As we wrap up the year, I’d like to provide a review of our financials and highlight some key points regarding the budget and fundraising efforts. 

Starting the Year: 

We began the year with a balance of $64,561.34. Our initial plan was to spend $27,234.00 and raise $13,075.00. 

End of Year Financials: 

By the end of the year, we spent a total of $23,078.80 and raised $9,243.52, which left us with a surplus of $6,668.52. 

Highlights and Adjustments: 
– Fundraising we brought in $3,831.48 less than planned.  

– $2,000 less from business sponsers 

-$820 less from annual gift campaign 

-Spiritwear $1,588.90 overbudget **we had to purchase new stock** 

-Restaurant nights we hoped for $900 ended up bringing in $1,675.21 (extra $775.21) 

-Box Tops hoped for $500 brought in $501.80 

-Parents night planned on 2 nights bringing in $2,000 ended up only doing one night brought in $1,212,42. 

We voted in extras: 

-Math Olympics  additional $180.00 

-Theater Program is going to be it’s own budget line (approx. $700.00) 

-Lego League $1,000 

– Teacher Grants and Classroom sanitary grants will be combine budget line item 

Valentine Flowers allocated additional $400.00. Spent extra $34.98 due to inflation last year 

***Lemoi Scholarship- we need to figure out a plan for this going forward as the $$ is going to be running out soon. 

Looking ahead: Overall, we successfully came in under budget for the year. Next year, we plan to continue similar events and activities. We plan on doing a major fundraiser – The Booster -Thon with a goal of bringing in $20,000. 

Thank you for your continued support and participation in making this year a financial success. We look forward to another great year ahead!