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Del Mar Schools Educational Foundation reports fundraising shortfall; PTA leaders ask district about Prop 28 and arts spaces

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The Del Mar Schools Educational Foundation told the board it raised more than $1 million this year but faces a $2.45 million shortfall relative to next-year STEAM+ funding goals; PTA presidents asked about Proposition 28 funds and equitable performance spaces.

The Del Mar Schools Educational Foundation (DMSAF) reported to the board that fundraising for 2025–26 fell short of ambitious STEAM+ goals, and PTA leaders urged the district to pursue options that combine district capital funds, Prop 28 resources and PTA fundraising to stabilize arts programming.

DMSAF update: President Sheena Sani told trustees the foundation’s goal for 2025–26 was $1.4 million for STEAM+ positions and programming; the foundation raised about $930,000 in the most recent cycle and reported a shortfall of about $2.45 million…

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