I'm thinking you might turn the fact that you are small and just getting off the ground into a positive -- it's a great time to establish goals and strategies and just general guidelines for moving forward. It sounds like a sit-down with the principal is in order, and, again, because you are a new group (or have many new members) it is a great time to do that. Clear up how the fundraising and funding is going to work. If you are an independent parent group doing fundraising then you are entitled to determine how the money is going to be spent. Of course, you don't want to come out swinging with the principal -- you are much better off to work out a partnership and learn how to work together so you can make funding decisions that are mutually beneficial. General guidelines for spending should be in the group's earlier bylaws, but in general you want to be spending your money on programs, equipment., etc. that directly benefit the students and school community. Here's an article on working with a principal that might come in handy. Good luck and please stay in touch!
- Rose H
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working with a principal : https://www.ptotoday.com/pto-today-articles/article/176-negotiating-with-the-principal
you do need to get receipts for every penny spent, to cover your selves in-case of future financial audits or for the irs. A paper trail for the money coming into and going out of your bank accounts is very important.
- lesleyharrison
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