Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy 2014-15 Annual Report

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Annual Report 2015 Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy

My family can’t say enough ... I am grateful everyday that at BVP my daughter is exposed to such high academic rigor, homework, activities, and a community of motivated teachers. -ES1 Parent 1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 | Letter from Board Chair & Executive Director 5 | Mission, Growth & Vision 7 | Intentional Diversity 8 | Special Populations 10 | Leaders in the Spotlight 13 | Scholars in the Spotlight 15 | Schools in the Spotlight 20 | Results 22 | Innovation and Points of PRIDE 23 | Financial Summary 24 | Major Gifts & Donors www.blackstonevalleyprep.org

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OUR BVP COMMUNITY BVP has schools located in 3 of the 4 communities served in Blackstone Valley.

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LETTER FROM BOARD CHAIR AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dear Friends, We are proud to share with you our 2014-15 annual report, highlighting Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) Mayoral Academy’s work over the last year.

When BVP opened its doors six years ago, we envisioned what the future might hold, but at the time, could not have known all that would be. Today, we are in awe of how far we have come. This past year alone, BVP High School opened with its founding class of 9th graders and Elementary School 2 moved into its permanent location. Combined, BVP served 1,200 scholars across four schools during the 2014-15 school year.

As we reflect on our journey, we are humbled. It has been fulfilling for us to play our parts in BVP’s growth into a place our families, scholars, and staff are proud to call their community. Six years later, we are a group that proactively forms partnerships with various organizations to share best practices. We also make it a priority to visit other schools to compare notes.

We are a team of educators, leaders, families, and scholars who choose to never be satisfied with the status quo. Instead, we continue to rethink education. From reimagining classroom schedules to pioneering new tools, we are laying the groundwork for a community of seven schools serving more than 2,000 scholars.

As we prepare to move forward, please join us as we stop and reflect on the 2014-2015 year.

From reimagining classroom schedules to pioneering new tools, we are laying the groundwork for a community of seven schools serving more than 2,000 scholars.

Sincerely,

James Diossa, Board Chair

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Jeremy Chiappetta, Executive Director

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BVP’s mission is to prepare every scholar DEMAND

VISION

BVP received 2,200 applications for the 2015-2016 school year. With a demand for seats greater than our current network of schools can accommodate, BVP continues to grow to seven schools by 2017. At scale, BVP will include three elementary, three middle and one high school.

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BVP will be a model of rigorous 21st century college and career preparatory public education that serves an intentionally diverse student population by •

ensuring the academic, social and emotional growth, and health and wellness of all scholars;

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and will significantly improve the educational landscape in Rhode Island by •

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collaborating with educational innovators, political leaders, and mayors throughout the sending districts, across the state and nationwide; and

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proving what is possible for 100% of scholars.

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for success in college and the world beyond.

SCHOOL GROWTH* ntary Sch e oo m e ls El

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Established: 2009 HOS: Kyle Quadros Grades K-4 423 Scholars Cumberland, RI

Established: 2011 HOS: Colleen Colarusso Grades K-3 334 Scholars Cumberland, RI

Established: 2010 HOS: Joy Souza Grades 5-8 337 Scholars Central Falls, RI

Expected Opening: Fall 2016 HOS: Osvaldo Jose MartĂ­ Expected Scholars: 81

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Established: Fall 2015 HOS: Josh Falk Grade K 57 Scholars Lincoln, RI

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Expected Opening: Fall 2017

HS Established: 2014 HOS: Jonathan Santos Silva Grade 9 100 Scholars Cumberland, RI

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*School information reflects the 2014-2015 year.

ES3 opened on 8/31/15 with 57 scholars.

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INTENTIONAL DIVERSITY BVP DEMOGRAPHICS 11%

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There are multiple ways BVP works to achieve and support intentional socioeconomic and racial diversity:

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BVP’s community is built on a firm belief that diversity benefits students both academically and emotionally. Diversity prepares scholars for their future — not just as leaders, but as accomplished, caring members of their community who value the differences that make them unique as well as the commonalities they share.

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By accepting students from four communities that are geographically clustered, but unique from one another.

They include the two suburban communities of Cumberland and Lincoln and two more urban communities of Pawtucket and Central Falls.

