2008/2009 PTA Board
About the PTAThe Opstad PTA exists to enhance the education of all students at Opstad. Through volunteers we run fundraising, distribute funds to programs, and run many in-school and after-school activities. The Opstad PTA is also part of the Washington State PTA and the National PTA which initiate and support legislation for education issues at the state and national level, including funding. Board meetings: we meet the second Tuesday of each month at 9:10 am. General meetings: we hold about 4 general meetings throughout the school year. Elections are usually held during the April meeting. Click to see...How the Opstad PTA spends its money |
Your PTA Officers for 2009/2010
Co-presidents: Alice Romano and Cathy Templin
Co-Vice Presidents: Joelle Treharne and Jen McDowell
Secretary: Leni Karr
Treasurer: Paul Sprouse
Membership: Paige Mobley
Teacher Liaison: Gena Meyers
Website: Cathy Templin
How the Opstad PTA spends its money (2009/2010)
Here is a pie chart summarizing how PTA money is distributed. This chart does not include programs that cost money but also bring in money offsetting their cost so they are self-sustaining, like the the RISE program. Most membership income goes to the Washington State PTA and National PTA, so Walk-A-Thon fundraising is by far the major source of funding. For more details, please view the budget on the Documents page. Do you have a comment or concern regarding the budget? Please send email to opstadpta@yahoo.com .
Note that for 2009/2010 the PTA budgeted much more money towards Instructional Aides (IA) than in the past. This was to help counteract the district cuts, which was hopefully a short term cut.
PTA fund distribution for 2009/2010
Legislative Action in our PTA Region and State
The PTA is very active in supporting legislature that benefits our kids. Please go to the following links to learn more.
- http://www.r2leg.org/advocacy/index.htm - This is our region's legislative webpage, and includes a description of what legislative chairs should do.
- http://fundingwaschools.org/
- this website discusses the current problem and what is happening
in the state to address the issues.
Tax information
The PTA does not normally send out receipts for donations. We are a non-profit 501(c) 3 Tax Exempt Organization for charitable purposes. If you need a receipt, please email us at opstadpta@yahoo.com and request one.
In addition to donations, your full membership fee is tax deductable.
Snoqualmie Valley District PTA Council for 2009/2010
Co-Presidents: Cathy Renner and Ahn Lee Horn
Co-Vice Presidents: Liz Piekarczyk and Sue Karol
Secretary: Cheryl Duncan
Treasurer: Laurie Edwards (Fall City, not North Bend)