Educational Consultants Consortium Inc - ECC SUMMARY Mission It is the mission of Educational Consultants Consortium, Inc. (ECCI) to facilitate communication and/or coordinate the services between the home, school, and community. These services are presented on behalf of the child in a positive, non threatening manner; thereby, encouraging a high level of youth development, accelerated educational pursuits, increased individual productivity and improvement of the quality of life for atrisk Manatee county. (State of Florida) residents. Contact Information Primary Address 1107 26TH Street Ct E Palmetto, FL 34221- Alternate Address Post Office Box 1222 Bradenton FL 34206 1222 Phone 941 722-5696 Alternate Phone 941 592-3669 Email servingchildren5@aol.com Website servingeverychild.com General Information nprofit Tax Exempt Status Educational Consultants Consortium Inc - ECC Public Charity Type III Supporting Organizationfunctionally integrated Incorporation Year 1997 State Charitable Solicitations Permit Yes Feb 2017 State Registration Yes 0 1
BACKGROUND & NEEDS Impact Statement The at-risk students enrolled in this program will remain crime and drug free as they graduate from high school, pursue a career and marry prior to parenting. The 2011/2012 accomplishments are: *100% of the at-risk 12th grade students enrolled graduated from high school with their class *100% of the Teen Pregnancy Prevention class regular attendees did not parent a child *93% of the after school Tutoring Program regular attendees were promoted to the next grade without summer school attendance. *90% of the students in regular attendance participated in cultural programs designed to encourage high educational pursues and improve self esteem. *58% at-risk students participated in the summer jobs/academic program were they worked in the morning and participated in academic classes in the afternoon. *68% of the parents of students enrolled in this program were actively involved in the parenting assistance program. 2012-2013 Goals are as follows: *Funding for expansion of after school tutorial program to address the needs of students on waiting list, STEM program, Teen Pregnancy Prevention program and Anger Management program. *Employers and mentors for at-risk high school students with major job opportunities for summer emploment. The summer job/academic program will give our at-risk students employment in the morning and afternoon academic classes. These students earn funds needed for back to school supplies and are not on the streets to be involved in crime and drug activities. Funding for educational field trips, college tours and cultural activities. Needs Statement 1.Summer and/or after school Employment opportunities for at-risk High School students. $120,000. 2.Tutoring program funding for after school instructors and material $65,000. 3.Sponsors for Educational Field Trips, College Tours, Scholarships and Cultural Activities. $75,000. 4.Career Development opportunities for at-risk students. 5.Funding for Teen Pregnancy Prevention and at-risk Parenting programs. $24,000. Background Statement Educational Consultants Consortium, Inc. (ECCI) was organized on September 18, 1995 by four retired Manatee County Educators and two business men living in the weed and seed target areas of the county. Weed and Seed, a community-based strategy sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), is an innovative, comprehensive multi-agency approach to law enforcement, crime prevention, and community revitalization. Weed and Seed is foremost a strategy that aims to prevent, control, and reduce violent crime, drug abuse, and gang activity in designated high-crime neighborhoods across the county. With full knowledge of the community challenges ECCI organized and developed goals to address the soaring drop-out, drug, crime, and teen age pregnancy rates in the at risk area of (Palmetto) Manatee County by involving the whole family and community in the process. The retired educators, who brought more than 130 years of educating manatee county s children to the organization, noted that students making the most progress in and out of the classroom were those with commitment from families and support from their community. Program Description Our activities of ECCI mirror five of the seven components of the Carrera Model for TPP. Job Club-Students are enrolled in a summer health careers exploration sponsored by Area Health Education Center AHEC, Manatee/Sarasota Workforce Development,Manatee County School Board, and ECCI. Students receive a stipend as they participate in this summer program. After successfully completing employee skills training students may be referred to employment opportunities and following up is provided. Family Life and Sex Education-Students receive personal hygiene and teen pregnancy instruction during six sessions for the total group in the summer program and weekly during the 2
