Each year, the Driscoll PTO sets aside $9000 in our annual budget for Teacher Grants, which fund classroom supplies/equipment that support students and the learning experience.
If you are an educator and have a special project that would enhance the educational experience at Driscoll, we encourage you to apply for a grant.
Examples of recent successful grants include:
Diverse books for the classroom library (1st Grade teachers)
Table and stools to create an additional project/group work space (5th grade teacher)
Guided Reading Library (Learning Center teachers)
Books for upcoming author visit (Driscoll librarian)
*Please consider the Brookline Education Foundation to fund professional development opportunities.
Please note: We have moved away from the “Golden Ticket” items but see FAQ for other options outside the teacher grant cycle.
Application and Deadlines
The deadline for Spring grant applications will be Sunday, March 22nd at 9pm.
To apply, please fill out this form.
We want to help as many of our educators as possible, so we ask that the amount requested not exceed $1,000 per teacher, unless exceptional circumstances exist.
Annual Classroom Supply Allowance
Every returning teacher gets an allowance of $150 to be spent on classroom supplies each year. This is a “use it or lose it” policy. Every teacher who is new to Driscoll gets an allowance of $250 to be spent on classroom supplies in their first year. Again, this is a “use it or lose it” policy. To submit your annual allowance request, please email receipts to driscollptotreasurer@gmail.com with the subject line “Annual Classroom Supply Allowance”.
FAQs for Educators
What if I have a request that falls in-between grant periods?
While the PTO prefers to review grant requests during the Fall and Winter/Spring grant applications, we understand that needs may arise at different points in the year. Please email driscollptotreasurer@gmail.com and CC: driscollpto@gmail.com explaining your request and its time sensitivity, and we will take it under consideration. Golden Ticket items are no longer an option.
How does reimbursement work?
After purchasing the items, please complete a reimbursement form. BELOW:
1) Fill out this simple Google form, where you can directly upload pictures/scans/PDFs of the receipts. **Preferred method
Other options for the remainder of this year:
Download this form, fill it out, and scan and send it (along with receipts) to driscollptotreasurer@gmail.com with "Teacher Grant Reimbursement Request" in the subject line.
3) Print out the attached form, complete it, and return it (along with receipts) to the PTO Mailbox in the main office.
We will be streamlining this process for the next school year to option one only.
Requests for reimbursement should be submitted within 30 days of incurring the expense, and must be submitted no later than the end of the school year to be eligible for reimbursement. Please consider submitting forms by 6/1 to help expedite the process.
For questions about Teacher Grants, please contact Driscoll PTO @ Driscollpto@gmail.com