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The San Rafael Annual Fund and the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Council are two important organizations that San Rafael. Each organization plays a vital role and has differences in the way funds are raised and used.
PTA Overview
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- Primary function is to provide programming; not primarily a fundraising organization
- Programs need to benefit every child at the school
- Each PTA is required to comply with State and unit PTA Bylaws; unit overseen by an annually elected board
- Fundraising efforts are tied to programs PTA is to provide for that school year
- Money from fundraising efforts are intended to be spent that school year.
- Annual Fundraising Efforts
- Community Building Events
- Assemblies/Field Trips
- Classroom and School Wide Supplies
- Staff Appreciation
- PTA strongly encourages carry-over not exceed 40-50% of budget
Annual Fund Overview
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- Funds are held at Pasadena Educational Foundation, a 501(c)3, which is governed by a Board of Directors (any checks written to PEF on behalf of the San Rafael Annual Fund MUST specify San Rafael Annual Fund on the memo line!)
- Funding projects are approved by an Annual Fund committee and managed by the school principal
- Multi-Year Fundraising Efforts
Capital improvements
2. Personnel (e.g. Classroom Aides, Art Teacher, P.E. Teacher)
3. Teacher Training
4. Programs