school year. Parenting programs are offered on a regular basis at the AEG. Students are the rth Manatee Youth Crime Stoppers 4 H and are involved in community service activities. Mental Health-Designated students are enrolled in an anger management/attitude development class environment. ( 8 students per 2 hour session) Creative Self-Expression- Students receive music lessons as a part of the Truly Blessed Youth Mass Choir. This choir presents on an average of three times a month for local, state, and national gatherings. Statement from the Board Chair ECCI's major challenge is funding to provide the community requested services that would eliminate the waiting list for tutoring, anger management sessions, teen pregnancy prevention classes and educational college tours. Our most recent challenge was space limitation and was addressed with the opening of the Kelly-Brown Center. The current concern is the debt of $80,000 due on that facility. There are opportunities for expanding the programs currently sponsored by this organization as there is a waiting list for families interested enrolling in this program. The services are not available to these at-risk individuals in this community and the value has been noted as many of our enrollees do remain crime and drug free as they graduate from high school, pursue a career and marry prior to parenting a child. Statement from the CEO/Executive Director Educational Consultants Consortium, Inc. ECCI is a grassroots organization born from the efforts of four manatee county educators who retired in 1995 with a combined teaching/administrative experience of 130 years and two area businessmen. These individuals reside in and raised their children in this targeted Weed and Seed area of manatee county. This area is plagued with the highest drug, crime, violence, high school drop-out, unemployment and teen pregnancy rates. As we lived in this community, taught the children, interacted with the parents in church and other organizations we found the common thread to be the true desire of individuals, families and the community was to improve their quality of life and ensure a better future for area youth as we weeded out the undesirable elements and seeded in positive components. As parents, educators and businessmen the ECCI founders noted that individuals making the most progress in and out of the classroom as well as in life were those with commitment from families, schools and their communities. ECCI endeavors to facilitate communication and/or coordinate the community services such as: Teen Pregnancy Prevention Classes, anger management/attitude adjustment classes, after school Academic Tutoring, Parent-Teacher Liaison assistance, and Summer Youth Job Training/Skills Development programs. Iron Sharpening Iron is the theme of ECCI with the 40 Developmental Assets which are the building blocks of healthy development that help youth grow up healthy, caring and responsible as our guiding principles. The program model for the activities of ECCI are designed to mirror five of the seven components of the Career Model, as presented by The Children's Aid Society Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program. Carrera Model components are addressed in the following manner:education-report Cards and progress reports are collected. Concerns and recommendations are discussed with students and/or parents. ECCI provides free tutoring and mentors to accompany parents and students to school and community conferences. Free tutoring is provided for several grade levels at the Anna E. Gayle and Kelly-Brown Centers 1701 & 2112-3 rd Ave. East - Palmetto. Job Club-Students are enrolled in a summer health careers and on the job training activities..family Life and Sex Education-Students receive personal hygiene and teen pregnancy instruction.mental Health- Designated students are enrolled in an anger management/attitude development class. Creative Self-Expression- Areas Served FL- Manatee 3
The target population for this program is students living one mile east and one mile west of highway #41, the corridor area, of Manatee County. This area was designated as a Weed and Seed target area by the Federal Government. 96% of the students living in this area are at or below the provery level and receive free or reduce lunch. This is one of the highest drug and crime areas of Manatee County. Service Categories Primary Organization Type Secondary Organization Type Tertiary Organization Type Youth Development Community Improvement, Capacity Building Education 4
PROGRAMS After school tutorial program for at-risk students. Description Students are tutored two days a week for two hours by certified state of Florida teachers with expertise in the academic area taught. Students are divided into three sections and are taught for up to 40 minutes in the areas of Math, Language Arts and Test Preparation. Students are tested upon enrolling and exiting the program. The instructors use the pre test results to chart the instructional course for each child. The computer program "Study Island" is included as a resource for on site and at home academic assistance. For those students who are enrolled in the program, involved in after school sports programs and in need of a computer we check out computers to them for a designed period of time. Instructors monitor the progress of on site and at home sessions. Budget $0.00 Category Program Linked to Organizational Strategy Education, General/Other Remedial Programs Yes Population Served