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$50,000 gift earmarked for arts and the eighth-grade Yosemite trip
What happened
The dissolving Howell Mountain Education Fund donated its remaining $50,000, split evenly between school-based art and music and the eighth-grade Nature Bridge trip.
Why it matters to families
For a 77-student district, the one-time gift provides substantial direct support for enrichment and an annual eighth-grade experience.
The evidence
The approved September 16 minutes record the $50,000 donation and its two $25,000 designations.
The source
Approved minutes — September 16, 2025See the full record for Howell Mountain Elementary School District.
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