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Pinon Community School Board Inc

Pinon, AZ · EIN 860615622 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE B80Z · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.pcswarriors.com
revenue
$3.8M
expenses
$4.1M
net assets
$3.6M
employees
42
program ratio
81%
mission · from form 990

To provide housing and education services to Navajo and other Native American children.

profile · synthesized from sources

Pinon Community School is an educational institution in Pinon, AZ, providing academic and residential programs for students from Pre-K to 12th grade. The school emphasizes a culturally rich learning environment relevant to Diné culture and language, aiming to prepare students for challenges in a multicultural society. It also serves the Black Mesa community through a shared school board.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Academic Enrollment
Provides academic programs for students from Pre-K (age 4) and Kindergarten (age 5+) with a focus on curiosity, critical thinking, and Diné language and traditions.
Facilities Department
Maintains a safe, clean, functional, and sustainable learning environment through building maintenance, custodial services, grounds management, safety & compliance, and capital planning.
Food Service Department
Provides nutritious, balanced breakfast and lunch meals to students during the school year, including free or reduced-price options. Also operates a Summer Feeding Program for children 18 and under.
Residential Enrollment
Offers a residential program for students in Grades 1st to 12th, providing a safe, supportive, and enriching on-campus living experience with daily care, activities, and life skills development.
Transportation Department
Ensures reliable and safe transportation for students to and from school and school-related activities through bus routes, schedules, and safety procedures.
activities · 10 clusters

