Vermont Achievement Center Inc.

“The 990 is reviewed by the management team prior to submission and is then provided to board.”

“The conflict of interest policy is provided to all employees, officers, directors and trustees annually. Annually each employee, officer, director and trustee is required to disclose any interests that could give rise to conflicts.”

“Compensation is set by the executive committee and the board of directors. A review of performance is done annually. All agency members who are part of the union have their compensation set by the negotiated terms of the union contract.”

“Compensation is set by the executive committee and the board of directors. A review of performance is done annually. All administrative personnel's performances are reviewed annually and salary increases, if and when, are determined by the executive committee of the board of directors with a recommendation made by the ceo. All agency members of the union have their compensation set by the negotiated terms of the union contract.”

“The organization makes available non-confidential material via the agencies intranet, the internet, and upon written request made to the ceo.”

“Through flexible, diverse and responsive programs, vermont achievement center, inc. (vac) provides a foundation of life skills to prepare individuals to reach their full potential as contributing members of society. All people are capable of change. Individuals flourish because they are nurtured, valued and treated with respect. Education is empowering. The family is the primary influence in a persons life. Children belong in a family. Families are enhanced by support of the community. Children and family services are flexible and responsive to changing needs.”

“Vermont achievement center's early education and care program offers a variety of enriching quality care programs for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. Vac's programs work to bring children together in an enriching developmentally appropriate learning environment to help promote independence, self-esteem, and growth in areas of motor skills, language and literacy, play skills, and social competency. We also assist children six-weeks to twelve-years of age by providing nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day. In addition to our educational classrooms, we also provide playground, gymnasium and swimming services. Vac's sheldon academy offers a special education program and therapeutic summer program for kids grades k-8 that meet the individual needs of students with special needs. Our experienced staff work to make sure children receive the therapy and educational supervision they need. Another resource we provide is the mitchell therapy pool at vac which is an indoor, heated and specially equipped therapy pool. It is the only therapy pool in central vermont. With warm water and specialized ramps, the pool provides therapeutic swimming for children and adults of all abilities.”