Hopkinton Parent Teacher Association

Teachers and Parents: Partners in Education

  

How Does the HPTA Allocate Its Funds?

Proceeds from the HPTA's fundraisers are deposited into the general HPTA budget, from which funds are allocated each year. The HPTA school-based boards typically utilize 60% of the budget to fund specific school needs such as enrichment programs for each grade and specific grade level activities. The remaining 40% is used for town-wide activities such as technology, teacher support, our online database system, and parent programs. Since its inception in 1993, the HPTA has budgeted and spent over $2 million towards the support of the entire Hopkinton School District.

Our 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 President, Cindy Bernardo (president@hptaonline.com 508-497-9458), or the HPTA Vice President at your child's school.

2010-2011 Hopkinton Parent Teacher Association Budget

pdf 2010-11 HPTA Budget - Approved 5/17/10

SCHOOL BUILDING BASED EXPENSES
             
  Preschool Center Elmwood Hopkins  Middle Total
             
Enrichment   $5,000 $7,000 $9,000 $15,000 $36,000
Appreciation   $600 $600 $600 $1,000 $2,800
Grade Level Activities   $500 $250 $250 $750 $1,750
Miscellaneous $1,000 $100 $100 $100 $100 $1,400
New Principal Gift       $1,000 $1,000 $2,000
             
Total $1,000 $6,200 $7,950 $10,950 $17,850 $43,950
             
             
             
High School Budget
             
Appreciation           $2,125
Enrichment & Activities           $15,775
             
             
School Based Budgets $61,850
             
TOWN WIDE EXPENSES
             
Advocacy           $1,000
Center School Folders           $391
Hopkinton Heroes           $600
Online Registration/Annual Fee         $1,535
Online Registration/Credit Card Processing Fees       $4,000
Operating Expenses           $3,500
Parent Education/Support           $300
Professional Development           $11,000
Professional Fees           $2,000
Reflections           $300
Scholarships           $5,000
Technology           $33,000
Town Wide Hospitality           $1,000
             
Knowlin Family Gift           $10,000
             
Subtotal           $73,626
             
Total Budget $135,476

Budget approved at the HPTA General Meeting on May 17, 2010.

  
 

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