2026-09-23T23:49:17-07:00 2026-06-30 990EZ 2025-07-01 852433502 BES PTO INC BESP 5022223712 4307 Brown Blvd La Grange KY 40031 Erin Hamilton Executive Board 7703161061 2026-09-23 2025 X X www.bucknerpto.org X X 78295 X 66512 1765 0 3706 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6312 1414 4898 0 76881 117784 0 0 6070 3967 955 1373 130149 -53268 142035 683 89450 142035 89450 0 0 0 0 142035 89450 0 0 142035 89450 Our purpose is to encourage parents and local community to donate time and finances to assist with activities, functions, and services at Buckner Elementary School; provide financial assistance where needs are identified within the school; foster positive community; and support the mission and vision of the school and district. The largest amount of our funding was spent replacing the existing cafeteria tables. The existing cafeteria tables were original to the school which opened in 1997 and no longer safe for students. The 19 new cafeteria tables are used by students during lunchtime as well as for family use during school-wide events. 61073 61073 The next largest amount of our funding was spent on educational materials and program support for the over 600 students at Buckner Elementary School. Some examples include the purchase of phonics curriculum, grade level special projects, and much is spent directly on classroom supplies. The entire 5th grade was sent to Jr Achievement Biz Town. Additional funds were spent for Red Ribbon Week, General Assemblies, and miscellaneous program support. 30541 30541 The next largest amount was spent in direct provision of social type events at Buckner Elementary School for the purposes of community building, enrichment, and cultivation of a positive learning environment, benefiting the over 600 students, nearly 100 staff, and all associated family members. This included a school themed t-shirts for all students and staff, Back to School Event, the annual Fall Dance/Social ("Buckner Bash"), a schoolwide Skating Party, a Donuts with Santa event for all students, staff and family. And finally we funded the school's annual talent show. 9964 14434 The next largest amount was spent toward recognition, celebration, and/or appreciation of key groups at Buckner Elementary School. This included Staff Appreciation events to recognize the efforts of over 100 staff members. This also included 5th Grade recognition activities, celebrating the students finishing BES and moving on to middle school. We also provided incentives to all students who completed the public library's summer reading program as well as awards to recognize key students in school-wide "huddles." 7977 9610 The next largest amount was spent on other community building efforts within the school and a bit of outreach to the greater community. $1000 was distributed to the Oldham County Community Scholarship program, benefiting 2 recipients that were past Buckner Elementary School students. Funds also went towards a Veteran's Day celebration, which recognized students' family members that have served or are currently serving in the military. 1240 1265 Other funds were spent in other fundraising efforts and miscellaneous programs. 6989 13227 130150 Laura Parrish President 5 0 Andrea Embry Treasurer 5 0 Shannon Pack Vice President of Administration / Secretary 2 0 Ashley Hamilton Vice President of Fundraising 3 0 Shauna Hack Vice President of Enrichment & Programs 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 KY Andrea Embry 4307 Brown Blvd La Grange KY 40031 8593387833 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 66908 75861 24295 115154 66512 348730 2415 22660 15847 13574 11785 66281 18606 7238 25844 0 0 0 0 0 0 87929 105759 40142 128728 78297 440855 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 440855 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 87929 105759 40142 128728 78297 440855 1 1 0 0 X Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 kentucky dba fee, ky sec of state annual report fee, insurance Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20 recipient did not cash check; window of liability expired