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About Us

The Solana Beach Schools Foundation is a volunteer parent-led, non-profit organization that raises money to help bridge the gap between the state-funded curriculum and the educational needs we have for all students. The SBSF helps fund supplies, technology, and salaries for our award-winning Discovery Lab classes which provide a well-rounded, best-in-class education for our children. 

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We'd Love Your Support Today!

Our Executive Team

Strong support makes for a strong school

Our Site Presidents

Solana Ranch

Site Presidents

Holly Selepec

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Jessica Sturgill

PTO Presidents

​Iris Whelan

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Lynnette Jaiswal

Solana Pacific

Site Presidents

Patrick Boogaerts​

 

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PTO Presidents

Caryn Neugroschl

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Caryn McCall

Carmel Creek

Site Presidents

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PTO President

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Solana Highlands

Site Presidents

​Catherine Lowe

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Erika Bassirian

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Taylor Watanabe

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Skyline

Site Presidents

​Caroline Smith

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Diantha LaVine

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Solana Vista

Site Presidents

Kathleen Coughlan

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Lauren Alexander Ghatan

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Our Members at Large

Alia Ludwig

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​Danielle Hiser

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Kristoffer Kelly

 

Tingting Liu

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Marie Turingan Boily

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Frank Whelan

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Our Staff

Our Mission

Our Mission

The mission of the Solana Beach Schools Foundation (SBSF) is to nurture curious minds, build community, and ensure every student’s enriched learning journey by providing essential funding.

Our Vision

Inspire wonder and discovery in learning and life

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Our Values

1. Focused on Students:
We believe all students deserve access to high-quality, District-developed enrichment opportunities during the school day


2. Community Awareness and Understanding:
We are liaisons to families, educators, and community partners that celebrate and amplify the value of the enhanced educational opportunities provided by the District and funded with help from donations.


3. Empowerment Through Funding:
We adapt and evolve with the District, raising funds for targeted, equitable discovery experiences and programming benefiting all students at our six supported school sites


4. Enhanced School/Community Collaboration:
We strive to maintain strong relationships with both the district - including administration, Discovery teachers and staff - and with PTOs/PTAs  to help foster relationships among the school, parents, teachers and community

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