This purpose of this organization is to support the Plano Senior High School bands and the special function groups (such as
Colorguard and Drumline) and to support and assist the band directors and staff as well as the Plano Independent School District
in the carrying out of their band-related duties. The Plano Band Boosters also exist for the purpose of the promotion and encouragement
of band music in the public schools and surrounding communities.
Plano Band Booster membership shall consist of parents of band members and other persons interested in the promotion of band music.
Members are required to pay annual dues and are expected to maintain a high ethical standard for the organization.
The Plano Band Boosters will have their first student/parent meeting in the beginning of August (please see band newsletter) in the PSHS Auditorium starting at 7:30pm which
coincides with the start of marching band summer rehearsals for the following school year. At least one parent and their student
associated with the Plano Band Program needs to be in attendance. The meeting agenda will include detailed presentation and explanation
of the Plano Band Handbook and its required forms-to-be-signed.
The meeting will begin promptly as 7:30pm with the Band Director opening the meeting with discusson of this fall's events, preparation and details
for band camp, information about our new uniforms, information on fees, expenses, dues, etc., and other very useful information important
to the rich dynamical found within the Plano Band. Please make every effort to be in attendance.
The Plano Band Boosters provide fundraising opportunities to help membership meet the needed Plano Band family contribution.
The amount differs slightly, year to year, depending on the band trip destination. As a non-profit organization, the Plano Band
utilizes its full complement of monies to help provide an enriching experience for your band student. Whether it is sustenance or
musical equipment, literature or special instruction, all facets of our fundraising goes towards our students and the perpetuation
of the opportunities available to them.
Currently, the Plano Band Boosters have four fundraising opportunities scheduled this year. They are: Scrip, Cookie Dough, Magazine
Sales, and Pizza Sale. We encourage our membership to take full advantage of these to help pay for their involvement in the Plano Band.
The Plano Band Boosters meet once a month to discuss and plan events pertinent to the Plano Band. The booster meeting schedule will be
given at the Parent Orientation Meeting in August.
In 2005, the Plano ISD Fine Arts Office implemented the use of the CHARMS Office Management System, a web-based data management system
designed for music programs to track inventory, fundraising activities, uniform and instrument check-out, contest entries and more, into
its music programs.
The Plano Band utilizes CHARMS as one of its key methods of information retreival and dispursement.
It is highly recommended that membership keep their contact information on their CHARMS profile current and accurate.
ALL PLANO BAND MEMBERS: Parents are encouraged to check CHARMS periodically for financial awareness of fundraising and
out-of-pocket family contributions as well as band trip funds.
How to access parent information on CHARMS
1. Click on the "Parents" button in the upper left-hand corner
2. Login to your child's program account using the following login: pshsband
3. This will bring up the main parent page. This will allow you to look at your child's program calendar, event list, handouts and SmartMusic files.
4. Clicking on an event on the calendar brings up the details for that event, such as times, attendance requirements and equipment/uniform necessities.
Clicking on "event list" puts all of the calendar information in a list form for easy printing.
5. When you enter your child's ID NUMBER, another more detailed screen appears with even more options to view your student's uniform assignments, music assignments,
financial records, forms and inventory. Enter your child's ID FIRST - then you may create your own, unique password by clicking on the "keys."
6. Two areas in which you can help the director maintain his/her records:
7. Student information form - if the director has allowed it, you may help make changes to your child's student information page (such as updating phone numbers and email addresses if they change)
to help the teacher communicate with you more effectively.
8. Credit card payments for fees, trips and deposits to your student's account. If the director has created a PayPal account for the booster club or school activity account, you may pay for
your child's fees or trips easily with a credit card.
9. Most importantly, the parent page assists both you and the teacher to communicate with each other.
