We know some grants are more expensive than others, and it is not always feasible for teachers to fund a program up front. If you have any questions about your process, please contact our treasurer, Julia Prentice; her contact information is on the Grants Reimbursement Form. Here are options for the reimbursement process:
Our treasurer reimburses grantees directly with small Amazon/quick turnaround orders since the DEF does not have a credit card.
Grantee requests invoice for the program or materials right after it is booked or ordered; our treasurer often can pay the company directly once they place the order.
Grantee asks PTO to pay first and then our treasurer reimburses the PTO.
The last option is least desirable, but in some cases the school district pays. Then the DEF writes a check to Dedham Public Schools.