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TELESIS CENTER FOR LEARNING INC
LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ · EIN 860704718 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.telesis-academy.org
revenue
$3.8M
expenses
$3.6M
net assets
$1.6M
employees
65
volunteers
30
program ratio
77%
mission · from form 990

TO OPERATE A CHARTER SCHOOL SPONSORED BY THE ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS, WHICH MANDATES POLICIES AND OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES, TO APPROXIMATELY 300 STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADES IN LAKE HAVASU CITY, ARIZONA.

profile · synthesized from sources

Telesis Center for Learning Inc. is a tuition-free public charter school operating two academies in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The organization focuses on providing small class sizes, individualized instruction, and a rigorous curriculum to prepare students for college and careers. It also emphasizes character education and offers various extracurricular activities and sports programs.

named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Character Education Program
A school-wide program with monthly character traits and an Elementary Character Council to encourage good character on campus.
Renaissance Accelerated Reader
A guided reading intervention program for K-8 students to improve reading skills through practice and computerized quizzes.
STAR Literacy
An assessment program that dynamically adjusts to student responses to pinpoint achievement levels and measure growth, providing data for teachers and administrators.
Telesis Preparatory (K-8)
A K-8 public charter school operating under the Telesis Center for Learning Inc. charter.
Telesis Preparatory Academy
A K-12 public charter school offering individualized instruction, small class sizes, and a rigorous curriculum.
Telesis Preparatory Academy (9-12)
A 9-12 public charter school operating under the Telesis Center for Learning Inc. charter.
Title I Targeted Assistance
A program utilizing high-quality academic assessments, accountability systems, teacher training, curriculum, and instructional materials aligned with Arizona Academic Standards to track student progress.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • After-School & Extracurricular Enrichment Programs 5 activities
    • Academic and Extracurricular Programs
      Provides academically challenging classes, sports programs, after-school programs, academic clubs, and community outreach opportunities for K-12 students.
    • Academic and Extracurricular Programs
      Provides academically challenging classes, sports programs, academic clubs, after-school programs, and community outreach opportunities for K-12 students.
    • Academic and Extracurricular Programs
      Provides academically challenging classes, sports programs, academic clubs, after-school programs, and community outreach opportunities for K-12 students.
    • Academic and Extracurricular Programs
      Provides academically challenging classes, sports programs, academic clubs, after-school programs, and community outreach opportunities for middle school students, and utilizes the Renaissance Accelerated Reader program for K-8 reading intervention.
    • Provide comprehensive extracurricular programs
      Offers a range of extracurricular activities including sports, academic clubs, after-school programs, and community outreach opportunities for middle and high school students.
  • Title I Academic Support Services 5 activities
    • Implement Title I Targeted Assistance program with academic interventions
      Runs a Title I Targeted Assistance program using high-quality assessments, aligned curriculum, and instructional materials consistent with Arizona Academic Standards, supported by Interventionists who track student progress to evaluate program effectiveness.
    • Title I Targeted Assistance Program
      Operates a Title I Targeted Assistance program that utilizes high-quality academic assessments, accountability systems, teacher preparation and training, curriculum, and instructional materials aligned with Arizona Academic Standards, with Interventionists tracking student progress.
    • Title I Targeted Assistance Program
      Operates a Title I Targeted Assistance program that utilizes high-quality academic assessments, accountability systems, teacher preparation and training, curriculum, and instructional materials aligned with Arizona Academic Standards, with Interventionists tracking student progress.
    • Title I Targeted Assistance Program
      Operates a Title I Targeted Assistance program that utilizes high-quality academic assessments, accountability systems, teacher preparation, curriculum, and instructional materials aligned with Arizona Academic Standards, with Interventionists tracking student progress.
    • Title I Targeted Assistance Program
