JCS School Support Organizations

School Support Organizations (SSO) are a valued resource and are much appreciated supporters of our JCS students and schools. Volunteers with our School Support Organizations work together with our schools and are required to follow certain guidelines and policies as defined in the Tennessee Code Annotated 49-2-603 (School Support Organization Financial Accountability Act - S.S.O.F.A.A.) and Johnson City Board of Education Board Policy 2.404, titled: School Support Organizations.

School Support Organizations must be approved by the Johnson City Board of Education. Each SSO must provide documentation annually that shows their financial activities, the volunteers in charge of the SSO, that the SSO is a registered non-profit in good standing and, if applicable, has been federally recognized and retains active status as a 501(c)(3) organization.

It is recommended that the SSO contact a CPA or attorney for guidance in organization formation and required annual State and Federal filings. At a minimum, the SSO should contact the State of Tennessee and the IRS for guidance on what annual paperwork is required.

All annual SSO paperwork is due after the fiscal year end of June 30th and no later than August 1st each year.   Please send all paperwork to:

Johnson City Schools Finance Dept.
Attn: Amanda Bentley
100 E. Maple Street, Johnson City, TN 37601