Independent Schools Association of the Southwest
Independent Schools Association of the Southwest
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About this organization
Mission
INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION OF THE SOUTHWEST (ISAS) IS A NON-PROFIT VOLUNTARY MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION, FOUNDED IN 1955, OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS LOCATED IN ARIZONA, KANSAS, LOUISIANA, NEW MEXICO, OKLAHOMA, AND TEXAS. ISAS PROMOTES THE HIGHEST PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL STANDARDS OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS IN THE REGION AND RECOGNIZES BY FORMAL ONGOING ACCREDITATION THOSE SCHOOLS WHICH DEMONSTRATE ADHERENCE TO ITS STANDARDS. AS A COLLECTIVE VOICE OF THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS OF THE SOUTHWEST, ISAS FOSTERS COLLEGIAL RELATIONS AMONG ITS MEMBER SCHOOLS AND REPRESENTS THEIR INTERESTS.ISAS REGULARLY REPORTS ON THE EVALUATION OF MEMBER SCHOOLS AND ON THE ACCREDITATION PROCESS TO STATE COMMISSIONS WHICH HAVE BEEN DELEGATED RESPONSIBILITY FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ACCREDITATION BY STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENTS OR LEGISLATURES. ISAS IS A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING OF THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL ADVANCING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ACCREDITATION AND HAS VOLUNTARILY AGREED TO ABIDE BY CRITERIA F
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ISAS IDENTIFIES, PRESENTS, AND PROMOTES PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF ISAS TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND STAFF OF MEMBER SCHOOLS. THE ISAS STAFF REVIEWS THESE PROGRAMS AND EVALUATES PARTICIPATION AND OUTCOMES, MAKING SUGGESTIONS FOR NEW OFFERINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO EXISTING CONFERENCES. ISAS CONDUCTED TWO HEADS OF SCHOOL MEETINGS WITH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFERINGS, AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS CONFERENCE, AN INSTITUTE FOR BEGINNING TEACHERS, A CONFERENCE FOR SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICERS, A CONFERENCE FOR BOARD CHAIRS OF MEMBER SCHOOLS, A DIVISION HEADS CONFERENCE, A TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORS' CONFERENCE, AN ADMISSIONS CONFERENCE AND AN ART DIRECTORS CONFERENCE.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “The independent schools association of the southwest (isas) promotes the highest professional and ethical standards of educational excellence for independent schools in the region and recognizes by formal ongoing accreditation those schools which demonstrate adherence to its standards. as a collective voice of the independent schools of the southwest, isas fosters collegial relations among its member schools and represents their interests.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “Independent schools association of the southwest (isas) is a non-profit voluntary membership association, founded in 1955, of independent schools located in arizona, kansas, louisiana, new mexico, oklahoma, and texas. isas promotes the highest professional and ethical standards of educational excellence for independent schools in the region and recognizes by formal ongoing accreditation those schools which demonstrate adherence to its standards. as a collective voice of the independent schools of the southwest, isas fosters collegial relations among its member schools and represents their interests.isas regularly reports on the evaluation of member schools and on the accreditation process to state commissions which have been delegated responsibility for independent school accreditation by state education departments or legislatures. isas is a member in good standing of the international council advancing independent school accreditation and has voluntarily agreed to abide by criteria f”.
- The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of TX, as reported.
- The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2020 as 3131 MCKINNEY AVENUE 600, DALLAS, TX, 75204.
- The non-profit has a total of 8 employees, as reported on their form for 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $82,408.
- The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a review and approval process by a neutral party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 0 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1955.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $666,315 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.