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Poll shows narrow feasibility for June 2026 bond; district told to focus outreach to parents
Summary
Pollsters told the San Mateo‑Foster City School District board that a mid‑July survey of 600 likely June 2026 voters shows 57% support (±4%) for a bond to repair roofs, update STEM classrooms, improve safety and provide affordable staff housing, but recommended targeted parent outreach and further polling before a board vote.
A consultant's poll presented to the San Mateo‑Foster City School District board on Aug. 28 found narrow voter support for a potential June 2026 bond measure.
Jessica Polsky Sanchez of EMC said the mixed‑mode survey of 600 likely June voters showed that 57% would “definitely or probably vote yes,” putting support just above the 55% threshold needed for passage but within the poll's ±4 percentage‑point margin of error. She said parents of students were less likely than nonparents to see a need for additional school funding and recommended additional outreach to that constituency.
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