Annual Room Parent Funds (Classroom Activities)
Each fall the Toll Gate
PTO disburses to each Head Room Parent funds in the form of a check, payable to
the Head Room Parent, to be used at the discretion of the room parents and
teacher, throughout the school year, to purchase supplies necessary to enhance
classroom activities such as special “station days” (e.g. 3rd grade
Prairie Day, Matter Day, etc.), plays, parties, and other special events. Items purchased with these funds can include
craft items, snacks, and costume materials, but are not limited to these
items. However, funds may only be used
for classroom/school based activities, and may not be used to purchase personal
items (e.g. end-of-year gift) for the teacher(s).
Any unused money is to be
returned by the Head Room Parent to a Room Parent Coordinator, along with a
ledger and receipts showing how the money was spent. The funds will then be returned to the PTO
general fund.
Funds are allocated on a per
child basis. The per child contribution is determined annually by the PTO
Executive Board prior to the start of the school year.
There is one Head Room
Parent per regular classroom, as determined by the Room Parent Coordinator(s).
2003-2004 School Year
$5 per child
$1385 total
2004-2005 School Year
$5 per child
$1575 total