Submitted by: Trena Burns Walker
We are excited to announce the implementation of QuickBooks as our new bookkeeping system. This upgrade allows us to consolidate all our accounts in one place, facilitating better management of donations and expenses with easily accessible reports. Additionally, we have invested in a dedicated Zoom account to improve our communication and meeting efficiency since January 2024.
2024 Budget Overview:
- Memorial Forest: $35,000
- Scholarship: $30,000
- Athletics: $10,000
- General Fund (includes Activities, CHS School Needs, and Operating Costs): $37,500
- Total Planned Expenses: $112,500
Note: Actual expenses may vary based on the donations and grants received, as well as specific requests from the school.
Significant Contributions:
- We gratefully acknowledge generous donations from alumni of the Class of 1954: John and Mary Lou (Zarkades) Barton contributed $20,000, and M L Shukis donated $22,000, specifically earmarked for the CHSAA Memorial Forest Project #1.
- Additionally, a thoughtful donation of $25,000 in memory of Margaret Imus has been allocated to our scholarship fund, addressing urgent needs for student support.
Allocations This Year:
- CHS InvestED: $2,000 to assist with varied student needs.
- Baseball (Cleveland STEM High School Booster Club): $5,000 used for new uniforms, a home run fence, indoor batting cage rentals, and helmets.
- Soccer (Cleveland STEM High School Booster Club): $1,500 for new warm-ups, equipment, and socks, with the new coach, CHS alumnus Coach Rubia Mugola, leading the team.
- Eagle Legends Hall of Fame Board: $964.69 to enhance this vital school heritage project.
Support Our Future Eagles:
Your contributions make a tangible difference! Please consider making an online donation through our secure platform at clevelandalumsea.org/donate. We also welcome donations via check. Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to Cleveland High School.
