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SPARK tells board it has raised more than $47 million and outlines priorities; commissioners ask for grant‑level transparency

Board of Education of the San Francisco Unified School District · May 14, 2019
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Summary

SPARK SF Public Schools reported raising over $47 million since inception and outlined seven fundraising focus areas (pitch schools, African American achievement, middle‑grades redesign, teacher pipeline, college and career pathways, STEM/computer science, and arts). Commissioners asked for more granular grant reports showing site vs. central allocations.

SPARK SF Public Schools presented its annual report to the board, saying private philanthropy has brought in more than $47,000,000 over roughly three years and listing priority fundraising areas the nonprofit will focus on next.

Gentle Blythe, deputy superintendent for strategic partnerships and communications, introduced the presentation and…

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