Hopkinton Parent Teacher Association

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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 Jean Bertschmann, President, 435-5195, jeanber65@hotmail.com, or the HPTA Vice President at your child's school.

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

2007-2008 Hopkinton Parent Teacher Association Budget

SCHOOL BUILDING BASED EXPENSES

 

Preschool

Center

Elmwood

Hopkins

Middle

High School

Total

Enrichment

--

6,670

10,000

17,700

16,250

10,275

60,895

Technology Fund

--

1,000

1,750

1,000

1,500

--

5,250

Appreciation and Hospitality

--

1,200

1,200

1,200

1,700

2,000

7,300

Grade Level Activities

--

1,000

500

500

1,000

5,550

8,550

Science Fairs

--

--

--

--

--

1,250

1,250

Miscellaneous

500

500

500

500

500

--

2,500

Total

$500

$10,370

$13,950

$20,900

$20,950

$19,075

$85,745

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Runner

 

8,500

 

 

 

 

 

**Classroom Materials

 

11,240

 

 

 

 

 

Professional Development

6,000

 

 

 

 

 

Parent Education/Support

 

1,000

 

 

 

 

 

Reflections

 

300

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Expenses

 

7,500

 

 

 

 

 

Appreciation/Hospitality

 

750

 

 

 

 

 

*Source Book

 

2,000

 

 

 

 

 

Professional fees

 

2,000

 

 

 

 

 

Advocacy

 

1,000

 

 

 

 

 

Scholarships

 

4,000

 

 

 

 

 

Subtotal

 

$44,290

 

 

 

 

$85,745

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$44,290

GRAND TOTAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

$130,035

*Runner and Sourcebook are all printed Communication expenses. The total dollar amount budgeted for 07-08 printed Communication expenses (not including paper for flyers) equals $10,500.

** 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.