We Face Challenges, Too

With most of the activities for this year behind us, the Parents’ Association is beginning preparations for the 2005-06 school year.

As half of Milton students are boarding students, we will continue to think creatively about ways to help parents from further away feel more connected to the Milton community. To keep our organization strong and vibrant, we need to create meaningful opportunities for interested parents to contribute to Parents’ Association events -- from nearby neighborhoods as well as distant continents.

In addition, the Executive Board is working to maximize our resources when planning next year’s events. We receive no subsidy from Milton Academy, relying on just two sources of income: dues, which are paid voluntarily by parents, and the proceeds from our annual Summer Opportunities Fair. Each year, the costs of guest speakers, parent dinners, mailings, and the many events we sponsor are barely covered by, and occasionally exceed, our income. Since there is no “rainy day fund” from which to draw money, it’s important that we evaluate the variety of events we sponsor and their value to the larger Milton community each year.

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