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By building curriculum that intentionally includes texts that represent a diverse collection of perspectives and authors.

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By fostering a culture of not only accepting, but also celebrating each scholar’s unique background and ethnicity.

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As a military child traveling with my family, I was exposed to people and cultures beyond a single neighborhood or community. It is so important to me that my daughter’s world is similarly made up of people from many backgrounds with unique traditions that are different from our own. I believe my daughter experiences this every day at BVP without ever leaving the state.

-Teague Shosh, ES2 Parent

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Diversity is an organizational priority at BVP that supports the mission of preparing every scholar for success in college and the world beyond. Creating opportunities for scholars of different backgrounds to learn and collaborate across lines of difference prepares them for the diverse world they will grow into and eventually work within and lead.

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SPECIAL POPULATIONS Blackstone Valley Prep serves all children including those requiring specialized services such as English Language Learners (ELL’s), those who need Special Education programming and children needing social and emotional support.

BVP’s team understands that one instructional approach does not suit every scholar and provides programming to accommodate those special needs. One such program, the Transitional Learning Center (TLC), supports the needs of scholars who struggle with social, emotional and behavioral needs. In small classroom environments teachers guide them on how to identify their feelings, utilize coping strategies, recognize the difference between appropriate and inappropriate behaviors, and how to self-regulate. Teaching these strategies allows scholars to be successful when engaging in general classroom settings and allows them to academically thrive while also giving special attention to their social, emotional and behavioral needs.

Scholars who successfully complete their time with TLC become role models for their peers who are able to share and teach the strategies they learned while in the program.

10.8% BVP scholars who are classified as English Language Learners (ELL’s)

12% BVP scholars who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP)

One of the best parts of our job is when families report that their scholar’s behavior has improved at home. The connection between home and school is vital in supporting the development of the whole child, which is truly BVP’s goal for the classroom.

-Casey Rainha, Special Educator & Jeffrey Wright, Behavioral Assistant

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JOY SOUZA

ALMA MATER: PROVIDENCE COLLEGE

ALMA MATER: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND AND RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE

The Value of Education Kyle feels he was fortunate to have parents that understood the value of education.

His parents weren’t able to go to college and reinforced the importance of a strong education early on. He is drawn to this work because he was disheartened by how the educational system he experienced as a child almost failed him. As a result, his goal is for all scholars to have a better experience. At BVP, he feels everyone understands the value of education at their core. From administrative staff to teachers, from scholars to parents — he believes that each and every person touched by BVP understands that preparing for the future means investing in education.

Connecting with the Vision When Joy first interviewed with BVP she immediately felt connected.

The vision for the school matched what she believed all public schools should be and what she dreamed would be available to all students. Her own children had many ups and downs during their k-12 journey and that was worrisome to her as a parent - believing that school should be mostly ups and not downs.

What she wants for her scholars is what she’s always wanted for her own kids — a school that cares for them, challenges them, supports them, expects a lot from them and teaches them to care about justice and equity. At BVP she believes that vision is brought to life, and working to share that with scholars drives her every day.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1 HEAD OF SCHOOL

What does community mean to you?

Support. “A community is a group of people that supports one another. At Elementary School 1, and throughout the rest of the BVP network, we care about and invest in all of our scholars and their families. Our teachers believe they have 423 scholars and families and not just the 28 they directly educate in their classrooms – this mindset is powerful and has made us a community.”

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MIDDLE SCHOOL 1 HEAD OF SCHOOL

What does community mean to you?

Family. “To me, community means family.

That’s why at BVP Middle School we refer to ourselves as a ‘Team and Family’. Like any good family would, we strive to lift each other up and make our community stronger. We embrace all that is the same about us, and celebrate our unique differences.”

LEADERS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

KYLE QUADROS

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JOSH FALK

OSVALDO JOSE MARTÍ

ALMA MATER: WILLIAMS COLLEGE AND NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW

ALMA MATER: PROVIDENCE COLLEGE AND THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Taking on the Challenge Josh can’t think of any work more challenging, yet rewarding than preparing our youth for success in the world. While he originally went to school for law and loved it, in the end he did not enjoy practicing. Looking for something new, he was drawn to the world of education reform and the weighty challenge of preparing children to be thoughtful citizens and leaders for the next generation. He is confident that with the rigorous academic education in supportive environments and diverse school communities that BVP offers, BVP can take that challenge on and succeed.

