irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $733KBASED ON THE DATA FROM OUR I-READY ASSESSMENTS GIVEN SCHOOL WIDE, WE PROVIDED 2.0 TEACHERS IN EACH CLASSROOM TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION TO ALL STUDETNS IN SMALL GROUP CENTERS. THIS FRAMEWORKS ALLOWS US TO PROVIDE MORE SUPPORT TO ALL STUDETNS WHO ARE 2 OR MORE GRADE LEVELS BELOW.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Reading Intervention Program
Offers additional 30-minute pull-out reading, phonics, and writing support for Tier 2 and Tier 3 readers in grades K-5, using i-Ready assessment data to identify students needing intervention
Small Group Instruction Program
Provides small group center instruction in core subjects using two teachers per classroom, targeting students who are two or more grade levels below, based on i-Ready assessment data
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Individualized Academic Support 2 activities
- Implement small-group instruction with two teachers per classroomEmploys two teachers in every classroom to facilitate small-group instruction, particularly for students who are two or more grade levels behind in academic performance, enhancing personalized learning and support.
- Provide academic intervention services for struggling readersOffers 30-minute pull-out intervention services in reading, phonics, and writing for students performing below grade level, including 12–26% of Tier 3 (lowest readers) and 44–45% of Tier 2 readers, to support academic improvement.
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Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
- Comply with public transparency and open meeting requirementsMakes public records available for in-person review during business hours and responds to records requests in writing within five business days. Posts meeting notices at least 72 hours in advance, takes minutes for all Open Meetings Law–covered meetings, and makes them available within two weeks.
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Comprehensive K–8 Academic Curriculum 1 activity
- Deliver evidence-based literacy and math instructionUses Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA), grounded in the Science of Reading, for literacy instruction. Implements Eureka Math Squared for K–2 and Eureka Math for Grades 3–5, incorporating consistent models, digital interactives, and student discourse to deepen mathematical understanding.
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Student and User Data Privacy & Security 1 activity
- Ensure student data privacy and FERPA complianceUses technology to securely store, retrieve, and analyze student education data. Posts a Parents' Bill of Rights for Data Privacy and Security, allows parents to inspect their child’s education records per FERPA, and provides a reporting channel for data breaches to the Finance and Operations Manager.
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Regular School Community Meetings 1 activity
- Facilitate parent engagement through regular meetings and participation opportunitiesHosts monthly parent meetings on the 3rd Wednesday from 7–8 PM and achieves 92% parent engagement. Parents may volunteer or observe in classrooms with advance arrangements and are encouraged to participate in school life.
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Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
- Host STEM Fair Open House for enrollment and community engagementHosts an annual STEM Fair Open House that allows prospective families to tour the school, meet staff, view student STEM projects, and apply for enrollment, supporting recruitment and community outreach.
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Safe and Inclusive School Environment 1 activity
- Maintain a safe, inclusive, and civil school environmentProvides a safe, healthy, orderly, and civil school environment to support student learning and staff effectiveness. Implements anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policies and designates a trained Dignity Act Coordinator to support affected students.
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Charter School Operations 1 activity
- Operate a K–5 public charter school with a STEM-focused curriculumProvides full-time education for students in grades K–5, enrolling 375 students during the 2024–25 school year, with active enrollment in grades K–3. The school emphasizes STEM, literacy, and social-emotional development through project-based learning, technological enhancements, and hands-on experiences.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.77M
Contributions & grants$391K7%
Program service revenue$5.26M91%
Investment income$117K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$6.69M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$4.34M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.21M
Cash$3.39M
Investments$0
Liabilities$636K
Net assets$3.57M
Liquid reserves6.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -13.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RACHELLE SIMMONS | PRINCIPAL -RESIGNED MAY 24 | 40 | $52K |
| MAYA CRANE | CHAIR/ED - EFF. SEPT. 24 | 40 | $32K |
board members · 8
- CARLOS CONG — TRUSTEE
- CHRISTINA PIERCE — SECRETARY
- FELECIA DRYSDALE — TRUSTEE
- HERB ESHER — TRUSTEE
- KIMBERLY LOMAGLIO — TREASURER
- SAM PITTS — TRUSTEE
- SAMANTHA COLSON — VICE CHAIRPERSON
- WILNIECA WHITE — PARENT REP
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Exploration Partner — Collaborates with partners to deliver educational programs using project-based learning and technology.
- Gerald Coleman Partner — Director of Wellness who serves as contact for the EXPO Parent Group.
- Matthew Ohm Partner — Dignity Act Coordinator responsible for supporting students affected by harassment or discrimination.
- New York State Education Department Government — Complies with Section 2-d of the New York State Education Law and directs complaints to the Chief Privacy Officer of the New York State Education Department.
- Not specified Partner — Classroom teachers coordinate with parents for classroom volunteering or observation visits.
strategies · 5
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.
- Data-Driven Differentiated Instructionmethodology: data_driven_instructionBy using I-Ready assessment data to inform targeted small-group instruction with two teachers per classroom, we improve academic outcomes for significantly underperforming students because frequent, individualized instruction based on diagnostic data addresses learning gaps more effectively.
- Foundational Literacy through Science of Readingmethodology: science_of_readingBy implementing an evidence-based literacy curriculum grounded in the Science of Reading, we build strong foundational reading skills because structured, research-backed instruction aligns with how students cognitively acquire reading proficiency.
- Inquiry-Based and Student-Centered Learningmethodology: inquiry_based_learningBy combining explicit instruction with student-driven exploration and inquiry-based methods, we foster curiosity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning because active engagement in questioning and discovery deepens understanding and academic growth.
- Parent Engagement as Developmental Supportmethodology: parent_engagement_modelBy promoting parent engagement, we support children's development into confident, capable, and compassionate individuals because family involvement reinforces learning, strengthens school-community ties, and enhances social-emotional growth.
- Productive Struggle in Mathematicsmethodology: productive_struggle_mathBy designing math instruction to support productive struggle, coherence across grades, and student discourse, we deepen mathematical understanding because grappling with challenging problems fosters conceptual mastery and long-term retention.