At-Risk Populations Blacks, African Heritage Children and Youth (0-19 years) Short Term Success Long Term Success Program Success Monitoring Program Success Examples 90% of the students in regular attendance of these after school classes will be promoted to the next grade without summer school intervention. Enrollee's progress reports, report cards and teacher conferences will be the indicators for this program. At-risk students involved in program will remain crime and drug free as they graduate from high school, pursue a career and marry prior to parenting a child. As adults they will become mentors for other families in this community and provide the motivation needed to improve the quality of life for area residents and removing the stigma of crime, violence, low graduation rate and teen pregnancy from this community. The success of this is measured by the promotion of enrollees to the next grade level without summer intervention, pass of required test such as FCAT or end of Course Exams. The tools used for these measures will be report cards, printed test results, and/or school records. 100% of high school seniors enrolled in this program during the 2011/2012 school year passed all of the requirement for graduation. This include 24 credits, FCAT and End of Course Exam, and grade point average of 2.0 or over. 74% of these graduates are currently enrolled in post secondary activities and/or employed. 5
Career Development Job Club Description Middle School Students are enrolled in a summer health careers exploration camp sponsored by Area Health Education AHEC. High School Students are enrolled in Employability Skills training sessions and upon successful completion are recommended for employment. In pass years this program was sponsored by Manatee/Sarasota Workforce Development, Manatee County School Board, and ECCI. Students are employed as school custodian assistances in the morning and required to attend afternoon academic session at the Center. There are multiple benefits for our students, their parents and this community from the summer jobs program. Our students receive a stipend for their work and summer academic loss is reduced. The stress on our parents for school supplies purchase is reduced. The community sees a reduction in summer youth crime and violence participation. Budget $120,000.00 Category Program Linked to Organizational Strategy Population Served Short Term Success Long Term Success Program Success Monitoring Employment, General/Other Youth Job Training & Employment Yes Adolescents Only (13-19 years) At-Risk Populations Blacks, African Heritage Summer Health Care Camp participants learn about required health careers and demonstrate their skills in the community as they volunteer in local health fairs. The at-risk high school students applying for acceptance in the summer jobs program will complete the Employability Skills training program, interview for and then receive summer job training appointment and complete summer job training with average or above average evaluations. Students will receive a stipend for their summer camp or employment. High school students, during the summer will work five hours in the mornings and receive academic skills instruction in the afternoon. The summer camp or jobs participants must agree to at least one year involvement in the total programs offered by this organization. These programs include afterschool tutoring, teen pregnancy prevention classes, cultural arts programs, volunteer community service and anger management program as needed. At-risk students involved in program will remain crime and drug free as they graduate from high school, pursue a career and marry prior to parenting a child. As adults they will become mentors for other families in this community and provide the motivation needed to improve the quality of life for area residents and removing the stigma of crime, violence, low graduation rate and teen pregnancy from this community. The Employability skills training and job skills developed will give our graduates a step up and pursue a viable career as they return to this community and help others. Students involve in this program will remain drug and crime free as they graduate from high school, pursue a career and marry prior to parenting a child. This program is monitored by ECCI Board members, On The Job Coaches and Health Careers Instructors. 6
Program Success Examples Evidence of success of this program is visible as 85% of these at-risk students who participated in the summer programs will maintain an A/B average in school and were promoted to the next grade level without summer intervention. As participants graduated from high school 55% of these at-risk students pursued a health care related career as their life s profession and employability skills addressed in classes were implemented in their on-the-job training. To date the following careers are represented in our alumnus: Licensed Practical Nurses, Teachers, Air Forces, Business Management, Social Services, Certified Nurses Assistance and other business employment positions. Comments Program Comments by Organization ECCI Major challenge is funding to provide the community requested services that would eliminate the waiting list for tutoring, anger management sessions, teen pregnancy prevention classes and educational college tours. Our most recent past challenge was space limitation and was addressed with the opening of the Kelly-Brown Center. The current concern is the debt of $80,000 due on that facility. There are opportunities for expanding the programs currently sponsored by this community as there is a waiting list for families interested enrolling in this program. The services are not available to these at-risk individuals in this community and the value has been noted as many of our students do remain crime and drug free as they graduate from high school, pursue a career and marry prior to parenting a child. 7
