FOH Budget + Process
The Friends of Hawthorne (FOH) Budget for the school year 2024-2025 was approved by a unanimous vote at the PTA’s May 2024 board meeting. Click here to view
The largest change was the addition of grant to the school to provide a math instructional position at the school. Beyond that position the PTA budget is focused on longstanding FOH priorities including in school events, After School Enrichment (ASS), support for student programs and field trips, as well family support.
PTA expenses for in school activities are approved by Principal Flavors before the expense occurs to ensure that the help the PTA is providing to the school fits within the school’s priorities.
The budget was revised on in September 2024 to ensure there are enough funds for the ASE program, and to recognize higher revenue from Southeast Seattle Schools Fundraising Alliance (SESSFA) than was originally assumed.
Treasurer reports:
Next school year budget process
Every spring, the Budget Committee assembles a proposed budget for the following school year. The Committee provides a Budget Request Form (or download and print one here) to school staff, parents, and partners who have been funded by FOH in the past.
If you are the leader of a program or activity that was or will be funded by FOH, please complete the above form or email a copy to treasurer@friendsofhawthorne.org or deliver a printed copy to the FOH mailbox.
The budget committee will assemble the requests, estimate our available funds for next year, and bring this information to the April FOH Board Meeting for discussion. We anticipate leaving this meeting with clarification questions for applicants and affected stakeholders.
FOH is scheduled to formally vote on the budget at our General Meeting in May.