irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.36MSPECIAL EDUCATION: THE SCHOOL'S SPECIAL EDUCATION TEAM SUPPORTS STUDENTS WHO HAVE AN INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLAN ("IEP") BUT ALSO SUPPORTS ALL STUDENTS IN THE CLASSROOMS. IN THE INTEGRATED CO-TEACHING SETTING, STUDENTS RECEIVE SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION AND SCAFFOLD SUPPORT FOR ALL ASSIGNMENTS, TEST/QUIZZES, HOMEWORK, AND PROJECTS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Guidance and Social-Emotional Support
Provided by two on-staff guidance counselors who lead advisory classes, support mandated students, and deliver monthly social-emotional learning activities.
Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT)
Provides small-group instruction and scaffolded academic support for students with IEPs and all learners in general education classrooms, focusing on assignments, assessments, and independent work skills.
Special Education Services
Comprehensive support for students with IEPs, including IEP coordination, progress reporting, compliance, and collaboration with external providers and the CSE.
Summer Boost Program
Summer academic enrichment program for students, held in four-week sessions from 9am to 12pm, designed to reinforce learning and prevent summer slide.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Student Milestone Ceremonies & Events 1 activity
- Administers graduation and academic milestone ceremoniesThe school holds annual graduation ceremonies for students, including in 2023, 2025, and 2026, as well as milestone events such as Ring Day in 2024.
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College Preparatory Secondary Education 1 activity
- Delivers extended and enriched academic instructionThe school implements a longer school day and allocates twice the customary instructional time to Mathematics and English Language Arts. All students study Latin for three years and are required to take Regent-level courses such as Integrated Algebra and Earth Science or Living Environment in grade 8.
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Charter School Admissions Lottery Management 1 activity
- Manages student admissions and enrollmentThe school conducts an annual admissions lottery for 6th grade when applications exceed available seats, notifies applicants of decisions through multiple channels, and maintains a waitlist to fill enrollment vacancies throughout the academic year.
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Student Support and Academic Services 1 activity
- Offers social-emotional and guidance counselingTwo guidance counselors provide regular individual support to students with mandated needs and lead advisory classes focused on social-emotional development.
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Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
- Operates a public charter school for grades 6–8MIDDLE VILLAGE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL serves students in grades 6 through 8 as a public charter school, implementing a structured academic program aligned with state requirements and focused on preparing students for selective college preparatory high schools.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Provides special education and academic support servicesThe school delivers small group instruction and scaffolded academic support through an integrated co-teaching model for students with IEPs and general classroom learners. It coordinates with the Committee for Special Education, secures outside provider placements, schedules IEP meetings, and provided remote therapy and counseling during periods of remote learning via Zoom, Google Meet, or phone.
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Summer Academic Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Runs a Summer Boost ProgramThe school operates a Summer Boost Program for students, with summer office hours maintained from 8am to 1pm, Monday through Friday, and the program concluding on July 31, 2026.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Hosts student arts and cultural performancesThe school produces performing arts events including a spring theatre cabaret featuring 8th-grade students and seasonal events such as Frosty Fest, a holiday performance held in 2023.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$12.45M
Contributions & grants$2.15M17%
Program service revenue$9.54M77%
Investment income$762K6%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$10.58M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$5.80M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$28.77M
Cash$13.11M
Investments$7.50M
Liabilities$7.30M
Net assets$21.47M
Liquid reserves23.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +8.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| CHRISTIAN QUEZADA | DIR OF OPERA | 50 | $240K |
| MICHELE ALLOCCA | ASST PRINCIP | 50 | $208K |
| MARY RAFFERTY-BASILE | PRINCIPAL | 50 | $195K |
| MELISSA DILEONARDO | SPED TEACHER | 40 | $109K |
| JACQUELINE CARUANA | THEATER TEAC | 40 | $107K |
| JESSICA FRITH | ASST PRINCIP | 50 | $106K |
| ELIZABETH AIELLO | TEACHER | 40 | $103K |
board members · 8
- CINDY DANIELSKI — TRUSTEE
- GAIL GIORDANO — SECRETARY
- JOSEPHINE LUME — CHAIRPERSON
- KAREN ROMMENEY — TRUSTEE
- MARGARET OGNIBENE — TREASURER
- MARIA CANDELA — TRUSTEE
- SERPHIN R MALTESE — VICE-CHAIRPE
- WEST POINDEXTER — TRUSTEE
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Board of Trustees Partner — Oversees the governance and strategic direction of Middle Village Preparatory Charter School.
- Charter School Collaborative Partner — Provides monthly workshops and training to support academic modifications, accommodations, and socio-emotional strategies for students.
- Christ the King Campus Partner — Hosts Middle Village Preparatory Charter School on its campus.
- Committee for Special Education Government — Collaborates with the school to secure outside providers, schedule IEP meetings, and ensure compliance with special education requirements.
- Henry Street Settlement Partner — Josephine Lume, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, is CFO at Henry Street Settlement
- New York State Government — Follows state-mandated requirements for charter school admissions, including use of a random lottery system.
- New York State Education Department Government — Submits ARP-ESSER expenditure plan to comply with state education law.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Classical Language Study to Strengthen Academic Foundationsmethodology: classical_language_for_academic_foundationsBy requiring three years of Latin study, the school produces stronger vocabulary and linguistic foundations in students, because classical language training enhances understanding of English derivatives and supports broader language learning and cognitive development.
- Foundational Skills Acceleration through Increased Instructional Timemethodology: foundational_skills_accelerationBy increasing instructional time in Mathematics and English Language Arts, the school produces greater student proficiency in foundational academic skills, because extended exposure and practice strengthen mastery and prepare students for success in selective high schools.
- Integrated Co-Teaching with Scaffolded Supportmethodology: integrated-co-teachingBy using an integrated co-teaching model with scaffolded support and small group instruction, the school builds student independence in academic work, because differentiated instruction and collaborative teaching address diverse learning needs and promote gradual release of responsibility.
- Professional Development for Targeted Academic and Emotional Supportmethodology: professional-development-partnershipBy partnering with the Charter School Collaborative for monthly professional development, the school improves staff capacity to support below-grade-level learners, because ongoing training in academic modifications, accommodations, and emotional support strategies leads to more effective, individualized instruction.