Why does a charter public school need to do a fundraiser? -

The simplest answer is this: Charter public schools, such as Hill View Montessori, receive less per-pupil public education funding than traditional public school districts do.

Funding for charter public schools follows a complicated formula because, although charter public schools are considered their own school districts for operational purposes (with their own school boards and superintendents), charter public schools are unable to access their local property tax base. The Massachusetts state legislature tried to ensure that charter public schools receive funding roughly equal to that enjoyed by their local school district counterparts, so they devised a special charter school funding formula.

Unfortunately, that formula still results in charter public schools -- like Hill View Montessori Charter Public School -- receiving less per-pupil public education funding than their local school district counterparts, even though charter public schools are required to do all of the same things that a traditional public school does.

This is where the HVM Foundation comes in. The HVM Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the financial well-being of Hill View Montessori Charter Public School. Your donation to the HVM Foundation allows us to support the school by making improvements the the physical space and offering funds to the school. In the past, the school has used these funds to purchase specialized Montessori classroom materials and specialized Montessori teacher training and certification for faculty and staff. We are a volunteer-run organization, so 100% of your donation will benefit Montessori education in Haverhill.

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