Finances

=Finances=

Copying

 * Have students bring 2 reams of copy paper with their supplies
 * Print as much as possible on second side (put box for reprint)
 * Label all printers with costs per page
 * Put up reminder to reduce copying
 * Do agendas electronically and display on board

Other

 * Make sure to turn off computers when not in use especially Fridays. There is some debate on if this wears out computer quicker)
 * Make sure all lights, etc. turned off at night.
 * Cut back on PE from 45 min to 30 minutes per day (not sure that this would be good from our philosophy and is a big part of teacher's planning time. But what about to fund other things?
 * Ask for discounts to buy in bulk.
 * Charge a materials fee for take home books.
 * Drop organization match for benefits to $250 -- more in line with other schools.
 * Use Google Office instead of Microsoft Office or don't upgrade (as often)
 * Look at 4 day week
 * Paint party for outside painting
 * Drop transportation (but would this lose more students than it saves)?
 * Reduce hours for some staff members
 * Increase lunch price to cover a lunch lady
 * Vendors - Used League preferred and shop around (Soft Choice is computer software, CDW-G should automatically give 3 yr warrantee because of contract)
 * Ask vendors can you do a little better
 * Electronic Wednesday folders
 * Send report cards electronically
 * Before buy something, go to the company's Web site for coupons or check out a site like [|www.couponcabin.com]

Revenue Ideas

 * Become an alternative for teachers to get their licenses.
 * Have intern help with fundraising.
 * Lay out long-term plans and needs and ask for help from state and federal representatives.

Scholarships for teachers

 * [|PACE] (up to $500) for professional development or classroom resources (deadlines Oct 1, Mar 1). Email 7/18/2009 - Yes, early childhood teachers can apply.
 * [|Amgen Award for Science teaching] - $5,000 for teacher and $5,000 for school (deadline Feb 2)
 * [|Lucile Cornetet Award for Professional Development] due Feb 1, May 1, Sep 1
 * [|Birnadine Mack Foundation] - $1,000 for professional development, first year was 2009 (Web site doesn't have 2010 app as of 7/16/2009 don't know if continuing).