Strengthening Connections: SVMS PTO Strategic Plan 2021-2022

SVMS PTO Strategic Plan 2021-2022 Strategies: Plans: Bridge the Funding Gap - Hand Sanitizer Fundraiser - E-Fundraising - Membership Drives - Amazon Smile Fundraiser - ID new Fundraising opportunities Continue Prioritized Grant Focus - Classroom Supplies & Prof. Development Maintain Redesigned Grant Process - Streamlined process & Amazon fulfillment Objective: Fundraising/ Teacher Grants Enhance the South View learning environment by strengthening our connection with teachers and families Update PTO Communication TOOLS - Back to School Guide - Get Connected Day Checklist - PTO Welcome Letters by grade - Update PTO Website Connect parents with information - Promote tools via multiple channels o social media, email, website - Response to questions via dedicated email Volunteerism - Offsite and/or Virtual Opportunities Staff feels supported Parents feel connected Home/School Connection Revised Goals: Deliver $40,000 Revenue (excluding Winterfest) Build on partnership with Principal (Tim) Feedback/Input on Key Issues/Initiatives Build on partnership with Admin Staff Build on partnership with Teachers - Feedback loop with teachers Staff Partnership 40% PTO Membership Penetration = 400 families = $18,000 Opt out Fundraising Target = $9,800 Opt Out Volunteering = $5,050 Classroom Supplies = $1,900 Teacher Grant Fundraising = $2,050 School Supply Boxes = $0 Amazon Smile = $200 Winterfest breakeven to $0 Dine Out Fundraising = $0 Sanitizer Fundraiser = $3,000 Communicate Externally Expression of Gratitude Staff meetings Mailbox Surprises Raffles and Giveaways Coffee/Tea/Cocoa in Staff Lounge Meals for Parent Night & PD Day(s) Targeted Efforts (Custodial, Spec Ed, etc.) Support for SA Week & other TBD Staff Appreciation Partner w/ staff - Continuous Improvement Expand digital marketing capability (MTK) Explore new fundraising ideas Opportunistic support during COVID Explore new ways to connect with families Spend our complete budget $40,000 Innovation Engage all grades (6/7/8) in grant requests Engage many departments -grant requests

PTO Budget 2021-2022 Revenue Breakdown: 88%+ goes to Teacher Grants & Staff Appreciation Remaining revenue goes towards student events & admin exp PTO Revenue Goal $40,000 Admin Expenses $4,550 Events (net) $450 Teacher Grants Staff Appreciation $28,000 $7,000

PTO Grant Prioritization 2021-2022 Strategic Resource Allocation Classroom Supplies Professional Development Areas of Focus for PTO Dollars: * School Supplies * Books * * Equipment * Materials * * Enrichment * Subscriptions * * Subscriptions * Materials * * Seminars * Planning time * * Classes * Conferences * Innovation - New ideas - New ways of doing things (approach/ process) Collaborative Teaming - Building Capacity (learning) - De-privatizing Practices - Sharing with others Continuous Improvement & Personalized Learning - Enrichment/Intervention - Hands on learning - Voice & Choice Filters: # students impacted Grants Funded!

PTO Grant Process 2021-2022 Streamlined grant process gets supplies into your classrooms faster! PTO Orders & Fulfills Items On Amazon No teacher $ outlay PTO emails delivery date Pickup items in main office If approved PTO Review & Decision Email PTO Grants in Action southviewedinapto@gmail.com NOT on Amazon Teacher takes picture(s) of grant items in use Email pics to PTO within 2 weeks with some narrative/story Name & Address Class/Grades Supporting Purpose of grant # students impacted Link to items(if applicable) Cost estimate Area of Focus (PD or Classroom Supplies) Exec PTO Board Votes Sends email - Approved - Denied - Need more info Teacher Orders & Fulfills Items Reimbursement Submit receipts stapled to original grant request - Place in PTO box in main office - Email PTO notifying initiation of reimb. PTO sends you check Order/Purchase approved items No Sales Tax Email us! southviewedinapto@gmail.com We want to fund your ideas! *Reminder: PTO cannot reimburse sales tax remember to use Tax Exempt form

PTO Grant Process 2021-2022 Streamlined grant process gets supplies into your classrooms faster! Step 1: Email Grant Request to PTO southviewedinapto@gmail.com Include your name, address, Class/Grades supporting, Purpose of Grant, # students impacted, include a link to the item(s), and cost estimate. Step 2: PTO will Review and Decide You will receive an email from PTO with a message of Approved, Denied, or Need More Information. Step 3: Order & Fulfill Grant Items/Get Reimbursed For most items (if available for a competitive price on Amazon) the PTO will order directly for you and have items shipped to main office in your name. (this way you avoid the cash outlay & reimbursement process) If items not available on Amazon, then you order/purchase and submit receipts for reimbursement in the PTO box. Staple receipt to your Grant email. PTO Treasurer will send you an automated check via Wells Fargo. Step 4: Grants in Action PTO asks that you take a couple pictures of your grant items in use (with students or yourself) and email to the PTO along with some narrative/story about usage. Send pictures within 2 weeks of receiving items. Email us! southviewedinapto@gmail.com We want to fund your ideas! *Reminder: PTO cannot reimburse sales tax remember to use Tax Exempt form