MARCH 5, 20156:30-7:30 PM

Parent Information Night

Parents’ Club

Prayer (Angela)Intro. of OfficersPresident explanation of why the PC existsPC Commitment to the School

Agenda

Timeline/Budget ProcessPC Contract ImpactCost Determination2015-2016Q & A

TIMELINE/BUDGET PROCESS

November- AuctionDecember/January: Post Auction Survey (2x)January- School Commission was notifiedJanuary – PC ApprovalFebruary – budget presentation to School

CommissionFebruary- Change in PC contractMarch – Registration packets released

PC Contract Impact

Importance of auction in contractChallenges presented this year (unable to fill lead positions)

Took the average earning of the auction within the last 5 years= $70,000

Multiplied that by the number of school families$500 per family = $70,000Not a tuition increase/Not permanent12 month plan =$41.67 additional per month10 month plan =$50.00 additional per monthQuarterly plan =$125.00 additional per month

PC Contract Impact

Auction Expenditures $150 item Class Basket, per child Class Project, per child 10 volunteer hours specific to auction Attending the auction and spending at the auction

Cost: Per Family vs. Per Student

Needed to make it as cost effective as possible

Convenience: SMART tuition payment plan as an option

Addition of “B” option in contract for those who don’t want it tacked onto their SMART account.

Breakdown of costs (located in registration packet as well)

What’s in store for 2015-2016?

Planning a Fall event (possibly a Fund-an-Item Night)More Family DinnersParent Information NightsFocus: Building CommunityCan’t do it without volunteers!

Q&A

FUTURE FEEDBACK:parentsclub@stbernadettesea.orgOfficers can be emailed individually

FUTURE EVENTSCinco de Mayo DinnerJog-A-Thon

Do you have an idea for a future fundraiser or community event? Please email us.