Westerville Parent Council Releases 2014-2015 Volunteer Support Report


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Westerville Parent Council (WPC) has released its report regarding volunteer efforts put forth during the 2014-2015 school year for the betterment of the Westerville City School District.  This is a compilation of volunteer hours, donations and scholarships gathered from Westerville Parent Council members (PTAs, PTSAs, PTOs, Booster groups and Community groups), in support of students and families in the Westerville City School District .  Thirty-three groups responded.  Key findings follow.

  • For the 2014­2015 school year, volunteers in WPC’s member groups provided 94,767 hours of donated time and talent in such areas as band, theater and athletic support, literacy initiatives, student leadership development, tutoring, mentoring and countless clubs and experiences for students beyond the classroom.
  • Monetary support provided by member groups collectively totaled $1,094,584.32. This support comes in the form of programs, projects and activities that enhance the educational and extracurricular well­being of students. Money is raised through a multitude of fund-raising initiatives, contributing to the thousands of hours of donated time.
  • WPC’s member groups also supported graduating seniors from all three high schools with scholarships worth $41,300.00.
  • Of significant note, monetary contributions have now topped $1 million dollars and continue to increase each year.  The impact of volunteer support groups in our district is greater than ever before. WPC encourages all families and community members to connect with a group of their choice and support Westerville students with their time, talent and financial gifts.

Westerville Parent Council

Volunteer Support Report 2014-2015

  Volunteer Hours Total Donations Scholarships
       
Elementary School       
PTAs & PTOs Total 42,399 $261,439.89 $11,000
       
Middle School       
PTSAs & PTOs total 6,359 $38,859.58 $5,000
       
High School Boosters      
Total 42,731 $787,984.85 $22,300
       
Community-wide      
Members total 1,858 $4,359.00 $0
       
Westerville Parent Council 1,420 $1,941.00 $3,000
       
       
DISTRICT TOTAL 94,767 $1,094,584.32 $41,300

Westerville Parent Council (WPC) is a non­profit, 501(c)(3) organization representing 34 member groups, which include PTAs, PTOs, Booster and Community groups, serving the Westerville City School District. WPC provides assistance to these organizations to ensure families are engaged and connected in Westerville schools.

For additional information or questions, please email: westervilleparentcouncil@gmail.com