG</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>6519170073</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2024-05-15</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <SigningOfficerGrp>
      <PersonFullName>
        <PersonFirstNm>BAO</PersonFirstNm>
        <PersonLastNm>VANG</PersonLastNm>
      </PersonFullName>
      <SSN>999009999</SSN>
    </SigningOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>1</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>MARIE A PRIMUS CPA</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P01272184</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>3202517010</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2024-05-15</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <AdditionalFilerInformation>
      <TrustedCustomerGrp>
        <TrustedCustomerCd>3</TrustedCustomerCd>
        <AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd>AAL1</AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd>
        <IdentityAssuranceLevelCd>IAL1</IdentityAssuranceLevelCd>
      </TrustedCustomerGrp>
    </AdditionalFilerInformation>
    <TaxYr>2022</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2023-04-26 12:10:37Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="7">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>BAO VANG</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>270 LARPENTEUR AVENUE W</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>ST PAUL</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>MN</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>55113</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>24011416</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.CSEMN.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>2007</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>MN</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE DEVELOPS GLOBAL-MINDED LEADERS THROUGH HIGH ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCES.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>5</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>4</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>251</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>6</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>23450570</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>23300452</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>17821</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>14609</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>-14409</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>310728</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>300</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>379209</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>23454282</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>24004998</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>10207911</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>10865015</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>0</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>13101193</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>12642084</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>23309104</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>23507099</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>145178</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>497899</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>20961112</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>16775518</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>18671026</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>12790608</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>2290086</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>3984910</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE, A PARENT COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP, PROVIDES A WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION THROUGH A CARING AND INNOVATIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS INQUIRING, KNOWLEDGEABLE AND COMPASSIONATE STUDENTS WHO EMBRACE THE HMONG CULTURE AND CELEBRATE INTERCULTURAL UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT.COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IS A CATALYST FOR ACADEMIC TRANSFORMATION.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>19753793</ExpenseAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>393818</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE, A PRE-K12 CHARTER SCHOOL, IS LOCATED IN ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA. THE CHARTER SCHOOL HAD AN ENROLLMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 1,453 STUDENTS FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR.</Desc>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>19753793</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039100001">1</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd>0</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>0</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>0</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040400001">1</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>0</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>0</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>0</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042400001">1</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>0</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>0</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>0</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">1</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>1</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TransactionWithControlEntInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">0</TransactionWithControlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">0</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>20</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>1</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>251</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>1</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>0</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>0</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>0</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>0</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>5</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>4</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>0</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>1</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>0</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>1</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>0</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>0</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>0</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>1</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>1</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>1</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>1</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>1</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>MN</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>CREATIVE PLANNING</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <PhoneNum>9525636800</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>3800 AMERICAN BLVD WEST SUITE 1000</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>MINNEAPOLIS</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MN</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>55113</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIIInd>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CHRISTIE KEEFER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY/TEACHER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>64633</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>16097</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TERENCE GRAY-JONES</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD CHAIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JENIFER LOON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER (END 12/13/22)</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>SAY VANG</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TXAJCHANG YOUNG</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>XENG XIONG</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BAO VANG</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>GE XIONG</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>147008</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>12351</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>RICK