Parent Support Groups

Some of the strongest school support comes from parents or organizations having strong interest in specific student groups or school activities. These organizations are encouraged to support their activities whenever possible under the law and guidelines of the District. Parent support organization groups contribute to the success of Sunnyside Unified School District and can also provide the opportunity for parents and other community members to engage in fundraising activities for their local school.

With clear guidelines in place, a parent support organization can avoid conflicts and violations of law, provide direction to parents and staff, and ensure the District policy is being followed. Parent support organizations are legally separate from the District and must independently follow specific Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidelines.

To establish a parent teacher organization, the parent volunteers shall seek approval from the District administration. In order to be a District recognized parent support group organization (Foundation, PTO or Booster), the organization will need to file an annual application with the District by September 15 of each year.

The manual linked below is designed to answer questions, be a guide and resource for parent support organizations andmake available training to staff on the District’s requirements for parent support organizations raising funds in the community for District schools.