Having the opportunity to be a founding Head of School at the elementary level, he feels he has the opportunity to build on the already successful BVP model and contribute to those efforts by laying the groundwork for each scholar’s path to college and beyond.

Reaching Full Potential Osvaldo’s vision of education is rooted in the belief that all students, regardless of the zip code they were born or live in, have the potential and opportunity to transform their world. “As educators we are charged with ensuring that children are prepared to reach their full potentials in order to contribute to and enact real change in society.”, he shares. At BVP, there is a focus on teacher equity, programmatic equity, and the whole child to enable educators to make scholars into lifelong learners. In line with that focus, it is his belief that no one is ever truly done learning and that by instilling this value in children they will each one day come full circle to realize their full potential and transform the world.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3 FOUNDING HEAD OF SCHOOL

What does community mean to you?

A Common Goal. “Community means coming together for a common goal. It’s exciting to be part of a team that brings families from four diverse towns together around BVP’s mission to strive for educational excellence. Our unity and drive to work together is the cornerstone of BVP’s community.”

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What does community mean to you?

Passion. “In the BVP community, we are passionate about our work and take it very seriously. We strive to set an example for our scholars so they also feel empowered to become people who are passionate about their path and work to ensure that by encouraging them they will grow into strong members of the community who are also wholeheartedly invested in enacting positive change.”

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BVP TEACHER OF THE YEAR

ALMA MATER: BROWN UNIVERSITY Impactful Academic Programming Andrew believes BVP’s program is so impactful because there are clear, long term goals. He especially appreciates that the curriculum team has been mindful of developing plans that are intuitive, both in practice and content while weaving each lesson with others being delivered simultaneously for deeper understanding. He appreciates that at BVP lessons aren’t hinged on “how it’s always been done.”

Instead, traditions are challenged and lessons are reimagined to purposefully fit the bigger picture of each scholar’s academic growth. This willingness to adapt and differentiate for long term scholar success is energizing to him and he credits it with keeping teachers motivated to push further.

What does community mean to you?

Unity. “More than anything I find our community at BVP to be united. When families join BVP we articulate our purpose and goals with them. Every time, I am taken aback by how quickly we all become one unified team. No matter how unique our perspectives or backgrounds are, together we become a driving force for every scholar’s academic excellence. There is great value in this joint focus anchored our a core belief that all scholars deserve high expectations.”

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No matter how unique our perspectives or backgrounds are, together we become a driving force for every scholar’s academic excellence.

-ANDREW D’AVANZO,

2014-2015 TEACHER OF THE YEAR

LEADERS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

ANDREW D’AVANZO

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SCHOLARS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

ISABELLA MEJIA

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COLLEGE CLASS OF 2028

Isabella can usually be quickly spotted in class supporting scholars to do their best. Not only does she consistently exceed expectations, she always brings excitement, infectious positivity and a smile to the start of the day. Through this positive attitude she sets an excellent example of our pride value of enthusiasm. Scholars often look to her to see what they should be doing and, by example, she encourages her peers to work hard.

Favorite pastime: Isabella enjoys doing her homework and learning new things. When she’s not focusing on academics she enjoys playing with her sisters and brother and dedicating time to family fun.

What does community mean to you?

Opportunity & Caring. “Being part of this community means that I get to do many things and have many opportunities that I know other kids don’t have. I get to share them with my old classmates and show them what I’ve learned, too.

I also feel like I’m listened to at BVP and that all scholars, including me, are really cared about.”

EXNEIDER VASQUES COLLEGE CLASS OF 2028

Not only does E x n e i d e r exemplify our Pride value of perseverance, but he does it along with another Pride value - enthusiasm. Exneider is always excited to tackle challenges head on and also think critically, considering multiple solutions. If you ask him about a challenge he’s overcome he’s proud to share how hard it was to learn long division. By putting in extra time with his teachers and focusing on lessons, he’s now mastered long division and takes the lead to support his peers with the skill.

Favorite pastime: Exneider loves technology! Whether it’s playing with his tablet, laptop or a phone he enjoys exploring all it has to offer. He also enjoys spending his weekends playing with his little sister and teaching her “everything he knows”.