MANAGEMENT CEO/Executive Director CEO/Executive Director CEO Term Start May 1997 CEO Email Ms. Barbara Andrews Harvey E.S. bharvey720@aol.com Experience B.S. Degree - Master's of Education -Educational Specialist Past Certification Early Childhood Education Elementary Education (1-5) Reading (K 12) Administration (K 12) Current Professional Activities ManateeCounty School Board Member (14 years) (Volunteer) Executive Director and one of the Founders of Educational Consultants Consortium, Inc. Past Professional Activities Director of Manatee County Elementary Schools Principal Jessie P. Miller Elementary School Assistant Principals Palmetto Elementary School Classroom Teacher Palma Sola Elementary Memorial Elementary Current -Manatee County 4 H Leader -Manatee County Children's Services Board -Manatee Community Action Agency Board -Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority 50 years of Service to All Mankind Golden life Member Status Staff & Volunteer Statistics Full Time Staff 0 Part Time Staff 5 Staff Retention Rate % Professional Development N/A Contractors 13 Volunteers 32 Management Reports to Board CEO/Executive Director Formal Evaluation Senior Management Formal Evaluation nmanagement Formal Evaluation Yes Collaborations ECCI collaborates with the following organizations to provide comprehensive services for this at-risk population: Manatee County Government, Manatee County School Board, Suncoast Workforce Development Area Health Education Center, Manatee County Health Department, East Palmetto Church of Christ, Pathways Christian Fellowship, St.Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Women s Club of Palmetto, Alpha, Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 8
Comments Management Comments by Organization ECCI Major challenge is funding to provide additional staff to help address the needs of enrollees. This would include an additional Center Supervisor, four additional tutors and a Parent/Student Program Activities Director. The would expand the programs presented for our students and improve the quailty of services. Our most recent challenge was space limitation and was addressed with the opening of the Kelly-Brown Center. The current concern is the debt of $80,000 due on that facility. There are opportunities for expanding the programs currently sponsored by this community as there is a waiting list for families interested enrolling in this program. The services are not available to these at-risk individuals in this community and the value has been noted as many of our enrollees do remain crime and drug free as they graduate from high school, pursue a career and marry prior to parenting a child. 9
GOVERNANCE Board Chair Board Chair Mr Bernice Charles Pratt Jr Company Affiliation Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Board Term Oct 2014 to Oct 2016 Board Chair Email bcp2426m@yahoo.com Board Co-Chair Board Co-Chair Mrs Brenda Harvey Company Affiliation Retired Educator Board Term Oct 2014 to Oct 2016 Board Co-Chair Email alphabjh@verizon.net Board Members Name Affiliation Status Sylvia Bennett Mrs. Beverly Bryant Mrs Johnnie Davis Shelli Eddie Mrs. Ineda Edwards Cherly Freeman Dale Hayes Mrs Natasha Hogan Cecelia Love Hopkins Samida Johnson Ronald Kar James McCloud Mrs. Anne Pearcey Business Owner Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Lawyer/City Commissioner President of Local TNBC Retired Educator Accreditation Coordinator Youth Marketing Walt Disney World Manager of Housing Complex Compliant Administer for MRH Retired Superintendent CEO of Genesis Health Program Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 12 Asian American/Pacific Islander 0 Caucasian 1 Hispanic/Latino 0 Native American/American Indian 0 Other 0 0 Board Demographics - Gender 10
Male 2 Female 11 t Specified 0 Governance Board Term Lengths 8 Board Term Limits 2 Board Orientation Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 5 Board Meeting Attendance % 79 Board Self-Evaluation Written Board Selection Criteria Percentage of Board Making Monetary Contributions 100 Percentage of Board Making In-Kind Contributions 100 Constituency Includes Client Representation Yes Comments Governance Comments by Organization ECCI Major challenge is funding to provide the community requested services that would eliminate the waiting list for tutoring, anger management sessions, teen pregnancy prevention classes and educational college tours. Our most recent challenge was space limitation and was addressed with the opening of the Kelly-Brown Center. The current concern is the debt of $80,000 due on that facility. There are opportunities for expanding the programs currently sponsored by this organization as there is a waiting list for families interested enrolling in this program. The services are not available to these at-risk individuals in this community and the value has been noted as many of our enrollees do remain crime and drug free as they graduate from high school, pursue a career and marry prior to parenting a child. 11
