Donation terms

The following terms and conditions apply to all donations made to SBCS:

  • Charges for one-time donations are immediate;
  • Charges for schedule donations (i.e., donation pledges) are processed every month in the same day of the month as the first payment (if a working day) or the last working day before that date if the original day falls on a holiday;
  • Recurring transactions can be cancelled at any time by donors, in which case any future charges thereafter will not take place.

All donations are fully tax-deductible under code 170 of the Internal Revenue Code, under section 501(c)(3) of that Code. SBCS will mail receipts to use for exemption purposes, which document its status as a public charity, under section 170(b)(1)(A)(11). SBCS’ EIN will be provided on demand.

The SBCS Office in general, and Laura Donner in particular, will make any effort necessary to accommodate schedules, payment dates and processing steps to your needs:

  • (805) 967-6522
  • (805) 967-6382 fax
  • officesbcharter@sbsdk12.org
  • ldonner@sbsdk12.org

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Testimonials
The teaching approach felt individualized, independent and self-motivated

When first arriving at Santa Barbara Charter School, I was impressed with the acknowledgment and acceptance that not all kids learn the same way and they were allowed to determine what worked best for them. I was also struck by how this teaching approach felt individualized, fostered independence and self-motivation, yet at the same time the class was working as a group. The teacher had time for each student individually and the classroom had the feel of getting down to the business of learning and fun at the same time. If a child finished work and was waiting for the teacher he/she would move to unfinished work, read a book, or play with blocks. I didn’t observe disruptive behavior. It’s not that this group of students didn’t act goofy as kids do; it’s that their silliness was easily absorbed into the overall atmosphere and they respected the learning environment. The approach was subtle yet incredibly effective.

Maureen Spencer

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