As a new PTO president next year I was wondering what other PTO/As charge for membership. We currently charge $10 per family, and are a k-3 school. Over 95% of the families and 70% of teachers participated last year. The problem is, fundraising in general was down. We were short by about 15% of the budget. We had so many fundraisers I think the parents are fed up.
The PTO funds 4-5 assemblies, $20 in field trip expenses for each child, 3 night activities, a field day, a year end party for the 3rd grade, teacher luncheon and more. (including funding fo a new playground)
Would it be unreasonable to request $50 per family and get rid of so many fundraisers? That way we can focus our efforts and volunteers on the "fun" things.
