Parent Teacher Organization

Schedule O:

“Other Expenses, as noted in Part 1, fall under the categories of Operating Expenses and Program Expenses. Operating Expenses for 2024, which include office supplies and Zoom account fees for holding meetings, totaled $404. Program Expenses are grouped into 4 main categories: 1) Staff Support - Activities supported by the PTO in this category include staff meals during school conferences, academic incentive dollars for the teachers to use towards rewards within the classroom, stocking the staff lounge with snacks and beverages to help fuel them throughout the day, staff appreciation events, and a teacher support grant ($15k from a single donor whose wish it was to provide teachers with items they could use in their classrooms). Total 2024 spend in this category was $34,038. 2) School Spirit - Activities in this category build connection and excitement within the school community through school-wide events during the school day. This includes Back to School Open House, Popcorn Fridays, Field Day, and Day of Play. There are also funds within this category for volunteer appreciation, and to purchase school yearbooks for kids who would not otherwise be able to afford one. Total 2024 spend in this category was $2,056. 3) Student Enrichment - Activities supported by the PTO in this category include enrichment outside of the normal classroom environment that enhance what the students are learning in their day-to-day classroom experiences. This includes funding a naturalist program, Art Adventure, cultural interns who support the Spanish and Chinese immersion programs at our school, a 5th grade dulcimer program, field trip funding at $250 per classroom, and snacks for students who cant afford to bring their own snacks from home. Total 2024 spend in this category was $22,790. 4) School Projects & Grants - Under this category, we try to identify larger ticket items that have been identified as needs within the school, as well as supporting the chickens and their coop in our enclosed school courtyard. This year, the PTO purchased a new laminator for the school. Total 2024 spend in this category was $3,051.”