McKinley Foundation

About the McKinley Foundation

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 in order to enhance and enrich the educational opportunities of McKinley Elementary students.

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 articles of incorporation, bylaws, or federal, state, and local law. The Board of Directors reviews and approves the annual budget 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 International Baccalaureate program at McKinley Elementary.

What is the Difference Between the Foundation and the PTC?

The McKinley School Foundation supports and manages the funds raised by the McKinley PTC. The McKinley PTC plans and organizes the events and activities that transpire at McKinley.

Board of Directors

President: 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

2023-2024 Foundation Meetings

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Foundation Roles

President

Create a budget and oversee all financials
Make spending decisions within the parameters of the approved budget
Enter into contractual agreements, and sign checks
Facilitate Foundation & PTC meetings
Oversee and support PTC committees, events, fundraisers, and other parent/guardian-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)
Coordinate the calendar of activities for the school year with the school administration
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 prior to the next scheduled Foundation meeting
Work directly with an accountant to file tax return 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 meeting minutes
Check and distribute mail on weekly basis
Keep 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 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 new President as requested