HALLEY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRINCIPAL</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>110486</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>19556</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>322127</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>48004</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>2</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>1</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>HMONG AMERICAN PARTNERSHIP</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>394 UNIVERSITY AVE W</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>ST PAUL</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>MN</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>55103</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>TRANSPORTATION</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>2775918</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>HMONG EDUCATION FOUNDATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>338 AURORA AVENUE</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>ST PAUL</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>MN</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>55103</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>MANAGEMENT SERVICES</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>1471051</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>CKC GOOD FOODS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 431419</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>MINNEAPOLIS</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>MN</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>55433</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>FOOD SERVICE</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>829917</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>RICE STREET TRANSPORTATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>421 DALE STREET NORTH A</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>SAINT PAUL</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>MN</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>55103</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>TRANSPORTATION</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>594960</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BERGANKDV OUTSOURCED SERVICES LLC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>3800 AMERICAN BLVD WEST</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>BLOOMINGTON</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>MN</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>55431</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>ACCOUNTING SERVICES</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>166678</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>8</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <GovernmentGrantsAmt>23003075</GovernmentGrantsAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>297377</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>23300452</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>MEDICAL ASSISTANCE</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>611710</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>9343</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>9343</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>FEES FROM PATRONS</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>611710</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>5266</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>5266</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>14609</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>147106</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>147106</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
        <OtherAmt>170040</OtherAmt>
      </GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
      <LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
        <OtherAmt>6418</OtherAmt>
      </LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
      <GainOrLossGrp>
        <OtherAmt>163622</OtherAmt>
      </GainOrLossGrp>
      <NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>163622</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>163622</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>MISC REVENUE</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>379209</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>379209</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>379209</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>24004998</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>393818</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>310728</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>86002</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>86002</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>8556578</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>7556970</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>999608</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>693735</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>612307</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>81428</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>893595</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>719217</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>174378</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>635105</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>559832</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>75273</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesManagementGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1587102</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1587102</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesManagementGrp>
      <FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
        <TotalAmt>18000</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>18000</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>212704</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>212704</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>4826944</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>4601149</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>225795</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>473270</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>253821</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>219449</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <InformationTechnologyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>488271</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>399931</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>88340</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InformationTechnologyGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>4057722</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>4057722</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>54651</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>52159</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2492</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <InterestGrp>
        <TotalAmt>6611</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>6611</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </InterestGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>322365</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>294775</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>27590</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>83739</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>83739</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>314458</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>314458</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>EQUIPT RENTAL &amp; MAINT</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>131727</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>131727</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>DUES/MEMBERSHIPS</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>44184</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>3804</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>40380</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>FIELD