Fundraising
Fundraising is necessary to bridge the gap between tuition and expenses, as tuition alone does not cover Park West’s operating costs. These operating costs include, but are not limited to, compensation and benefits, classroom equipment and supplies, rent and repairs, insurance and financial aid. A copy of the annual budget, which lists projected income and expenses, is available in the school office for review.
All families are expected to participate in Park West’s fundraising efforts, which are planned and organized by the Special Events Committee. Each year the Special Events Committee Co-Chairpersons, supported by the Board of Directors, strive to provide families with a variety of options for meeting their fundraising obligations. These options may include, and have included in the past, contributing to a Phonathon or pledge drive, soliciting or donating items for silent/live auctions, soliciting space for an ad book, and purchasing/selling raffle tickets.
Please note that as part of Park West’s fundraising efforts, each family is required to purchase a minimum of two tickets to the spring fundraising gala.
Early in the school year, families will be apprised of Park West’s fundraising expectation – the amount necessary to cover the gap between other income and estimated expenses – and the various options for meeting this need. The goal is to enable each family to contribute in a manner that is appropriate for it. Park West, like other schools, recognizes the necessity of fundraising as a means to balancing its budget and, accordingly, values the efforts of all its families in this respect. Questions concerning fundraising should be directed to the Special Events Committee Co-Chairpersons, the school Director or Board President.
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