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PTO Fall 2011 Survey. Priorities and Feedback. Key take aways. Strong response - 72 people responded to (and finished the) survey from October 12 th through October 21 st Positive - Mainly supportive comments throughout the survey responses
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PTO Fall 2011 Survey Priorities and Feedback
Key take aways • Strong response - 72 people responded to (and finished the) survey from October 12th through October 21st • Positive - Mainly supportive comments throughout the survey responses • On track - Respondents seem to feel that the PTO has the right priorities; keep funding the way it is • No general funds to playground – grants OK • Top priorities – classroom support, starting enrichment/tutoring programs • Important – fund field trips and scholarships
Spending on track? Answer = YES The bulk of the approximately $16,000 PTO budget last year (not counting playground which was in a separate account) was spent on 1) Classroom support, through grants to teachers and 2) sponsoring events and activities at the school. Smaller amounts of money were allocated to field trips, community support (donations to families), PE/Assembly/library support. Do you feel…
Priorities? # of responses What do you think should be the top action priorities for the PTO this year? This question is not so much about funding but what we should make sure we accomplish this year.
Playground In addition to funds set aside in the playground account, the PTO will need to contribute an additional $18,000 to finish the garden/walking path projects as designed and approved last year. We are planning to grant write for those funds but if we do NOT receive that funding... # of responses Do you think the walking path should be our priority? Would you be willing to participate in additional fundraisers? Do you think the garden should be our priority? Do you feel finishing these playground projects should take priority over some of our general budget expenses?
Fundraisers # of responses If we were to do any additional fundraiser(s) outside of the Fund Drive and See's Candy (scheduled for this holiday season), which would you prefer?
Harvest Fest Answer = YES The PTO generally tries to provide events for free to students and families (movie nights, Art Walk reception, Winterfest/Festival of Lights) or for a slight cost ($.25 tickets used for HarvestFest games and activities). Would you be in favor or opposed of slightly increasing the cost for HarvestFest tickets ($.50) and/or movie night admission ($.50 - $1.00)?
Your Skills • People noted already volunteering • Number of offers to help with internet research • Several gave names and contact info.
Conclusions/Thoughts • We have a responsive base • We have good information to apply to budget priorities • Reflect on the next big project • Given responses, what types of fundraisers should we concentrate on? • Other?