TRIPS</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>17475</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>17475</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2861</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2094</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>767</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>23507099</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>19753793</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3753306</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartXInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartXInd>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <EOYAmt>4917659</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>8282031</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>4430262</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>3112913</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2519612</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>283657</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>411299</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>2206701</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>1032861</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1424103</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1173840</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <BOYAmt>7858408</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3322846</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>20961112</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>16775518</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2127432</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1753111</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>16543594</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>11037497</EOYAmt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>18671026</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>12790608</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrgDoesNotFollowFASB117Ind>X</OrgDoesNotFollowFASB117Ind>
      <CapStkTrPrinCurrentFundsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>878726</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>-11886763</EOYAmt>
      </CapStkTrPrinCurrentFundsGrp>
      <PdInCapSrplsLandBldgEqpFundGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1411360</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>15871673</EOYAmt>
      </PdInCapSrplsLandBldgEqpFundGrp>
      <RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2290086</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3984910</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>20961112</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>16775518</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>497899</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>1196925</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>1</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd>X</ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>1</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>1</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditPerformedInd>1</FederalGrantAuditPerformedInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc1039100001">
      <SchoolInd>X</SchoolInd>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <LeaseholdImprovementsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>26474</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>24313</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>2161</BookValueAmt>
      </LeaseholdImprovementsGrp>
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>2180227</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>1008548</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>1171679</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>1173840</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
        <Desc>DEFERRED OUTFLOWS - PENSION</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>3132820</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
      <OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
        <Desc>RIGHT OF USE ASSETS</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>190026</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
      <TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt>3322846</TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>NET PENSION LIABILITY</Desc>
        <Amt>9556176</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>DEFERRED INFLOWS -PENSION</Desc>
        <Amt>1210304</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>DUE TO BUILDING COMPANY</Desc>
        <Amt>98319</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>LEASE PAYABLE</Desc>
        <Amt>172698</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <TotalLiabilityAmt>11037497</TotalLiabilityAmt>
      <FootnoteTextInd>X</FootnoteTextInd>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART X, LINE 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE CHARTER SCHOOL IS CLASSIFIED AS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND COMPARABLE SECTION OF THE MINNESOTATA INCOME TAX STATUTES. THE CHARTER SCHOOL HAS EVALUATED AND DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS OF JUNE 30, 2023. THE CHARTER SCHOOL'S TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE EXAMINATION BY THE TAXING AUTHORITIES.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleE documentId="RetDoc1040400001">
      <NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd>1</NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd>
      <PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd>1</PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd>
      <PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd>1</PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd>
      <MaintainRacialCompRecsInd>1</MaintainRacialCompRecsInd>
      <MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd>1</MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd>
      <MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd>1</MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd>
      <MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd>1</MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd>0</DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd>0</DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd>0</DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceSchsInd>0</DiscriminateRaceSchsInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd>0</DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd>0</DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd>0</DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd>0</DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd>
      <GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd>1</GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd>
      <GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd>0</GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd>
      <ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind>1</ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY IS PUBLISHED IN ENROLLMENT FORMS AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE SCHOOL'S WEBSITE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>AS A MN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, THE SCHOOL RECEIVES STATE EDUCATION AID AND FEDERAL GRANT FUNDING.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleE>
    <IRS990ScheduleJ documentId="RetDoc1042400001">
      <Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd>X</Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd>
      <BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd>X</BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd>
      <SeverancePaymentInd>0</SeverancePaymentInd>
      <SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>0</SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>
      <EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>0</EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>
      <CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>0</CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>0</CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>0</CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>0</CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>
      <AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>0</AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>
