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Why Do PV Schools Need Donations?
The Portola Valley Schools Foundation is a non-profit organization that raises funds for the Portola Valley School District. The dollars we raise contribute toward additional teachers, specialists, counselors, programs and tools that make our schools extraordinary places for learning.
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Here’s how your donations add up.
Our total annual donations account for about 5% of PVSD’s General Fund
Year after year, at least 80% of District families contribute to our Annual Campaign
Our annual ~$1,000,000 contribution keeps class sizes small and funds arts, music, teacher education, and counseling services.
The Portola Valley Schools Foundation is one of threeindependent organizations that support our schools.
PORTOLA VALLEYSCHOOLS FOUNDATION
The mission of the Portola Valley Schools Foundation is to raise additional funds to benefit Portola Valley’s two schools. Through generous donations, we fund programs such as STEM and the Arts, and encourage innovation in learning.
PORTOLA VALLEYSCHOOL BOARD
The Portola Valley Board of Trustees is a publicly-elected volunteer group that sets the direction for the District, approves and oversees the budget and staffing, sets policies that guide operations and instruction, and works with the superintendent to make decisions that will best serve students in the community.
PORTOLA VALLEY PTO
The Portola Valley Parent Teacher Organization promotes and supports the education and welfare of our students by strengthening the relationship between home and school through a variety of programs, services and social events.
PORTOLA VALLEY SCHOOLS
Employees of the District include teachers, staff and administrators, principals of both schools and the Superintendent.