2026-02-18T12:45:13-08:00 2025-06-30 821362217 BARRE & COMPANY LLC 2204 MORRIS AVE STE 206 UNION NJ 07083 990 2024-07-01 454835297 COMPASS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL COMP 8568995570 23 W CHESTNUT AVENUE VINELAND NJ 08360 DOUGLAS C McGARRY BUS ADMINISTRAT 2026-02-18 true true Richard Barre P01434145 9086863484 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z 23 W CHESTNUT AVENUE VINELAND NJ 08360 3623678 false X www.compassacademy.org X 2012 NJ THE MISSION OF COMPASS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL IS TO INCREASE EACH CHILD'S SUCCESS IN LEARNING, AND AS A RESULT, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT. USING THE "LET ME LEARN PROCESS" AS ITS INNOVATIVE APPROACH, THE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND TEACHERS WILL HELP STUDENTS DEVELOP A STRONGER SENSE-OF-SELF AS LEARNERS, A GREATER DEGREE OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, AND A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FOR LEARNING. 5 5 45 0 2954660 3500924 102351 122384 0 -94963 -97147 2962048 3526161 0 0 2339006 2219195 0 0 720942 749609 3059948 2968804 -97900 557357 1154351 1419218 1137213 844723 17138 574495 THE MISSION OF COMPASS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL IS TO INCREASE EACH CHILD'S SUCCESS IN LEARNING, AND AS A RESULT, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT. USING THE "LET ME LEARN PROCESS" AS ITS INNOVATIVE APPROACH, THE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND TEACHERS WILL HELP STUDENTS DEVELOP A STRONGER SENSE-OF-SELF AS LEARNERS, A GREATER DEGREE OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, AND A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FOR LEARNING. false false 2287999 THE COMPASS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL IS A NJ PUBLIC SCHOOL OVERSEEN BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFERS AN ACADEMIC PROGRAM TO ASSIST CHILDREN IN DISCOVERING THEIR TALENTS AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT.COMPASS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF SERVICES APPROPRIATE TO GRADES KINDERGATEN THRU GRADE 5. THESE SERVICES INLCUDE REGULAR, AS WELL AS SPECIAL EDUCATION AND BASIC SKILLS INSTRUCTION. THE CHARTER SCHOOL COMPLETED THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR WITH AN ENROLLMENT OF 184 STUDENTS. 2287999 true false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false true 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 0 0 false 45 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 5 5 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X ORGANIZATION 8568995570 23 W CHESTNUT AVENUE VINELAND NJ 08360 ALAN BURKHARDT PRINCIPAL 40.00 0.00 X 112050 0 0 PATRICIA BACON Trustee 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 GLADWYN BAPTIST Trustee 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LYNN LICHTENBERGER Trustee 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SUZANNE YOUNGBLOOD President 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOEL JOHNSTON Ex-Officio 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DOUGLAS C McGARRY BUS ADMINISTRAT 10.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 112050 1 false false false 0 3279972 220952 3500924 PROGRAM REVENUE 122384 122384 122384 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 370 97517 -97147 -97147 0 3526161 25237 0 0 0 0 112050 112050 0 1441889 1164873 277016 0 665256 537447 127809 0 158170 127782 30388 111 111 0 0 0 0 0 0 225726 182359 43367 0 0 211977 171252 40725 6730 6730 0 0 17808 17808 0 95339 77022 18317 33748 27264 6484 0 2968804 2287999 680805 0 464968 827611 0 0 154940 249676 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 534443 341931 1154351 1419218 143801 109553 26225 967187 735170 1137213 844723 X -61241 496938 78379 77557 17138 574495 1154351 1419218 557357 X false true X false false X Deferred Bond Issuance Costs, Net 150997 ROU Asset, Net of Amortization 190934 341931 DEFERRED INFLOW 417665 Due Beyond One Year 119094 NET PENSION LIABILITY 198411 735170 3526161 3526161 3526161 2968804 2968804 2968804 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 COMPASS ACADEMY 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, COMPASS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL CUSTOMARILY DRAWS ITS STUDENTS FROM LOCAL COMMUNITIES, AND FURTHER, THE CHARTER SCHOOL ENROLLS STUDENTS OF RACIAL MINORITY GROUPS IN MEANINGFUL NUMBERS. IN ADDITION, 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. THE CHARTER SCHOOL ALSO 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. 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 COMPASS ACADEMY 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 THE COMPASS ACADEMY 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. DOCUMENT RETENEION & DESTRUCTION POLICY THE CHARTER SCHOOL FOLLOWS STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS GOVERNING RECORD RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION. WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY COMPASS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL HAS A WRITTEN WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY WHICH PROHIBITS DISCRIMINATION OR RETALIATION AGAINST ANY SCHOOL EMPLOYEE WHO: (1) DISCLOSES OR THREATENS TO DISCLOSE TO A SUPERVISOR OR APPROPRIATE ENTITY A POLICY OR PRACTICE WHICH THE EMPLOYEE REASONABLY BELIEVES IS IN VIOLATION OF LAW; (2) PROVIDES INFORMATION TO ANY PUBLIC BODY CONDUCTING AN INVESTIGATION OR INQUIRY INTO ANY ALLEGED VIOLATION OF LAW; OR (3) OBJECTS TO, OR REFUSES TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY ACTIVITY, POLICY OR PRACTICE WHICH THE EMPLOYEE REASONABLY BELIEVES IS IN VIOLATION OF LAW, IS FRAUDULENT OR CRIMINAL, OR IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH PUBLIC HEALTH OR SAFETY.