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Hi all,

In a former life I was a classroom teacher, and as a classroom teacher I would often spend my own money to purchase classroom decorations and supplies. In fact there is a tax credit for teachers who do this. I am wondering if there is any expectation, or any instances, where museum educators pay out of their own pocket for supplies. I haven't heard of any such instances, but would love to hear either way.

Hi Anthony! 

At my museum, if I buy anything out of pocket, the Museum pays me back either in petty cash (<$100) or by a formal check request ($100+). Hope this helps!

Hi all,

In a former life I was a classroom teacher, and as a classroom teacher I would often spend my own money to purchase classroom decorations and supplies. In fact there is a tax credit for teachers who do this. I am wondering if there is any expectation, or any instances, where museum educators pay out of their own pocket for supplies. I haven't heard of any such instances, but would love to hear either way.

Same at our organization. If we pay out of pocket, we are reimbursed for those costs. It is never expected that any staff member in our Learning Group should have to pay for any programmatic needs with their own personal funds.

Renee

Hi Anthony! 

At my museum, if I buy anything out of pocket, the Museum pays me back either in petty cash (<$100) or by a formal check request ($100+). Hope this helps!

Hi all,

In a former life I was a classroom teacher, and as a classroom teacher I would often spend my own money to purchase classroom decorations and supplies. In fact there is a tax credit for teachers who do this. I am wondering if there is any expectation, or any instances, where museum educators pay out of their own pocket for supplies. I haven't heard of any such instances, but would love to hear either way.

Hi all,

In a former life I was a classroom teacher, and as a classroom teacher I would often spend my own money to purchase classroom decorations and supplies. In fact there is a tax credit for teachers who do this. I am wondering if there is any expectation, or any instances, where museum educators pay out of their own pocket for supplies. I haven't heard of any such instances, but would love to hear either way.