      Operates a Title I Targeted Assistance program that uses high-quality academic assessments, accountability systems, teacher training, and curriculum aligned with Arizona Academic Standards, with Interventionists tracking student progress to assess program effectiveness.
  • Orchestral and Choral Concert Performances 5 activities
    • K-12 Public Charter School Operation
      Operates two tuition-free public charter schools in Lake Havasu City, Arizona: Telesis Preparatory Academy for grades 9-12 and Telesis Preparatory for grades K-8, serving over 350 students with small class sizes averaging 18-20 students.
    • K-12 Public Charter School Operation
      Operates two tuition-free public charter schools, Telesis Preparatory Academy (grades 9-12) and Telesis Preparatory (grades K-8), in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, serving over 350 students with small class sizes averaging 18-20 students and individualized instruction.
    • K-12 Public Charter School Operation
      Operates two tuition-free public charter schools, Telesis Preparatory Academy (grades 9-12) and Telesis Preparatory (grades K-8), in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, serving over 350 students with small class sizes averaging 18-20 students.
    • K-12 Public Charter School Operation
      Operates two tuition-free public charter schools in Lake Havasu City, Arizona: Telesis Preparatory Academy for grades 9-12 and Telesis Preparatory for grades K-8, serving over 350 students with small class sizes averaging 18 to 20 students.
    • Operate tuition-free public charter schools for K-12 students
      Operates two accredited public charter schools—Telesis Preparatory Academy (grades 9–12) and Telesis Preparatory (grades K–8)—in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, serving over 350 students in a tuition-free setting.
  • Guided Reading Intervention Programs 2 activities
    • Reading Intervention Program
      Utilizes the Renaissance Accelerated Reader program as a guided reading intervention to supplement regular reading instruction for students in kindergarten through 8th grade.
    • Supplement reading instruction with guided intervention programs
      Uses the Renaissance Accelerated Reader program as a guided reading intervention to support and enhance regular reading instruction for students in kindergarten through 8th grade.
  • Uncategorized 7 activities
    • Character Education Program
      Implements a Character Education program that includes a student-led Elementary Character Council and delivers schoolwide monthly character traits to students in their classrooms to encourage good character.
    • Character Education Program
      Implements a Character Education program that includes a student-led Elementary Character Council and delivers schoolwide monthly character traits to students in their classrooms.
    • Character Education Program
      Implements a Character Education program that includes a student-led Elementary Character Council and schoolwide monthly character trait lessons in classrooms to foster good character among students.
    • Character Education Program
      Implements a Character Education program that includes a monthly schoolwide curriculum on character traits and supports an Elementary Character Council to foster good character among students.
    • Deliver character education across grade levels
      Implements a schoolwide Character Education program, including monthly character traits taught in classrooms and an Elementary Character Council, to promote positive student behavior and values.
    • Deliver individualized instruction in small class settings
      Provides individualized classroom instruction through small class sizes, averaging 18 to 20 students, to support academic engagement and student progress for K–12 learners.
    • Reading Intervention Program
      Utilizes the Renaissance Accelerated Reader program as a guided reading intervention to supplement regular reading instruction for students in kindergarten through 8th grade.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$3.82M
Contributions & grants$3.68M96%
Program service revenue$131K3%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$9K
expenses
Total expenses$3.63M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.10M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8.01M
Cash$1.86M
Investments$0
Liabilities$6.45M
Net assets$1.56M
Liquid reserves6.2 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +8.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SANDRA K BREECE PRESIDENT/CEO 40 $83K
board members · 4
  • GLENN MCGEE — BOARD MEMBER
  • KEN NASH — BOARD MEMBER
  • SUSAN DONAHUE — BOARD MEMBER
  • TAMARA KIM FRONEK — VICE-PRESIDENT
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Arizona Department of Education Government — Provides access to the organization's annual financial reports and report cards.
  • Cognia Partner — Accredits Telesis as an elementary, middle, and high school.
  • Parent Teacher Booster Club Partner — Receives collaboration and support from the Parent Teacher Booster Club.