      <InitialContractExceptionInd>0</InitialContractExceptionInd>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>GE XIONG</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>147008</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>0</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>0</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>0</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>11026</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>1325</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>159359</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleJ>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE (CSE) CONTRACTED WITH HMONG EDUCATION FOUNDATION (HEF) TO PROVIDE KEY ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP. KAZOUA KONG-THAO, AN EMPLOYEE OF HEF, SERVED AS THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATION OFFICER FOR CSE. KAZOUA WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL THE DAY-TO-DAY ADMINISTRATIVE AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS OF CSE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION: - IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT OF CSE'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AND ITS EXTRA- AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, AS APPROVED OR DELEGATED BY THE CSE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; AND - IMPLEMENTATION OF ALL HUMAN RESOURCES POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, OVERSIGHT OF MANAGEMENT OF ALL CSE STAFFING DECISIONS, AS APPROVED OR DELEGATED BY THE CSE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. BAO VANG, EMPLOYEE OF HEF, PROVIDED OVERALL DISTRICT CHARTER AUTHORIZATION AND RENEWAL PROCESSES WITH A FOCUS ON CONTINUOUS PROCESS AND ACADEMIC IMPROVEMENT. PROVIDED STRATEGIC ORGANIZATIONAL AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND DIRECTION TO ALL STAFF. WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AUTHORIZER, STAKEHOLDERS AND THE COMMUNITY.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>AS PER MN STATUTE 124E.07, STAFF MEMBERS EMPLOYED AT THE SCHOOL, INCLUDING TEACHERS PROVIDING INSTRUCTION UNDER A CONTRACT, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND ALL PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS OF CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE SCHOOL ARE THE VOTERS ELIGIBLE TO ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOLS BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE COVERED UNDER THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANNUALLY INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICT. THE DETERMINATION AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS IS TO BE MADE BY THE SCHOOL BOARD. ANY SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS WHO HAVE AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT SHALL NOTIFY THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SUCH INTEREST IMMEDIATELY. THE SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER SHALL THEREAFTER COOPERATE WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD AS NECESSARY FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD TO MAKE ITS DETERMINATION. INDIVIDUALS DETERMINED TO HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION NOR THE VOTE. ALL PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES. AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH BOARD MEETING, AN AGENDA ITEM IS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SECTION, WHERE EACH BOARD DIRECTOR IDENTIFIES ON THE RECORD IF THEY HAVE ANY CONFLICT.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE SCHOOL'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW AND APPROVES COMPENSATION FOR ALL STAFF USING MARKET RATE ANALYSIS AS PART OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET REVIEW PROCESS. THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION IS DOCUMENTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE SCHOOL MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT 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>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>PER MN STATUTE 124E.07, CHARTER SCHOOLS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A LICENSED TEACHER AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. CHRISTIE KEEFER IS A BOARD MEMBER, BUT RECEIVED COMPENSATION FOR HER SERVICE AS A TEACHER.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>OTHER CONSULTING FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 496,354. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 225,795. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 722,149. STUDENT TRANSPORTATION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,909,189. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,909,189. FOOD SERVICE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,195,606. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,195,606.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART X, LINE 25:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>PENSION LIABILITIES, DEFERRED OUTFLOWS &amp; INFLOWS PENSION: AS A CHARTER SCHOOL IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, PARTICIPATION IN TWO MULTIPLE-EMPLOYER, COST-SHARING DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLANS IS STATUTORILY REQUIRED. THE SCHOOL'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PLANS ARE ALSO REGULATED BY STATUTE AND ARE BASED ON A PERCENTAGE OF SALARIES AND WAGES EARNED BY CURRENT EMPLOYEES. THEREFORE, WHILE THE NET PENSION LIABILITY, DEFERRED OUTFLOWS AND INFLOWS, ARE REPORTED ON THE SCHOOL'S STATEMENT OF NET POSITION, THE SCHOOL IS NOT IN A POSITION TO DIRECTLY CONTROL THE LIABILITIES OR THE SUBSEQUENT LIQUIDATION OF THE LIABILITIES.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>GASB 68 - PENSION ADJUSTMENT 1,196,925.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
    <IRS990ScheduleR documentId="RetDoc1043400001">
      <IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp>
        <DisregardedEntityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>CSE BUILDING COMPANY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </DisregardedEntityName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>270 LARPENTEUR AVE W</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>ST PAUL</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MN</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>55113</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <EIN>263983848</EIN>
        <PrimaryActivitiesTxt>LESSOR OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS</PrimaryActivitiesTxt>
        <LegalDomicileStateCd>MN</LegalDomicileStateCd>
        <ExemptCodeSectionTxt>501(C)(3)</ExemptCodeSectionTxt>
        <PublicCharityStatusTxt>LINE 12A, I</PublicCharityStatusTxt>
        <DirectControllingEntityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </DirectControllingEntityName>
        <ControlledOrganizationInd>1</ControlledOrganizationInd>
      </IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp>
      <ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>0</ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>
      <GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>0</GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>
      <GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>0</GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>1</LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>0</LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>
      <DivRelatedOrganizationInd>0</DivRelatedOrganizationInd>
      <AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>0</AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>0</AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetExchangeInd>0</AssetExchangeInd>
      <RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>0</RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>
      <RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>1</RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>0</PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>0</PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>
      <SharingOfFacilitiesInd>1</SharingOfFacilitiesInd>
      <PaidEmployeesSharingInd>1</PaidEmployeesSharingInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>0</ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>1</ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferToOtherOrgInd>0</TransferToOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferFromOtherOrgInd>0</TransferFromOtherOrgInd>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
        <OtherOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>CSE BUILDING COMPANY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OtherOrganizationName>
        <TransactionTypeTxt>K</TransactionTypeTxt>
        <InvolvedAmt>2810652</InvolvedAmt>
        <MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>LEASE AGREEMENT</MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
        <OtherOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>CSE BUILDING COMPANY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OtherOrganizationName>
        <TransactionTypeTxt>D</TransactionTypeTxt>
        <InvolvedAmt>98319</InvolvedAmt>
        <MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>BOOK VALUE</MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleR>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>
