Miramonte and EFO working together
The three Miramonte parent organizations on campus and Education Foundation of Orinda (EFO) all work together to support the various events and activities at Miramonte that otherwise would not be possible through public funding sources. See detailed Funding Chart.
Together,the Miramonte Parents' Club and EFO provide essential funding for annual education costs at Miramonte. On a combined basis, the two organizations provide approximately 7% of the annual academic funding per student.
Miramonte Parents' Club raises money solely for use at Miramonte. For the 2010-2011 school year the Parents’ Club will provide approximately $300,000 or $300 per student towards academic support. The Parents’ Club supplies much needed materials and instructional supplies for classrooms and laboratories. It provides significant funding for student programs and activities as well as lab equipment and classroom technology.
EFO raises money for all schools in Orinda including Miramonte, Orinda Intermediate School, and the four elementary schools. EFO asks for a contribution on a per student basis and allocates funds to each school based on student population, striving to provide the same school experience for each student. For the 2010-2011 school year, EFO will provide $582,000, or about $440 per student, to Miramonte. This will cover salaries and benefits to maintain class size reduction and additional counselors and assistants. EFO also provides funding for enrichment programs and visual and performing arts support.
It's so important that all parents support the fundraising campaigns of both Miramonte Parents’ Club and EFO. Every Miramonte teacher and student will benefit!
Boosters is the sole organization that raises funds for after school sports. These funds cover costs for the athletic trainer, weight room supervisor and equipment and supplies for all sports teams.
VPA provides funding for program support of visual and performing arts programs and the VPA senior awards.
