Questions
1)  What PTO Board positions are available for the 2010-2011 school year?
2)  Is PTO of Santa Fe a member of the National Organization?
3)  Is PTO of Santa Fe a registered non-profit organization?
4)  Which schools benefit from PTO of Santa Fe?
5)  How does PTO of Santa Fe raise money for the schools?
6)  How is the money divided between the 4 schools?
7)  How is the money spent at my child's school?
8)  How many parent volunteer positions are available on the board?
9)  What is the Super Scholar program?
 
Answers
1)  Q What PTO Board positions are available for the 2010-2011 school year?
A
For the 2010-2011 school year, all the officer positions are currently filled.
2)  Q Is PTO of Santa Fe a member of the National Organization?
A
PTO of Santa Fe is not a member of the National Organization. The National Organization requires annual menbership dues. PTO of Santa Fe wanted all the money that we raised from our community to stay here and benefit our kids.
3)  Q Is PTO of Santa Fe a registered non-profit organization?
A
Yes. We are a registered 501c(3) organization with the IRS. PTO of Santa Fe filed for a non-profit status in 2001 and received the Advanced Ruling letter in 2006. Any donation made to PTO of Santa Fe is considered a charitable donation and is tax deductible.
4)  Q Which schools benefit from PTO of Santa Fe?
A
RJ Wollam Elementary, Kubacak Elementary, Cowan Elementary and Barnett Intermediate benefit from PTO of Santa Fe.
5)  Q How does PTO of Santa Fe raise money for the schools?
A
PTO has an annual School Supply sale in July or August, a Membership drive the first 2 weeks of school and Fall Fund Raiser in September. We also hold several Dinner With PTO Nights.
6)  Q How is the money divided between the 4 schools?
A
The money raised by PTO is divided by the total number of students enrolled in the 4 campuses. Once a per child dollar amount is determined, each campus receives funds based on their enrollment number.
7)  Q How is the money spent at my child's school?
A
Please refer to the Monthly Budget page.
8)  Q How many parent volunteer positions are available on the board?
A
PTO of Santa Fe has 17 parent volunteer positions on the Board:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Publicity/Historian
Hospitality
RJ Wollam Campus Representatives (2)
RJ Wollam Membership
Kubacak Campus Representatives (2)
Kubacak Membership
Cowan Campus Representative
Cowan Membership
Barnett Intermediate Campus Representative (2)
Barnett Intermediate Membership
9)  Q What is the Super Scholar program?
A
The Super Scholar program is a reward program. PTO collects names of students in grades 1st through 6th that have received all A's on their report card for the first 3 nine week grading periods. A list of books are given to PTO by the school librarian and PTO purchases the books and lets the child choose which book they would like to have donated in their honor. A book label with the child's name, grade and accomplishment is placed inside the book and the child receives an Award Certificate from PTO. This program is always a big hit with the children and the schools. It not only enriches the school library for every child but it also gives each child that participates a sense of pride by being honored for their academic excellence.