June 2020 – Coalition for Adequate School Housing

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Heidi Hughes

Budget Update

On Friday, June 26, the Assembly approved the bills that form the core of the State Budget and K-12 education funding. The Senate has approved some of these bills, and will approve the remainder on Monday. We know this is the final budget deal because the Assembly has recessed.

While initially favoring different approaches to the economic shortfall brought on by COVID-19 and the statewide stay-at-home order, Governor Newsom and legislative leaders reached a compromise. The overall solution to the budget shortfall is a combination of cuts, deferrals and new revenue. The following is a summary of the budget deal as it affects school facilities and overall educational operations. The budget and trailer bills approved today will be sent to the Governor for his approval.

Posted in General, Legislation

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Aileen Dalen

CASH Maintenance Network: New Healthy Schools Resource

Healthy Schools: Cleaning, Disinfecting, Healthy Air Quality, Scheduling and Social Distancing
A Resource for School Facility and Maintenance Departments

COVID-19 has presented significant challenges as education and state leaders contemplate re-opening schools in a way that ensures they are clean, safe and healthy. The CASH Maintenance Network (CMN), as part of the Coalition for Adequate School Housing (CASH), has developed the Healthy Schools: Cleaning, Disinfecting, Healthy Air Quality, Scheduling and Social Distancing Guidebook to provide K-12 school maintenance and facility departments with guidance, Best Management Practices (BMPs), and key resources.

The “Healthy Schools Guidebook” includes information on how to keep students and staff safe, cleaning and disinfecting, ensuring healthy indoor air quality, social distancing and scheduling, and managing fiscal impact. The Guidebook was developed by practitioners from school maintenance departments, school facility directors, county offices of education, and private industry, and is intended as a practical guide. The CMN would like to thank them for their contributions to this project.

Posted in Uncategorized

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Caitlin Carter

CDE California Virtual STEAM Symposium Call for Presenters

To best serve the needs of the STEAM community, the California Department of Education and Californians Dedicated to Education Foundation are convening the same great California STEAM Symposium you know and love in a virtual venue. Mark December 11-13, 2020 on your calendar as you plan for another wonderful year of inspiration, collaboration, and professional learning. To submit your proposal by the deadline on June 17 and for more information about the symposium please visit:

https://www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/6cf49ddb-78ff-4d1b-93d5-71b76e16baf0

For questions please contact mstitt@cde.ca.gov.