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PTG leaders say facility and custodial fees cut into school fundraising; board asks staff for options
Summary
PTG leaders told the board that custodial and facility fees eaten into fundraisers, and trustees asked district staff to produce cost breakdowns and policy options.
Parent-teacher group (PTG) leaders told trustees that facility-use fees and custodial charges reduce funds raised for classroom supplies and essential equipment. "Charging parent teacher groups for facility use feels counterproductive," said Alex De Leon, PTG president at Robert Semple, after describing a recent harvest-festival fundraiser and a $2,350 laminator purchase that was reduced by $450 in facility-use fees. Brianne Marshall, speaking for Joe Henderson PTG, said an $800 custodial fee for a Saturday event was charged to the group's account and reduced funds intended for students.
Superintendent Matthew Calabresi said the district's…
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