Hi PTSG -
That's a long question, but I'd give two quick reactions: 1) I wouldn't worry about "keeping" the money so much. I assume you raise it so that it can do good for your school community, so spending it is fine. I totally get that you want to spend it wisely. Perhaps you could work on some systems for how you handle teacher requests. 2) I definitely wouldn't connect how much teachers volunteer with how many $$ they can access. That misses the greater point. If there's an amazing teacher (who never volunteers) who has a great idea that will transform a classroom -- isn't that what your group is all about supporting?
Just a couple of thoughts. It's definitely OK to have good systems for your spending approvals, but also great to keep the spirit that you wna for your group and your school as a whole in mind when creating those systems.
Tim
- Rockne
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Do A teacher Grant Writing for the things they want and have an amount set aside and a inpartial panel to go over the grants to give out. make them earn their money for the right things.
- slhteh
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we have a line in our budget that allows us to reimburse a small amount to teachers, who are also members, each year, as long as they provide the receipts.
We have an annual budget that plans where we will spend our projected income (which is based on last year's fundraiser results), and if something is requested or needed which doesn't fall under the teacher reimbursement budget line, we can bring it to our member's attention and vote on it, but only if it won't affect our other budget items.
Our budget gives us the power to say 'no' to requests and helps us to discuss them in relation to our other activities.
- lesleyharrison
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