Financial Transparency
2026–2027 Master Budget
Every dollar the Erie Elementary PTCO raises goes right back to our students, teachers, and staff. Here is a complete look at how we plan to fund an amazing school year.
$14,168
Starting Balance
$67,650
Projected Fundraising Income
$81,818
Total Planned Expenses
$7,500
Reserved for Next Year
A balanced budget: $81,818 in total funds (starting balance + projected income) fully allocated across the school year.
Income
- Jog-a-Thon$45,000
- Sponsorships$10,000
- King Soopers$5,500
- Misc. (deposits & sales)$5,000
- Restaurant Nights$1,500
- Spirit Wear$500
- Bank Interest$100
- American Furniture Warehouse$50
Subtotal$67,650
Plus a starting balance of $14,168carried over from the 2025–2026 school year.
Where the Money Goes
Program Expenses$69,893 · 85%
Operating Expenses$6,675 · 8%
Fundraising Expenses$5,250 · 6%
Program Expenses
- Field Trips (includes buses)$22,000
- School Enhancements$8,593
- Reserve for Following Year$7,500
- Teacher Clear the Lists$6,750
- Staff Appreciation$5,000
- Conference Meals$3,500
- Teacher's Lounge Stocking$2,000
- School Assemblies$2,000
- Teacher Late Start Meals$1,750
- Fall Fest$1,500
- Snowball$1,500
- Skating with Sweethearts$1,500
- Printing Costs$1,500
- Clubs (Robotics, Kindness, Choir, Band, Play)$1,250
- Discretionary Funds$1,000
- Misc. Events$500
- Supply Drop-off / Back to School$500
- CEC Project$500
- Teacher Back to School Brunch$350
- Hope & Gratitude Event$350
- End of the Year Celebration$300
- Teacher Holiday Wrapping$50
Subtotal$69,893
Operating Expenses
- Office Expenditures (QB Online / IT)$2,000
- Directory$850
- Taxes & Licenses$800
- Website$750
- Member T-Shirts$500
- Teachers Water / Beverages$500
- PTCO Supplies$500
- Event Insurance$425
- PO Box$200
- PTCO Meetings (child care & food)$150
Subtotal$6,675
Fundraising Expenses
- Jog-A-Thon (event fee, shirts, setup, snacks)$5,000
- Spirit Wear$100
Subtotal$5,250
Your support makes this budget possible
Every sponsorship, Jog-a-Thon pledge, and restaurant night directly funds field trips, classroom needs, and the events that make Erie Elementary special.