What does community mean to you?

Inclusion. “Community means making sure everyone is included. It’s important even if someone is different to include them and take the time to learn about them. Differences make people special so in a community people should get together and celebrate it.”

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AVERY MORIN Avery is an exemplary student who is very encouraging to her peers. She has a gift for connecting with a wide array of personalities and relating to people from varied walks of life. Avery is also a recipient of the Carson Scholars Fund, an award recognizing and rewarding students who exemplify academic excellence and social responsibility through community service.

“Receiving the Carson Scholarship confirmed for me that I’m on the right path and that going to college is the right choice for me.”

Favorite pastime: Avery is an avid runner and a member of the Middle School Cross Country team. She also loves spending time with her friends and relaxing with a good book. Right now her favorite book is Papertowns.

What does community mean to you?

Unifying for one goal. “Community means people can come together to work for a common goal. It’s amazing to me how people from so many backgrounds come together at BVP all for the same goal – to get all scholars to college. We work together and support one another for that as one community.”

EDY PINEDA COLLEGE CLASS OF 2022

Edy admits that he previously did not put in the effort he should have to balance academics and playing soccer.

Seeing an opportunity to share the lesson he learned, he started a study group for his teammates. He meets weekly with his Head of School and other leaders to review the progress of his teammates and organize tutoring opportunities so that he and his fellow teammates can continue to exceed expectations while being on the soccer team.

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Favorite pastime: Edy enjoys spending time with his friends, family and church community. He also enjoys soccer and plays on BVP’s High School Soccer Team. His family enjoys coming together often to support Edy at his games.

What does community mean to you?

Supporting each other. “A community is a place to build relationships and a culture. At BVP our culture is to support each other and come together when someone needs a helping hand.

Teachers and scholars help one another when there is a problem to solve or if they just need encouragement. Our community is one that lifts each other up so we all succeed.”

SCHOLARS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

COLLEGE CLASS OF 2025

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A NEW HOME FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2 Last November, BVP’s Elementary School 2 (ES2) gathered to celebrate their homecoming.

After starting off in another location, ES2 moved into a 40,000 square foot modern school space in Cumberland.

In addition to being outfitted with a media center and technological upgrades, such as wireless projectors in every room, the building also includes a playground and auditorium that are available for community use outside of school hours.

ES2’s Head of School, Colleen Colarusso, remembers that moving to their permanent location at 52 Broad Street was a long process. In addition to the operational aspects that come with the design and build-out of a new space, BVP needed to address concerns from the surrounding community about how their presence would impact their neighborhood.

It was important to BVP to address those concerns and seek ways to be thoughtful neighbors. When reflecting, Colleen is quick to expresses how grateful ES2 has been that their surrounding neighbors welcomed them as they made their new building a home.

Looking back, she remembers ES2’s first year on Broad Street as an extraordinary one that she is grateful to have played a role in.

ES2 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

ES2 Playground Build

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2 HEAD OF SCHOOL

ALMA MATER: REGIS COLLEG E AND HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Family Relationships Colleen finds BVP’s relationships with families truly inspiring. At BVP, families are seen as partners in striving for academic excellence and she feels that being on the same page with them is critical to their work. In her prior experiences she didn’t have programming that engaged families as deeply as she feels BVP’s does. Now, it’s an everyday priority for her and she believes that those deeper relationships are foundational to each scholar’s journey from elementary through high school.

What does community mean to you?

Going the extra mile. “At BVP we’re united by the goal to prepare every scholar for success in college and the world beyond. This is no small feat and making it happen means doing whatever it takes to support the community we’ve built and continually move forward. Whether it’s supporting our Family Leadership Council, answering a phone call from parents with homework questions at night or taking the time to check-in with every staff member to ensure they have the support they need, we always put one foot in front of the other and go the extra mile.”

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2 2011 Elementary School 2 is established in Cumberland.

2014 Elementary School 2 moves to its 40,000 square foot permanent location at 52 Broad Street.

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COLLEEN COLARUSSO

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BUILDING A HIGH SCHOOL FROM SCRATCH Before BVP’s High School was opened at the beginning of the 2014-15 school year, Jonathan Santos Silva, the high school’s founding head of school, spent a year as BVP’s “High School Designer.”

