2026-02-10T10:53:20-08:00 2025-06-30 060872192 Doherty Beals & Banks PC 187 Williams St New London CT 06320 990 2024-07-01 061473576 Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication Inc INTE 8604471003 190 Governor Winthrop Blvd New London CT 06320 Dr Nicholas Spera Executive Dir. 2026-02-10 true true Audrey A Leone CPA P00062993 8604432033 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Dr Nicholas Spera 190 Governor Winthrop Blvd New London CT 06320 6961943 false X www.isaacschool.org X 1997 CT Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication (ISAAC) is an independent charter school that was founded in 1997. During the 2024-2025 school year, ISAAC expanded to include grade 4, in addition to serving grades 6-8, to identify and address student learning difficulties earlier. This expansion allows for timely interventions, stronger foundational skills, and continuity in instruction, particularly in literacy and math. Early data shows improved reading fluency, comprehension, and student engagement. ISAAC also introduced a flexible classroom approach, promoting student-centered learning through varied seating and collaborative workspaces. Aligned with ISAAC's motto, "Effort Creates Ability and All Students Can Succeed," these practices are supported by a rigorous, teacher-written curriculum, Interim Assessment Blocks, and daily math instruction for sixth graders to close achievement gaps. Partnerships with local organizations and the Anti-Defamation League's "No Place for Hate" prog 11 9 74 0 38774 887 5518535 6900399 14578 60657 0 5571887 6961943 0 0 4288219 4850087 0 37253 1267806 1561076 5556025 6411163 15862 550780 9673821 11340468 2812320 3928187 6861501 7412281 Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication (ISAAC) is an independent charter school that was founded in 1997. During the 2024-2025 school year, ISAAC expanded to include grade 4, in addition to serving grades 6-8, to identify and address student learning difficulties earlier. This expansion allows for timely interventions, stronger foundational skills, and continuity in instruction, particularly in literacy and math. Early data shows improved reading fluency, comprehension, and student engagement. ISAAC also introduced a flexible classroom approach, promoting student-centered learning through varied seating and collaborative workspaces. Aligned with ISAAC's motto, "Effort Creates Ability and All Students Can Succeed," these practices are supported by a rigorous, teacher-written curriculum, Interim Assessment Blocks, and daily math instruction for sixth graders to close achievement gaps. Partnerships with local organizations and the Anti-Defamation League's "No Place for Hate" prog false false 5649447 6900399 Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication (ISAAC) is an independent charter school that was founded in 1997. ISAAC serves students in grades six through eight and is the sole charter middle school in New London and southeastern Connecticut. ISAAC provides a safe, nurturing, and diverse middle school that delivers a highly rigorous curriculum that promotes effort through a positive mindset. ISAAC is focused on the motto all students can succeed with hard work and grit. The staff has written curriculum in a new common format and additional programs to identify learning gaps and social disparities to cultivate success for every student. ISAAC is committed to establishing equity for all students in terms of access to technology and transportation and providing engaging after-school programs that reflect cultural and athletic interests. ISAAC enjoys partnerships with local organizations such as the Mystic Seaport, Ivoryton Playhouse, United States Coast Guard Academy, Mitchell College, Project Oceanology, and Mystic Aquarium, to name a few. Furthermore, ISAAC has partnered with the Ant-Defamation League (ADL) to become a No Place for Hate school through its existing advisory program. 5649447 true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 9 0 true 74 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 11 9 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false true true false false X Erica Robb 8604471003 190 Governor Winthrop Blvd New London CT 06320 Dr Nicholas Spera Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 236541 0 23830 William Linski 190 Governor Winthrop Blvd. 40.00 0.00 147499 0 4397 Tanya Collins Interim Principal 40.00 0.00 137231 0 4090 Amy Geary Dir of Stu Support 40.00 0.00 121111 0 3600 Erica Robb Finance Dir 40.00 0.00 X 93380 0 17415 Shannon Lougee Director 40.00 0.00 X 93553 0 0 Amanda Grundy Director 40.00 0.00 X 49092 0 27189 Barbara Crouch Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Bumgardner Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Brailey Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Leota Muller Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Dr Richard Sanders Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kevin Booker Jr Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bill Buscetto Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Spellman Vice Chairman 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Richard Muckle Chairman 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 878407 80521 4 true true false G Donovan Associates Inc PO Box 249 Lebanon CT 062490249 Building Construction 309508 Mercedes-Benz of New London 488 Colman St New London CT 06320 Automotive Dealership 180189 2 887 887 Federal, State and Local 611710 5681277 5681277 Misc 611710 3543 3543 School/Student Activities 611710 15907 15907 Special Education Tuition 611710 1199672 1199672 6900399 60657 60657 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6961943 6900399 60657 0 0 0 0 406575 158406 248169 0 3818707 3606013 212694 0 457172 412994 44178 167633 149344 18289 0 0 0 0 0 0 279715 127532 152183 37253 37253 34697 32615 2082 74034 74034 0 176910 166295 10615 0 0 0 143424 143424 0 328448 308741 19707 66193 62221 3972 Supplies & materials 378019 366292 11727 STUDENT ACTIVITIES 28262 28262 OTHER 14121 13274 847 0 6411163 5649447 724463 37253 1401829 1432415 0 0 373743 460706 0 0 0 0 12546 11090 12771161 3334904 7885703 9436257 0 0 0 0 0 9673821 11340468 395988 600150 557845 501908 1858487 2826129 2812320 3928187 X 6861501 7412281 6861501 7412281 9673821 11340468 550780 X X false true X true true true X 80000 80000 5603556 2356733 3246823 5864106 471168 5392938 768909 351461 417448 454590 155542 299048 9436257 X 6961943 6961943 6961943 6411163 6411163 6411163 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The School has no unrecognized tax benefits at June 30, 2025. The School's federal and state income tax returns prior to fiscal year 2021 are closed and management continually evaluates expiring statutes of limitations, audits, proposed settlements, changes in tax law and new authoritative rulings.If applicable, the School would recognize interest and penalties associated with tax matters as part of management and general expenses in the statement of activities and changes in net assets and include accrued interest and penalties in accrued liabilities in the statement of financial position. The School did not recognize any interest or penalties associated with tax matters for the years ended June 30, 2025.As of June 30, 2025 there are no uncertain tax positions. true true true true false true true false false false false false false false false true false true Schedule E, Line 3 - Racially Nondiscriminatory Policy Publicized ISAAC has a handbook stating its nondiscriminatory policy and states its nondiscriminatory policy on all advertising and recruitment materials. Schedule E, Line 4 - Explanation of Records and Materials Not Maintained The school is a public school and does not offer scholarships. Schedule E, Line 5 - Explanation of Organization Discrimination by Race X false false false false false false false false false Dr Nicholas Spera Executive Dir. 209018 27523 23830 260371 William Linski 190 Governor Winthrop Blvd. 147499 4397 151896 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b ISAAC's Director of Finance and the ISAAC Executive Director review the 990 before it is filed. The Board of Directors receives a copy of the 990 tax return before it is filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Board Members are required annually to sign a conflict of interest statement. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The Executive Director has an annual contract with a stipulated amount determined and voted on by the board. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Posted on ISAAC's website; policies are now hosted at CABE with direct link from ISAAC's website Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c The Board of Directors assumes responsibility and oversight of the audit and the selection of an independent auditor.