Windham Charter School Corporation

“The board of directors are the governing body of the windham charter school. The 990 is reviewed and approved by the board of directors prior to filing.”

“A written conflict of interest policy is signed annually by board members.”

“Charter management hr department does compensation analysis including market data.”

“The windham charter school corporation posts its form 990 on the guidestar website; all governing documents are available upon request through the mail or may be picked up in person within 24 hours of notification; distribution at meetings of the board of directors.”

“Path academy windham was approved by the state of connecticut board of education in june 2013 and opened in august 2014. At path academy, students earn credits at an accelerated pace with the focus of mastery- based progression to achieve credits. The model integrates technology (blended learning), project-based learning, and extended learning time opportunities to ensure mastery of skills and concepts aligned with the common core state standards. For the academic components of the program, there were 20 curriculum sets and performance task maps for 16 content developed, with a focus on specific programs such as english language learners and special education. This innovative education setting is anchored by student supports, such as youth development and postsecondary preparation, which will help students to remove barriers, provide long-term guidance and focus on their academic success.”

“Is anchored by student supports, including youth development and postsecondary preparation, helping students to remove barriers, provide long-term guidance and focus on their academic success. Path academy recruited and enrolled 140 students for the inaugural (2014- 15) school year; this included an increase of 20 students with approval by the state department of education in august 2014. For the 2015-16 school year, there were 144 students enrolled at the start of the school year. Despite the academic, social, and other challenges faced by our ou student population, program outcomes were not impacted. From august 2014 - june 2015, students earned 274 core credits, and 60 additional credits in the arts and physical education, towards graduation requirement. While no graduates were anticipated in its first year, three students graduated on june 18, 2015. In the 2015-16 school year, student success continued with a total of 368.5 credits earned (233.2 core credits and 135.3 additional credits) towards graduation requirements. Two students completed their graduation requirements in the summer of 2015 and graduated while 10 additional students graduated in june, 2016. Over the summer of 2016 two more students completed their requirements and earned their diplomas. Path academy students are making great strides in obtaining their high school diplomas. Path academy has also made a mark on the community: the school participates in many community activities including the monthly "third thursday" street festival; engaging local community businesses as speakers and for employment opportunities; participating in town-wide clean-up day events; development of a local board of directors; and even hosting the first path prom at the town hall.”