ABOUT THE PTA

The Sharon PTA was chartered by the North Carolina PTA (NCPTA) in 1995. Along with the NCPTA and National PTA, our mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. We also share the same values of Collaboration, Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Inclusivity, and Integrity.

The Sharon PTA has approximately 150 members. Parents, teachers, and anyone else concerned about the well-being of our children are encouraged to join the Sharon PTA (annual dues of $7 per person/$14 per family), volunteer their time on one of our many committees, and attend our quarterly PTA meetings. Active parent and teacher involvement is one of the many reasons why Sharon is such a strong school.

Thanks to our fundraisers, committees, and countless volunteer hours, the Sharon PTA is able to promote quality education by:

• Providing curriculum support and the latest technology for our teachers and students
• Offering a variety of student enrichment programs
• Encouraging parent and community involvement within our school, and much more

To continue our great success, we ask you to help the Sharon PTA provide “every child, one voice.”

SHARON PTA FINANCIAL GUIDELINES

As part of our affiliation with the NCPTA, the Sharon PTA is required to adhere to certain financial guidelines to ensure the integrity of the PTA’s financial records. Some of these guidelines include:

• Three authorized signers: Treasurer, President, and VP Finance
• Two signatures on every check
• Never sign checks to yourself or “Cash.” If one of the authorized signers requests reimbursement, that individual cannot sign the check.
• Two people count cash before deposits
• Reimbursements: Require an approval form with receipts
• Monthly reports: Bank Reconciliation and Financial Report reviewed monthly to confirm validity of transactions and budget tracking.
• Audit committee: Annual review of a sample of transactions to confirm adherence to the financial guidelines. This audit is performed by individuals who are not authorized bank signers.
• Keep PTA funds separate from school or personal accounts.

Maintaining secure and transparent financial records is a top priority for the Sharon PTA. If you have any questions about how finances are managed, feel free to reach out to the President () or Treasurer ().