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          <AddressLine1Txt>813 W KING STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
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        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>13998</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
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        <GrantTypeTxt>NC PRE-K - LETRS STIPENDS</GrantTypeTxt>
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        <GrantTypeTxt>DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY</GrantTypeTxt>
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        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>826</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>PURCHASED COSTS</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART I, LINE 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE PARTNERSHIP PROVIDES ONGOING MONITORING FOR EACH GRANT ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE FISCAL YEAR ON A MONTHLY BASIS VIA REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FORWARDED TO THE PARTNERSHIP OFFICE. EACH MONTH FINANCIAL, PROGRAM MATCH, AND PROGRAMMATIC DATA ARE COLLECTED AND REVIEWED BY STAFF; THIS INFORMATION IS COMPILED QUARTERLY AND REVIEWED BY THE BOARD. THE PARTNERSHIP STAFF ALSO PROVIDES ON-SITE OR ELECTRONIC PLATFORM-BASED FINANCIAL AND PROGRAMMATIC MONITORING AT LEAST ANNUALLY. A STANDARD MONITORING INSTRUMENT FOR PROGRAM (GRANT) EVALUATION IS USED AND THE RESULTS ARE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD. THIS DOCUMENT IS USED IN PARTNERSHIP ANNUAL PLAN MEETINGS AND THE PERFORMANCE OF THE GRANT IS EVALUATED PRIOR TO ACTIVITY REVIEW AND BID SELECTION.</ExplanationTxt>
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          <PersonNm>BONNIE BEAM</PersonNm>
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        <TransactionDesc>CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOLS IS A DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDER AND THE PARTNERSHIP PURCHASED NC PRE-K AND SMART START PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM SERVICES FROM CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOLS</TransactionDesc>
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      <BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp>
        <NameOfInterested>
          <PersonNm>GINA CARTER</PersonNm>
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        <RelationshipDescriptionTxt>KEY EMPLOYEE OF CHILD CARE CONNECTIONS OF CLEVELAND COUNTY INC</RelationshipDescriptionTxt>
        <TransactionAmt>381500</TransactionAmt>
        <TransactionDesc>CHILD CARE CONNECTIONS OF CLEVELAND COUNTY INC IS A DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDER/GRANTEE</TransactionDesc>
        <SharingOfRevenuesInd>0</SharingOfRevenuesInd>
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      <BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp>
        <NameOfInterested>
          <PersonNm>PAULA PEELER</PersonNm>
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        <RelationshipDescriptionTxt>KEY EMPLOYEE OF CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOLS INC</RelationshipDescriptionTxt>
        <TransactionAmt>1872097</TransactionAmt>
        <TransactionDesc>CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOLS IS A DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDER AND THE PARTNERSHIP PURCHASED NC PRE-K AND SMART START PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM SERVICES FROM CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOLS</TransactionDesc>
        <SharingOfRevenuesInd>0</SharingOfRevenuesInd>
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      <BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp>
        <NameOfInterested>
          <PersonNm>KATINA WRAY-SMITH</PersonNm>
        </NameOfInterested>
        <RelationshipDescriptionTxt>OWNER OF BERRYLAND CDC, CONNECTED KIDS CDC, AND BLOOM CDC</RelationshipDescriptionTxt>
        <TransactionAmt>964884</TransactionAmt>
        <TransactionDesc>ORGANIZATION PURCHASED EARLY HEAD START SERVICES FROM BERRYLAND CDC, CONNECTED KIDS CDC, AND BLOOM CDC AND PURCHASED NC PRE-K SERVICES FROM BERRYLAND CDC, CONNECTED KIDS CDC, AND BLOOM CDC.</TransactionDesc>
        <SharingOfRevenuesInd>0</SharingOfRevenuesInd>
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      <BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp>
        <NameOfInterested>
          <PersonNm>TONYA ARRINGTON</PersonNm>
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        <RelationshipDescriptionTxt>KEY EMPLOYEE OF CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOLS</RelationshipDescriptionTxt>
        <TransactionAmt>1872097</TransactionAmt>
        <TransactionDesc>CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOLS IS A DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDER AND THE PARTNERSHIP PURCHASED NC PRE-K AND SMART START PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM SERVICES FROM CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOLS.</TransactionDesc>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE COMPLETED 990 IS SUBMITTED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER VIA EMAIL WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REVIEW AND RESPOND WITH QUESTIONS/CONCERNS. PRIOR TO FILING, THE DRAFT 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE PARTNERSHIP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND /OR THE PARTNERSHIP BOARD OF DIRECTORS DURING A SCHEDULED MEETING FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. SHOULD THE COMMITTEE NOTE ANY ITEM INCLUDED IN THE 990 WHICH SHOULD BE SUBMITTED FOR FURTHER BOARD REVIEW, THE COMMITTEE WILL SO RECOMMEND AND THE BOARD WILL ALSO REVIEW THE 990 POST FILING.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>MONITORED AT BOARD MEETINGS AND DOCUMENTED IN BOARD MINUTES.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE CLEVELAND COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN IS CHARGED WITH CONDUCTING THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROCESS AND FOR DETERMINING THE SALARY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. A FORMAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PLAN IS WRITTEN AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH FISCAL YEAR AND SIGNED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD CHAIR UPON APPROVAL. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE USES THIS FORMALLY WRITTEN PERFORMANCE PLAN TO CONDUCT THEIR ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW AFTER THE END OF EACH FISCAL YEAR. UPON COMPLETION OF THEIR WORK, SEVERAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHICH ALWAYS INCLUDES THE BOARD CHAIR, REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE RESULTS WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. IF CHANGES ARE MADE TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY AS A RESULT OF THIS REVIEW, A PAYROLL CHANGE FORM IS SIGNED BY THE BOARD CHAIR AND FILED.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A PUBLIC INFORMATION NOTEBOOK THAT IT UPDATES ANNUALLY AND MAKES AVAILABLE TO ANYONE WHO REQUESTS TO VIEW. REQUESTED ITEMS COPIED.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XII, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTING, QUESTION 1</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION USES THE MODIFIED CASH BASIS OF ACCOUNTING FOR ITS BOOKS AND RECORDS AND ALSO FOR 990 PURPOSES. THIS METHOD OF ACCOUNTING IS REQUIRED BY THE NC STATE AUDITORS OFFICE AS WELL AS THE NORTH CAROLINA PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN INC. THESE ORGANIZATIONS HAVE REGULATORY OVERSITE OF THE CLEVELAND COUNNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN, INC.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART XII, 2C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTES REQUIRE A BI-ANNUAL AUDIT. THE NORTH CAROLINA PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN, INC OVERSEES A STATE WIDE BID PROCESS IN ORDER TO SELECT AN INDEPENDENT AUDIT FIRM. EACH LOCAL PARTNERSHIP'S STAFF AND BOARD ASSUMES THE OVERSIGHT OF THEIR AUDIT. FOR THE FYE 6-30-2023, THE PARTNERSHIP WAS REQUIRED TO UNDERGO A SINGLE AUDIT BECAUSE OF THE LEVEL OF FEDERAL FUNDING IT RECEIVED. THE AUDIT WAS CONDUCTED WITH NO FINDINGS DISCLOSED.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 3B:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION WAS REQUIRED AND DID HAVE AN OMB-133 AUDIT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 6-30-23.</ExplanationTxt>
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