FINANCIALS Current Financial Info Fiscal Year Begins 2016 Fiscal Year Ends 2017 Projected Revenue $190,790.00 Projected Expenses $190,790.00 Total Projected Revenue includes "in-kind" contributions/ donations Endowment Value $0.00 Spending Policy Percentage 0 Capital Campaign In a Capital Campaign Campaign Goal 0 IRS Form 990s Form 990 990 990 990 990 990 990 Form 990 Audit/Financial Documents Audit Report Unaudited Financial Statement Audited Financial Statements Unaudited Financial Statement Audit Report Audit Report Audit Report Solvency Short Term Solvency Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2013 Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities 5.47 2.90 12.31 Long Term Solvency 12
Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2013 Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets 14% 14% 14% Historical Financial Review Revenue and Expenses Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2013 Total Revenue $144,400 $99,343 $169,489 Total Expenses $134,826 $127,352 $184,973 Revenue Sources Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2013 Foundation and Corporation $0 $0 $0 Contributions Government Contributions $133,395 $79,864 $143,526 Federal $0 $0 $0 State $0 $0 $0 Local $0 $0 $0 Unspecified $133,395 $79,864 $143,526 Individual Contributions $9,038 $19,456 $25,941 Indirect Public Support $0 $0 $0 Earned Revenue $1,513 $0 $0 Investment Income, Net of Losses $23 $23 $22 Membership Dues $0 $0 $0 Special Events $431 $0 $0 Revenue In-Kind $0 $0 $0 Other $0 $0 $0 Expense Allocation Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2013 Program Expense $129,488 $120,014 $174,196 Administration Expense $5,338 $7,338 $10,777 Fundraising Expense $0 $0 $0 Payments to Affiliates $0 $0 $0 Total Revenue/Total Expenses 1.07 0.78 0.92 Program Expense/Total Expenses 96% 94% 94% Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue 0% 0% 0% Assets and Liabilities Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2013 Total Assets $507,788 $499,956 $524,911 Current Assets $35,854 $16,249 $36,928 Long-Term Liabilities $69,003 $71,703 $75,493 Current Liabilities $6,552 $5,594 $3,000 Total Net Assets $432,233 $422,659 $446,418 Top Funding Sources Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2013 Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount Government Grants - Unspecified $133,395 Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar Contributions, gifts, Amount grants $9,038 Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Program Service Revenue $1,013 Government Grants - Unspecified $79,864 Contributions, gifts, grants $19,456 Investment Income $23 Government Grants - Unspecified $143,526 Contributions, gifts, grants $25,941 Investment Income $22 13
Comments Financial Comments by Organization The ECCI Major challenge is funding to provide the educational, cultural and employability activities needed to improve the quality of life for participants. ECCI has a morgage of $80,000. that is draining funding that could be used to provide programing and other positive address the current waiting list. It is not to the advantage of our at-risk community to have students and families request services and not being able to meet their needs. Services such as academic tutoring, teen pregnancy prevention classes, drug and crime prevention programs will continue to help to improve this at-risk area of manatee county. There is a need in other communities of mnatee county for the "Iron Sharpening Iron" concept to be implemented. Currently, we have students who are transported for up to 10 miles for the services provided by ECCI. Several have requested local services to help inprove their community. Financial Comments by Foundation Financial information taken from IRS Form 990. Individual contributions include foundation and corporate support. 2011 financial compilations and 2010 and 2009 audited financial statements do not reconcile with Federal tax returns as Schedule D, Parts XII and XIII were not completed. 14
PLANS, POLICIES & LICENSES Plans Fundraising Plan Communication Plan Strategic Plan Strategic Plan Adopted May 2012 Years Strategic Plan Considers 5 Management Succession Plan Continuity of Operations Plan Policies Organizational Policies and Procedures Written Conflict of Interest Policy ndiscrimination Policy Directors and Officers Insurance Policy Whistle Blower Policy Document Destruction Policy Yes Yes Yes Affiliations Affiliation Year 0 Government Licenses Is your organization licensed by the Government? Planning & Policies Comments Planning & Policies Comments by Organization Planning & Policies Comments by Foundation Created 11.28.2017. Copyright 2017 15