The McKinley School Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (EIN: 03-0564240), is governed by a Board of Directors. The Foundation was established to provide financial support to enhance and enrich the educational opportunities of McKinley Elementary students. Our mission is to provide enrichment to every McKinley student by providing financial support for most of the school-wide Wheel programs (such as Art, Garden, Ceramics, Dance, and Spanish for the 2024-25 school year), transportation and admission costs for field trips for all applicable grade levels, funding for the widely acclaimed McKinley Musical Theater program, scholarships for after-school extracurricular activities and annual 5th-grade overnight camp, academic and creative learning tools for teachers and staff, school-wide safety equipment, Special Education tools, lots of free school community-building events, and more. 

The McKinley School Foundation supports and manages the funds raised by the McKinley PTC. The McKinley PTC plans and organizes the events and activities at McKinley.  Click here to learn more about the PTC.

The Board of Directors has the authority to execute any policies it determines to be in the best interest of the organization within the parameters of the organization’s policies and procedures, bylaws, or federal, state, and local law. The Board of Directors reviews and approves budget items and reviews operations and activities regularly.

The Foundation is responsible for overseeing monies from fundraisers, managing cash donations, setting annual fundraising targets, and creating short and long-term spending goals to advance the primary objective of supporting the Foundation’s mission at McKinley Elementary.

For the 2023-2024 school year, the Board of Directors of the McKinley School Foundation are:

  • President – both Foundation & PTC: Brijet Myers
  • Vice-President: Katy Strand
  • Treasurer: Yessica Marichich
  • Secretary & Staff Representative: Korby Trocha, 1st grade teacher
  • Voting Member: Kristin Pavon
  • Voting Member: Graham Strickler
  • Voting Member: Jonathan Chan
  • Voting Member: Carla Grossini-Concha
  • Voting Member: Arwa Zakir Kakavand
  • Voting Member: Krijn Van Der Raadt 
  • Staff Representative: Ashley Knox-Berg, 5th grade teacher
  • Non-Voting Member: Principal Jonathan Morello
  • Non-Voting Member: Associate Principal Dr. Alison Williams

The Foundation Meets monthly during the school year except December, typically on the first Wednesday at 6:00 pm at McKinley. Be sure to check the PTC Calendar for the exact dates and times of the monthly meetings. 

McKinley School Foundation Agendas & Minutes
Questions, please email mckinleyptcfoundation@gmail.com

Procedure for Filling Board Positions:

The Board of Directors includes a minimum of three (3) up to a maximum of fifteen (15) voting members.  Members serve a two (2) year term with a max of two terms for a total of four (4) years. Familiarity with the programs at McKinley is helpful as well as an existing relationship with the McKinley Community but no specific experience is required.

Every spring the number of positions opening for the next term is posted and interested persons may apply. A vote by ballot is held if more than one person applies for the same officer role and/or if more applicants are received than positions are available

Nominations are also considered. Individuals who are nominated will be asked to confirm they are interested in serving and they will be added to the vote by ballot.

Ballots are sent via communication channels to the entire McKinley school community and all current community members get a vote. The Board may, at its discretion, appoint voting members or officers. 

Please use one of the forms below to apply or to nominate an individual for consideration.

Board Member Application 

Board Member Nomination

Foundation Roles:

PRESIDENT

  • Create budgets and oversee all financials
  • Make spending decisions within the parameters of the approved budget
  • Enter into contractual agreements, and sign checks
  • Facilitate Foundation meetings
  • Oversee and support PTC committees, events, fundraisers, and other parent-led activities
  • Maintain regular communications with the principal, school administration, parents, teachers, and community
  • Ensure administration matters are handled and up to date (i.e. insurance, banking, taxes)
  • Communicate stakeholder matters to Board members
  • Duties of Voting Member

VICE PRESIDENT

  • Assumes the duties of the President in the event of their absence
  • Assists and supports President
  • Duties of Voting Member

TREASURER

  • Process income and expenses (i.e deposits and payments)
  • Manage bank account
  • Reconcile QuickBooks software and provide updated profit and loss statements to foundation members before the next scheduled Foundation meeting
  • Work directly with an accountant to file tax returns and respond to any agency request
  • File California statement of information as required
  • Maintain and archive all financial documentation
  • Duties of Voting Member

SECRETARY

  • Take, file, and post all meeting minutes
  • Check and distribute mail weekly
  • Keep a record of all voting matters
  • Handle correspondence including confirmation of donations
  • Keep track of assets (i.e audiovisual equipment, grills, tents)
  • Manage bank account administration (i.e. removing and adding account users)
  • Duties of Voting Member

VOTING MEMBER

  • Represent the general interest of McKinley stakeholders (parents, students, staff, and school campus)
  • Attend all member meetings and vote on matters presented to the Board
  • Communicate and contribute to discussion of matters presented to the Board
  • Research information for matters presented to the board as requested
  • Serve as liaisons for fundraising, communications, and community outreach activities
  • Perform duties as designated by the President

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

  • Onboard new President
  • Assist and advise the new President as requested

 

BYLAWS:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g6NkIsRkLEWd-YFo5vdNDpJ0hste1fwhUCXw9f3XOkg/edit?usp=sharing

POLICIES & PROCEDURES:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1COn9_v1EUuBT9NweqpPSGPPVwOrMpYiXUyQHsb6VcoM/edit?usp=sharing

 

updated 3/14/2024