What Does the PTA Pay for?

WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?


Belle Hall Elementary School depends on BHE PTA to fund important staff positions, educational programming and supplies not paid for by the school district.  PTA budgets approximately $230,000 each year for these accounts:

Instructional Support (〜$198,000)

Staff Positions: 3 reading and math interventionists; Computer teacher; LMC clerk; Front Office clerk
Electronic Learning Resources: Accelerated Reader; Digital Readers
Teacher Resource Fund: Each teacher can submit up to $250 in supply costs to the PTA for reimbursement as well as mini-grants for grade level projects, classroom furniture and technology not provided by the district. 

Staff and Student Appreciation (〜$9,000):

Staff Appreciation Week: PTA organizes BHE’s Staff Appreciation Week with daily events and gifts for staff.
Student Appreciation Committee: This committee provides small treats and fun experiences throughout the year in support of our students and their hard work.
Staff Breakfasts and Lunches: PTA periodically treats staff to appreciation breakfasts and lunches. 

Administration Support (〜$12,000)

Campus Enhancements: New improvements are made each year from the basketball court & gaga ball pit to stage lighting and a high-speed printer. 
Teacher of the Year: The PTA provides the BHE Teacher of the Year with a cash prize, flowers, and a small gift.
Guidance Supplies: This fund supports Career Week and student incentives. 

Student and Parent Events (〜$8,500)

Green Team and Garden Club: PTA funds and manages a 3rd grade Green Team program to encourage environmental stewardship and a school-wide Garden Club program where students nurture a school garden (plant, maintain, and harvest) and learn about plant science and nutrition.
Belle Hall Bash: The PTA throws this day-long bash for students as a celebration for a year of hard work.  
Welcome Events: PTA hosts a Kindergarten tour night, summer play dates, a first day breakfast and a welcome party for adults.

PTA Operating Expenses (〜$2,500)

Financial Obligations: Tax preparation; credit card fees; bank service charges, insurance and bonding.
Registrations: SCPTA Dues; SC Secretary of State Charity Registration; Website fees. 
Marketing Supplies