what they do

  • Residential and Campus Operations Management 5 activities
    • Residential Enrollment and Student Support
      Offers residential enrollment for grades 1st to 12th, coordinates dormitory operations, supervises residential staff, and provides daily care and support for residential students, including assisting with homework, leading activities, and promoting healthy routines.
    • Residential Program Management
      Coordinates dormitory operations and supervises residential staff to ensure a safe, supportive, and enriching experience for students living on campus. Plans and leads engaging activities, events, and recreational programs for residential students.
    • Residential Student Support and Activities
      Coordinates dormitory operations, supervises residential staff, provides daily care and support for residential students, and plans and leads engaging activities, events, and recreational programs for them.
    • School Leadership and Community Engagement
      Provides leadership and guidance for the school community, overseeing academic programs and school operations, and organizes outreach efforts, home visits, and family engagement events to connect families with the school and residential program.
    • Student Support Services
      Manages student enrollment, attendance, grades, and reporting. Provides daily care and support for residential students, including homework assistance, activities, and promoting healthy routines. Organizes outreach efforts, home visits, and family engagement events.
  • School and Community Facility Maintenance 4 activities
    • Campus Safety and Compliance
      Ensures the campus meets all required safety standards, including fire alarm and suppression system inspections, emergency preparedness coordination, ADA accessibility compliance, and environmental and health code compliance.
    • Facilities Maintenance and Operations
      Maintains a safe, clean, functional, and sustainable learning environment, including preventive and corrective maintenance for various systems, daily cleaning and sanitation, waste management, and long-term planning for facilities improvements.
    • Facilities Management and Maintenance
      Maintains a safe, clean, functional, and sustainable learning environment, including campus buildings, grounds, and infrastructure. Provides preventive and corrective maintenance for various systems, conducts daily cleaning and sanitation, and maintains outdoor spaces. Conducts long-term planning for school facilities, including improvements and budget forecasting.
    • Facilities Management and Maintenance
      Maintains a safe, clean, functional, and sustainable learning environment, including campus buildings, grounds, and infrastructure. This includes preventive and corrective maintenance, daily cleaning and sanitation, outdoor space maintenance, and long-term planning for facility improvements.
  • Back-Office Financial Management 3 activities
    • Financial Management and Human Resources
      Manages financial records, processes payments, manages payroll, oversees financial operations including budgeting and purchasing, and assists with hiring and employee services, including managing employee records and benefits.
    • Financial and Human Resources Management
      Manages financial records, processes payments, and handles payroll. Oversees financial operations, including budgeting, financial planning, and purchasing approvals. Manages accounts payable, processes payroll, and handles human resources functions such as hiring documentation, employee records, and benefit enrollments.
    • Financial and Human Resources Management
      Manages financial records, processes payments, handles payroll, and assists with hiring and employee services, including budgeting, financial planning, purchasing approvals, accounts payable, and payroll processing.
  • School-Based Meal Programs 3 activities
    • Food Services
      Plans and prepares breakfast and lunch meals that meet dietary guidelines for students, providing free or reduced-price meals daily during the school year. Operates a Summer Feeding Program offering free breakfast and lunch to all children 18 years and under during the summer break.
    • School Food Services
      Plans and prepares breakfast and lunch meals that meet dietary guidelines for students, providing free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch daily to all students during the school year. Also operates a Summer Feeding Program providing free breakfast and lunch to all children 18 years and under during the summer break.
    • School Meal Programs
      Plans and prepares breakfast and lunch meals that meet dietary guidelines for students, providing free or reduced-price meals daily during the school year and operating a Summer Feeding Program for children 18 and under.
  • Technical Support Services 3 activities
    • Technology Infrastructure and Support
      Maintains computers, network systems, and digital learning tools to ensure reliable access to technology resources for teachers and students, and supports staff and students with troubleshooting and technology training.
    • Technology Infrastructure and Support
      Maintains computers, network systems, and digital learning tools to ensure reliable access to technology resources for teachers and students. Provides troubleshooting and technology training to staff and students.
    • Technology Infrastructure and Support
      Maintains computers, network systems, and digital learning tools to ensure reliable access to technology resources for teachers and students, and provides troubleshooting and technology training to staff and students.
  • School Transportation Services 2 activities
    • School Transportation Services
      Coordinates bus routes, schedules, and safety procedures for school transportation services, ensuring students are transported safely and on time.
    • Student Transportation Services
      Coordinates bus routes, schedules, and safety procedures for school transportation services, ensuring students are transported safely and on time.
  • School Day Schedule Coordination 1 activity
    • Academic Enrollment and Student Records Management
      Offers academic enrollment for Pre-K (age 4) and Kindergarten (age 5+) and manages student enrollment, attendance, grades, and reporting within the school database to provide up-to-date student records for teachers, staff, and families.
  • Parent & Family Engagement Programs 1 activity
    • Family Engagement and Outreach
      Organizes outreach efforts, home visits, and family engagement events to connect families with the school and residential program, ensuring parents are informed and involved in their child's success.
  • Parent & Student Information Portals 1 activity
    • Student Records Management
      Manages student enrollment, attendance, grades, and reporting within the school database to provide up-to-date student records for teachers, staff, and families.
  • Uncategorized 9 activities
    • Academic Enrollment and Instruction
      Provides academic enrollment for Pre-K (age 4) and Kindergarten (age 5+) and residential enrollment for grades 1st to 12th. Oversees academic programs and continuous improvement efforts for the school community.
    • Academic Enrollment and Instruction
      Provides academic enrollment for Pre-K (age 4) and Kindergarten (age 5+) and residential enrollment for grades 1st to 12th, overseeing academic programs and continuous improvement efforts.
    • Facilities Management and Maintenance
      Maintains a safe, clean, functional, and sustainable learning environment, including campus buildings, grounds, and infrastructure. Provides preventive and corrective maintenance for various systems, conducts daily cleaning and sanitation, maintains outdoor spaces, and conducts long-term planning for facilities improvements.
    • Family Engagement
      Organizes outreach efforts, home visits, and family engagement events to connect families with the school and residential program, ensuring parents are informed and involved in their child's success.
    • Financial and Human Resources Management
      Manages financial records, processes payments, and handles payroll. Oversees financial operations, including budgeting and compliance, and manages accounts payable. Also manages hiring documentation, employee records, benefit enrollments, and assists staff with HR-related questions.
    • Safety and Compliance
      Ensures the campus meets all required safety standards, including fire alarm and suppression system inspections, emergency preparedness coordination, ADA accessibility compliance, and environmental and health code compliance.
    • Student Support and Residential Life
      Manages student enrollment, attendance, grades, and reporting. Coordinates dormitory operations, supervises residential staff, provides daily care and support, and plans engaging activities and recreational programs for residential students.
    • Technology Support
      Maintains computers, network systems, and digital learning tools to ensure reliable access to technology resources for teachers and students. Also provides troubleshooting and technology training for staff and students.
    • Technology Training
      Supports staff and students with troubleshooting and technology training.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$3.76M
Contributions & grants$3.70M98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$8280%
Other revenue$59K
expenses
Total expenses$4.09M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.23M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.77M
Cash$3.30M
Investments$0
Liabilities$167K
Net assets$3.60M
Liquid reserves9.7 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -37.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Carol Nelwood Business Manager 40 $75K
Mary Begay Interim Principal 40 $71K
Joe Bennally Principal 40 $62K
Irene Begay Vice-President 1 $4K
Johansen LaPahe Secretary 1 $4K
Sharon Begay President 1 $4K
Tommy McCabe Board Member 1 $4K
relationships · 1

who they work with

  • Ch’inli Navajo School Board Partner — The Governing Board of Ch'inli Navajo School Board holds regular board meetings at Pinon Community School, Inc.