With the opportunity to reimagine what the high school experience should be, he worked with a group to come up with a vision that was unlike what most people experienced as students. BVP High School was envisioned to be a place where kids would drive their own learning, own their data and be involved with the instructional process.

While in practice over the last year, the classrooms looked different from what Jonathan originally imagined, but he feels the vision came to life. More so, it was better than he ever imagined.

For Jonathan, the High School has come to a place where the hard work put into developing it from scratch is constantly reaffirmed. Every time a teacher moves in an innovative direction or when a scholar feels empowered to advocate for an issue they believe in; he sees the impact of what BVP has built.

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HIGH SCHOOL HEAD OF SCHOOL

ALMA MATER: NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Embodying PRIDE Throughout a scholar’s time at BVP, teachers echo the school’s Pride values: Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Discipline and Enthusiasm. When scholars reach BVP’s High School level, they experience a model based on them owning and driving forward their instruction - one that is much more akin to the independent day to day life of a college student.

Jonathan thinks it’s safe to say that most people “have to wait for college to get that all too familiar reality check.” He describes it as, “the one where you realize there is no safety net and that to succeed, you need to use the values your parents and teachers spoke about in theory.”

Scholars at BVP experience that same reality check in High School. “They learn what it is to persevere when they need to try several times before succeeding and learn that being disciplined ties directly to attaining their goals.”, Jonathan shares. The PRIDE values come to life in our High School in a way that is tangible and can be carried with scholars throughout their journey in college and beyond.

What does community mean to you?

Intensity. “In our High School community everyone carries a spirit of intensity. Our teachers care fiercly for our scholars and unquestionably believe in their potential — even if at times they don’t recognize it themselves. This unwavering faith drives them to work harder to look for solutions and take a step back to refocus when others might walk away in frustration. It is palpable that our community cares with everything they have for the future of every scholar. It’s truly inspiring and I often stand in awe of just how deeply everyone here is invested at their core.”

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JONATHAN SANTOS SILVA

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RESULTS 2014-2015 was an interim year. As the state transitioned away from NECAP for math and reading, BVP adopted PARCC* along with Common Core state standards. BVP continued to diagnose scholars regularly.

STAR assessments, a series of computer-adaptive tests (CATs), are a common indicator of math and reading proficiency nationwide. BVP’s goal was for scholars to achieve an average rank of 52% at each grade level.

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*PARCC results were not yet released at the time of print, but can be found at: http://ride.ri.gov/InstructionAssessment/Assessment/AssessmentResults.aspx

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PARTNERSHIPS

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Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Center for Leadership and Educational Equity

Harry Kizirian Elementary School, Providence

Brown University - Urban Education Policy Program

Central Falls School District

Highlander Institute

Building Excellence Schools

The Century Foundation

Leadership Rhode Island

Civic Builders

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INNOVATION & POINTS OF PRIDE BVP is an innovation in itself. When the concept for BVP was developed the school was built with the purpose of reimagining what education in Rhode Island could look like and using that vision to start from scratch. As BVP grows, the organization remains focused on ongoing innovation and drives that forward by proactively seeking partnerships to share best practices and subsequently, implement new approaches.

While BVP has seen spectacular success, to best serve all scholars and their diverse needs, they continue to strive to perfect their model.

With this effort in mind during the 2014-15 school year, BVP took part in several partnerships that are Points of Pride:

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Blackstone Valley Prep opened its High School in the Fall of 2014, supported by the Next Generation Learning Challenges Breakthrough Schools initiative. The school is based on a blended learning model, utilizing technology and personalized learning.

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BVP is the first recipient of Collette’s signature program, Learning Explorers, a $20,000 literacy based grant awarded to encourage and celebrate a love of reading in Rhode Island’s youth. The grant helped BVP stock schools with new books for scholars to enjoy.

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In partnership with The Central Falls School District and Rhode Island Mayoral Academies, BVP received a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support the Comeback City High Expectations Project. The collaborative project was designed to drive student performance by helping teachers, leaders, and parents better understand high academic expectations through online peer networks and conferences. The project officially kicked off with a conference in April 2015 designed to provide clarity on how to implement instruction that supports high expectations.

