ABOUT
The Durham PTS
A VOLUNTEER GROUP OF PARENTS, TEACHERS, & STUDENTS
As the governing entity for Durham PTS, the Durham PTS Board of Directors oversees the finances and general operations of the organization. Funding for the Durham PTS budget primarily is generated from the Durham Gala fundraiser and school site committee assessments (percentage of annual income). In addition, the Durham PTS executive fund pays for the annual insurance contract.
Staff Luncheon
End-of-Year Staff Appreciation Luncheon Durham PTS treats the entire district staff to an end-of-year luncheon. The food and supplies are donated or purchased from cash donations. Volunteers set up and serve the meal.
Staff & Teacher Appreciation Week Gifts
During national “Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week” the second week of May each year all district staff members receive a gift certificate to a local cafe as a token of appreciation from the Durham PTS. Additionally, each month of the year PTS volunteers spoil our teachers with seasonally appropriate treats, gifts and more.
Financial Management
The treasurer of the Durham PTS Board of Directors works with the organization’s contracted bookkeeper to run reports, submit invoices and statements, and issue checks. The treasurer then provides written and verbal reports to the school site committees at their monthly meetings. The treasurer answers any finance-related questions that are brought forward.
Insurance Contracts
Durham PTS has a general liability and directors and officers insurance policy that renews annually. The policy covers PTS events at each school site and off campus.
ANNUAL EVENTS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
School Garden Program
ART Docent Program
Yearbook Production & Funding
Cookie Dough Fundraiser
Staff Appreciation
Mother-Son Date Night
Christmas Boutique
Father-Daughter Dance
Grandparent’s Day
Parent Communication
Parent Social
Open House Family Dinner
Spirit Wear Coordination
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
See’s Candy Fundraiser
School Dances
Equipment & Supply Purchases
8th Grade Promotion Gifts
End of Year 6th/7th Grade Pool Parties
Staff Appreciation
Spirit Wear Coordination
Parent Communication
HIGH SCHOOL
Staff Appreciation
Spirit Wear Coordination
Parent Communication
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