Current Year PTA Budget Proposals to be Voted on June 5


Both of the following budget proposals for this current year will be voted on by present PTA members at the June 5 PTA meeting.  Please e-mail any questions or comments to president@fkespta.org by May 25.
Proposal #1
To fund from part of the Direct Donation Campaign funds a total of $4,800 for the following expense items:
  1. $3,800 – technology for the classroom*
  2. $1,000 – sound system for multipurpose room
* this amount qualifies us for matching grant funds
Proposal #2
To use $6,550 from savings to fund the following expense items:
  1. $3,800 – technology for the classroom
  2. $1,250 – media center
  3. $1,500 – sound system for multipurpose room**
**final balance of sound system upgrade for multipurpose room
 
Bill McGrath, John Acosta, Uli Nasshan, and Nate Conroy
PTA Executive Board

PTA 2012-13 Budget Plan

Just a reminder that the proposed PTA Budget for next school year (2012-2013) is available for review at the following link: http://fkespta.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/PTA-Proposed-Budget-2012-2013.pdf.

The proposed budget will be voted on by present PTA members at the June 5 PTA meeting from 7-8:30 p.m. in the media center.

Before May 20, please e-mail questions or comments to Bill McGrath at president@fkespta.org.

Thank you.  As always, we need your input to operate an effective PTA!

Bill McGrath

PTA President

Budget Proposals Presented at May 1 PTA Meeting

Each proposal to be presented for vote by membership at the June PTA meeting.

Proposal #1
To fund from part of the Direct Donation Campaign funds a total of $4,800 for the following expense items:

  1. $3,800 – technology for the classroom*
  2. $1,000 – sound system for multipurpose room

* this amount qualifies us for matching grant funds

Proposal #2
To use $6,550 from savings to fund the following expense items:

  1. $3,800 – technology for the classroom
  2. $1,250 – media center
  3. $1,500 – sound system for multipurpose room**

**final balance of sound system upgrade for multipurpose room

Bill McGrath, John Acosta, Uli Nasshan, and Nate Conroy
PTA Executive Board

Voice your Opinions in the Annual PTA Survey

Take 3 minutes to help Forest Knolls Elementary School!  

*please return to the Forest Knolls ES front office or to your child’s teacher (or complete online) by March 1*

Complete the annual PTA parent and staff survey to help your PTA help our students!
Your PTA is the volunteer organization at Forest Knolls ES that brings parents and teachers together to help all students learn and succeed at our school.

 survey:

 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHFOc3gxek14Rm8xdUpRLXZFUXZuVFE6MQ

Tome 3 minutos para ayudar a la Escuela Forest Knolls!

* por favor regrese a la oficina de Forest Knolls ES frente o al maestro de su hijo el 1 de marzo *

Complete la encuesta anual de la Asociación de Padres (PTA) para ayudar a que su PTA pueda servir a nuestros estudiantes de la mejor manera!

survey:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEJOZ3BhWnZaWC1YRjlRQmpETmwxX2c6MA

 

Bill McGrath

PTA President

Wanted: PTA Treasurer

Forest Knolls PTA will be in need of a Treasurer for the next school year. 
If you are a detailed oriented person with some accounting experience, this could be your chance to make a lasting contribution to our school
Your current FKES PTA Treasurer, Uli Nasshan, is happy to talk with anyone interested finding out about this position and getting to know more of the details over the next few months.  This is an important position that is required for the PTA to exist and continue to help our students. 

Estimated time commitment: 8 hours a month (closer to 12 hours / month in the first and third quarter of the school year)

  • Prepare and present monthly financial reports at all PTA Executive Board for review and approval
  • Provide summary of financial activities at General Membership meetings
  • Convene and chair FKES PTA Budget Committee
  • Prepare proposed budget in collaboration with President
  • Present the Proposed Budget to Executive Board and general PTA membership
  • Handle all PTA financial transactions in accordance with PTA guidelines and procedures
  • Ensure that bank signature cards have current authorized office holders
  • Secure two authorized signatures on all checks
  • Interface with anyone in PTA who handles money, assuring that PTA procedures are followed
  • Maintain all PTA financial records
  • Keep the Executive Board and PTA membership informed of expenditures versus budget
  • Forward payments (dues, insurance, assessments) to MD and MCC PTA
  • Responsible for tax filings (prepare taxes and provide support to accountant for annual taxes)
  • Work with PTA Auditor (annual)
  • Be familiar with and abide by current FKES PTA bylaws

Contact Bill McGrath (president@fkespta.org), John Acosta (vice.president@fkespta.org), Nate Conroy (recording.secretary@fkespta.org) or Uli Nasshan (treasurer@fkespta.org) to find out more!