MacColl YMCA

Project Learn Rhode Island

National Coalition of Diverse Charter Schools

Rhode Island Campaign for Achievement Now (RI-CAN)

Office of Children, Youth and Learning (OCYL)

Rhode Island Foundation

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Rhode Island League of Charter Schools Rhode Island Mayoral Academies Teach For America Rhode Island

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FINANCIAL SUMMARY Revenue State and Local Entitlement Federal and State Grants and Funding Private Grants Other Total

$ 14,744,644 $ 1,456,957 $ 770,899 $ 33,914 $ 17,006,414

Expenses Personnel Facilities Transportation Other Costs Total

$ 11,692,590 $ 2,151,839 $ 1,118,452 $ 1,675,071 $ 16,637,952

Revenue

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State and Local Entitlement Funding Federal Grants and Funding

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Private Grants Other

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Expenses Personnel Expenses Facilities

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Transportation Other Costs

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MAJOR GIFTS (including private grants) Charter School Growth Fund The Louis Calder Foundation Next Generation Learning Challenges

Walton Family Foundation The Rhode Island Community Foundation Bristol County Savings

McAdams Charitable Foundation Collette Starkweather & Shepley Charitable Fund

Providence Engineering Society Reebok International

SPECIAL EVENTS 2015 BVP 5K & Wellness Fair TITLE SPONSOR

DISCIPLINE SPONSORS

Donnelly’s

Canon Solutions America, Inc. Memorial Hospital Civic Builders Sodexo

INTEGRITY SPONSORS

BankRI H.V. Collins Company Labonte Landscape Construction, Inc. Moses Afonso Ryan Ltd. Starkweather & Shepley W.B. Mason

ENTHUSIASM SPONSORS

Jani-King of Rhode Island JPA Technologies Tony Luis Auto The Shaban Family FRIENDS OF BVP 5K

2015 For Art’s Sake Scholar Art Show Host Committee Manfred and Kristen Caranci Richard and Julie Casimiro Brad and Tiffany Collins James Diossa Hope Actions, Inc. Michael and Susanna Magee Susan Moore Christopher and Georgia Shaban Christopher and Jessica Waters The Washington Trust Company

McKee Energy Services

INDIVIDUAL DONORS (including matching gifts) GOT COLLEGE ($1,000 - $4,999) Matthew & Lori Barden Victor Lombardi and Lisa Bowie Kristen & Manfred Caranci Jeremy & Christine Chiappetta Michael & Patricia Cunningham Gregory & Tracy Fine Mark & Debbi Fitzgerald John Gomes Robert & Jennifer Lopiccolo Michael & Susanna Magee Jonathan & Stephanie Noris

PERSEVERANCE ($500-$999) Timothy & Maria Brown Maryellen Butke Bradley & Tiffany Collins Katherine Crowe Christine Feld Michael & Cathy Gwynn Susan Moore John Morton James & Erika Sanzi Christopher & Giorgia Shaban Tucker Wood & Teague Shosh Christopher & Jessica Waters

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RESPECT ($250 TO $499) Richard & Julie Casimiro Marcolino & Sandra Ferretti Stephanie Gonzalez Andrew and Christina Gooddale Brian Murphy & Christine Losea Mill City Construction Ronald & Paulette Pawson John & Gayl Sanzi Robert & Joy Souza

INTEGRITY ($100 TO $249) Joe Almond John & Audrey Carroll Marcia & Maria Costa Stephen & Kathleen Cote John Geoghegan & Maureen Crotty Geoffrey & Tracy Dann Spencer Dickinson James Diossa Josh Falk Herculano & Madeline Figueiredo Tim & Bitsy Graham Thomas & Linda Guerin

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INDIVIDUAL DONORS (con’t) Timothy & Sasha Heavey Judith Hughes Cheryl LaParde Law Offices of Kevin B. Murphy Noel Linback Drew Madden Charles & Sharon Manion Christopher & Mary Mears Jacob & Rachel McGuire Daniel & Susan McKee Robert Alfred & Lina Musayev Tammi Johnson & Carlos Ribeiro Daniel and Melissa Rouette Ashley & Daniel Saldarriaga Jonathan Santos Silva Richard & Daria Sitkus Michael & Holly St. Pierre Artin & Jessica Taskin Tom & Kathy Bendheim Foundation Alekksandr & Eugenia Vitkin Daniel & McLean Waugh Delia Wilson Srdan & Cindy Zdravkovic DISCIPLINE ($50 TO $99) Abosede Adelani Rafael Brandon & Diana Albor Muhammad Qandil & Sadaf Ali Sergio & Gina Alves Walter Lara & Gloria Arango Diego and Mary Arias David Atencio Michael and Caryn Beaudoin David & Nicole Biddle Jason & Michelle Boie Melissa Buchanan Jessica Bunnell Claudia Carrera Nancy Carriuolo Jennifer & Alvin Chai

