American Public Education, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on October 27, 2026, disclosing the appointment of Shira Goodman to its Board of Directors, effective October 27, 2026, following a Board vote on October 22, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • New director appointed: Shira Goodman was appointed to the Board of Directors of American Public Education, Inc., effective October 27, 2026.
  • Committee assignments: Ms. Goodman was appointed as a member of both the Audit Committee and the Management Development and Compensation Committee of the Board.
  • Term of service: Ms. Goodman will hold office for a term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, or until a successor is duly elected and qualified, or until her earlier death, resignation, or removal.
  • Annual cash retainer: The non-employee director compensation policy provides for an annual cash retainer of $80,000, with Ms. Goodman receiving a pro-rated amount for 2026.
  • Annual equity grant: The policy also provides for an annual grant of restricted stock having a value of $110,000 on the grant date, also pro-rated for 2026.
  • Indemnification agreement: The company and Ms. Goodman are entering into the company's standard indemnification agreement for executive officers and directors, covering indemnification and advancement of expenses.

Shira Goodman's Appointment and Compensation at American Public Education

According to the filing, the Board of Directors of American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) voted on October 22, 2026, to appoint Shira Goodman as a director, with her service commencing October 27, 2026. The company disclosed that Ms. Goodman's term will expire at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, unless she departs earlier by death, resignation, or removal.

The filing notes that Ms. Goodman was simultaneously appointed to two Board committees: the Audit Committee and the Management Development and Compensation Committee. Her compensation will follow the company's non-employee director compensation policy, as described in the company's most recent proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 9, 2026. That policy, according to the filing, currently provides for an annual cash retainer of $80,000 and an annual grant of restricted stock with a value of $110,000 on the grant date. The filing states that for 2026, Ms. Goodman will receive pro-rated amounts in accordance with that policy.

The company also disclosed that it is entering into its standard indemnification agreement with Ms. Goodman, which the filing describes as providing "for indemnification and advancement of expenses in connection with specified events arising in connection with her service as a member of the Board, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein." A press release announcing the appointment was issued on October 27, 2026, and attached to the filing as Exhibit 99.1. The filing was signed by Edward Codispoti, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

What Was Disclosed

American Public Education, Inc. disclosed the appointment of Shira Goodman to its Board of Directors and two of its committees, her compensation terms under the existing non-employee director policy, and the execution of a standard indemnification agreement, all effective October 27, 2026.