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        <ExplanationTxt>PART III, LINE 4A, CONTINUED IN ADDITION TO BEING ACADEMICALLY PREPARED TO EXCEL IN THE 21ST CENTURY, STUDENTS EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES TO BE PROBLEM SOLVERS, CREATIVE THINKERS, INTENTIONAL LEARNERS, INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND THOUGHTFUL LEADERS. LOLA PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH A HANDS-ON, ENGAGING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOCUSING ON 21ST CENTURY SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND REAL-WORLD APPLICATION. DURING THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR, LOLA SERVED OVER 100 FULL-TIME STUDENTS AND OVER 250 SUMMER STUDENTS THROUGH CAMP LOLA AND THE LITERACY IN THE ARTS PROGRAMS. CAMPERS PARTICIPATE IN STEM, ART, LITERACY, OUTDOOR EDUCATION, AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE 990 WAS PREPARED BY A CPA WHO IS FAMILIAR WITH NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND THE RELATED TAX RETURNS. ONCE THE DRAFT HAS BEEN PREPARED IT IS SENT TO THE CLIENT FOR BOARD REVIEW. AS SOON AS ALL QUESTIONS HAVE BEEN RESOLVED AND ANY CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE 990, IT IS E-FILED. AFTER ACCEPTANCE, A COPY OF THE FINAL 990 IS SENT TO THE BOARD.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>HCEL'S TEAM (STAFF/BOARD) REVIEW COMPARABLE SCHOOLS AND NON-PROFIT COMPENSATION ANNUALLY AND USE IT TO DETERMINE THEIR COMPENSATION PLANS.</ExplanationTxt>
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