About the PTO

The Runkle P.T.O. is the parent-teacher organization that oversees and coordinates academic support activities and community building events at the school. 

The P.T.O. is the primary source of fundraising for Runkle.  Each fall, the PTO Annual Fund appeal goes out to parents; it is the only fundraiser the PTO has.   Last year, the PTO raised $61,000 through the Annual Fund.  Funds are allocated to various programs and approved at a public budget meeting each June for use the following school year.   The P.T.O. funds or supports a variety of activities and services essential to the school including teacher stipends for each classroom, field trip buses, homework help, library materials and various community events.  It also sponsors a regular Parent Coffees in the cafeteria – an opportunity for informal conversations with other parents and the staff.  

All parents are considered members of the P.T.O. (no dues required) and are invited to attend its meetings.  The P.T.O. board consists of parents who are elected at the end of each year to serve the following year.  The board meets every alternate Tuesday morning to plan activities and discuss any outstanding issues.   Parents are encouraged to contact any of the board members with questions, concerns or suggestions.