Colleen Colarusso John Costa Matthew Espeut & Sandra Coyle Michael Dematteo Carolina Diaz Steven & Maria Duarte Sharon Faria Lisa Flanagan Juan Flores Ana Fragoso Christina Goodale Aaron & Courtney Harrop Matthew & Jennifer Chapman Howland Michael & Lisa Iannetta Tracy Jackson Rumana Jaffer Carlos Ribeiro & Tammi Johnson Armand & Valdicia Joly Subrahmanyam & Surya Katralapalli Dean & Jill Klitnzer Michelle Beaudoin & Vickie Lamontagne Daniel & Jane Lapolla John & Tracy Larose Eric & Sandra LeClair Piera Leone Jacqueline McWilliams Donald & Gina Miller Linsey Morse Bill & Regina Murray Vitaly Berenbaum & Eugenia Musayev Didier Pareja Paul Parker Donald & Lisa Provencher Eric & Theresa Raymond Jorge & Catarina Santos Mohammed Jalloh & Angela Togba Victor & Emily Tomas Kevin and Sara Tucker

Andrew & Jeanine Went Gerald & Filomena Zani ENTHUSIASM ($25 TO $49) Yesenia Alee Elizabeth Alves Scott Langton & Kim Andeweg Dawn Baker Joseph & Jessica Bliss Heather Blouin Brian & Carla Bouthillette Robert & Shelley Cartier Peter & Nicole Celeseti Sean & Jaime Comella Nicole Corriveault Esmeralda Cortes Ana Cortez Brian & Paula Curit Ruben Flores & Evelyn Deflores Oscar & Veronique Ducharme Michael & Dianne Dykas Estrada Construction Randy & Keisy Estrada Richard Nieuwenhuize & Angela Fernandes Norma Flores Fabian Gallo Brenda Garvey Alicia Goddu Antonio & Jennifer Goncalves Lisa Gonzalez Katelyn Guignard Cesar Pena & Edith Ibarra James & Debra Jadach Mark & Meredith Jakubiak LA Hernandez Drywall Construction Jenna Lacey Kyle Lamoureux Steven & Debra Lareau Kristopher & Melissa Lawson

Katherine Little Maria Lopez Felix Nestor & Laura Lucario-Ramirez Subrina Luzzi Marvi Marin Robert & Christine Matos Sharon McCormick Michael & Lisa McDevitt Jill & John McNichols Gayatri Mehra William Melgar Lesbia Molina Viviana Montoya Steven & Ana Oliveira Michael & Keri Paquette Susana Pare Steven & Kelly Parmentier Timothy & Jessica Polak Richard & Angie Polion Kyle Quadros R.D.Lincoln Rina Moreno & Robert Raigoza Treavor & Christina Renaud Rebecca Russell Jasir Charris & Paola Salgado Michelle Saperstein Gregory Seamone Dircia Silva Carina Sitkus Ana Soares Lisa Sorel Bruno & Catarina Tente Rosa Uribe Denise Vanasse Kevin Sims & Krystal Vasquez Luis Villegas Jeffrey Wright Jack & Pauline Youseff

Donations listed are for Fiscal Year 2015, which runs July 1, 2015-June 30, 2015.

This generosity does not include the thousands of volunteer hours, direct classroom in-kind donations and donations through DonorsChoose.org.

Thank you to everyone who has supported BVP in ways both big and small.

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2015 Annual Report

BVP Board of Directors Honorable James Diossa, Chair Honorable T. Joseph Almond Julie Casimiro Joshua Giraldo Michael Gwynn

Michael Magee, Ph.D. Lt. Governor Daniel McKee John R. Morton, M.D. Honorable William Murray Jessica Waters

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