HPTA: Fund Allocation and Budget


	Hopkinton Parent Teacher Association

The Spirit of Hopkinton - Go Green!

How Does the HPTA Allocate Its Funds?

Proceeds from the HPTA's fundraisers go into the general HPTA budget, from which funds are allocated each year. The HPTA school-based boards typically utilize two thirds of the budget to fund specific school needs. The remaining one third is used for system-wide activities such as teacher support, parent programs, The Source Book, and our award-winning newsletter, The Runner. Since its inception in 1993, the HPTA has budgeted and spent over $1.8 million towards the support of the entire Hopkinton School District.

The HPTA's funding philosophy is to provide support to all Hopkinton students, through activities such as enrichment and extracurricular programs and teacher support. Budget allocations are determined by the HPTA Board; school-specific and townwide board perspectives are considered. Additionally, input from each of the principals and the Superintendent is solicited. If you have questions or comments, contact HPTA Co-Presidents, Judy Lankford (judy.lankford@verizon.net 508-497-2548) and Patty Doshier (pdoshier@comcast.net 508-625-1413), or the HPTA Vice President at your child's school.

This year’s budget can be found below or in the online Source Book. Click on the following for a printable budget in pdf format. Budget.pdf

2008-2009 Hopkinton Parent Teacher Association Budget

SCHOOL BUILDING BASED EXPENSES
	Preschool	Center	Elmwood	Hopkins	Middle	High School	Total
Enrichment	--	7,000	10,000	18,700	16,800	10,275	62,575
Technology Fund	--	1,000	1,750	1,000	1,500	--	5,250
Appreciation and Hospitality	--	1,200	1,200	1,200	1,700	2,800	8,100
Grade Level Activities	--	1,000	500	500	1,000	4,750	7,750
Science Fairs	--	--	--	--	--	1,250	1,250
Miscellaneous	1,000	500	500	500	500	--	3,000
Total	$1,000	$10,700	$13,950	$21,700	$21,500	$19,075	$87,925

OTHER EXPENSES
Hopkinton Heroes		500
*Runner		8,500
**Classroom Materials		11,400
Professional Development		11,500
Parent Education/Support		600
Reflections		300
Operating Expenses		7,500
Appreciation/Hospitality		750
*Source Book		0
Professional fees		2,000
Advocacy		1,000
Scholarships		4,000
Subtotal		$48,050					$87,925
							$48,050
GRAND TOTAL							$135,975

*Source Book will be online this year, or for purchase at Action Copy.

** Classroom Materials refers to monies budgeted for the Teacher Reimbursement Program. Teachers, teaching assistants and specialists are invited to submit a request for a $40 Staples gift card to purchase classroom materials.