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Message from the Chair – Preparing Our Schools to Reopen

As the discussion on how and when to reopen schools has become the focus at the federal, state and local levels, CASH understands that school facilities and maintenance plays a significant role in this critical issue.  CASH continues to focus on providing resources to K-12 school districts and county offices of education from a school facilities and maintenance perspective that will allow them to be part of getting students back in the classroom.   

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Message from The Office of Public School Construction (OPSC)

TO: ALL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND COUNTY SUPERINTENDENTS OF SCHOOLS

The Office of Public School Construction (OPSC) is conducting a free interactive workshop on Friday, January 22, 2021, from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. to provide information to CPA audit firms and Local Educational Agencies regarding the K-12 performance audit process for School Facility Program (SFP) projects funded on or after April 1, 2017, as required by Education Code Section 41024. Audit training will be related to audit procedures to perform and audit reports to prepare using “Yellow Book” Generally Accepted Government Audit Standards (GAGAS) for performance audits and the audit instructions contained in the Guide for Annual Audits of K-12 Local Education Agencies and State Compliance Reporting – Appendix B contained on the California Education Audit Appeals Panel website (www.eaap.ca.gov).
Topics include:

  • Introduction/Outline of the performance audit process.
  • Using the OPSC website as a tool in completing performance audits.
  • Examples of necessary performance audit procedures for a standard SFP close-out audit.

The workshop will include a presentation session and an interactive question & answer session via Zoom. See OPSC’s website for meeting link or the workshop flyer. To pre-register for the workshop, see our Eventbrite Workshop Registration.

If you have any questions please contact Jason Hernandez at jason.hernandez@dgs.ca.gov or at (916) 376-5369 or Keith Jung at keith.jung@dgs.ca.gov or at (916) 376-3865.

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Message from the Chair — Adjusting to the Times — Looking to the Future

As we approach the conclusion of a very challenging 2020, I want to reflect on CASH’s journey throughout this year, and also look to the future.  COVID-19 has been a game changer for K-12 schools in California and across the nation.  The public schools are this country’s essential nervous system with our students being the heart and soul of our nation.  The central role of public education is vital in the economic, social and political prosperity and stability of our society. 

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CASH School Facilities Leadership Academy Cohort 11 – Applications Now Being Accepted

The Coalition for Adequate School Housing (CASH), in conjunction with the Fiscal Crisis Management Team (FCMAT), is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for the 2021-22 School Facilities Leadership Academy (Academy).

This year-long, intensive program provides professional training for up to 45 current and future school facility leaders in areas including modernization, new construction and maintenance of the community’s public schools. The Academy will begin with an institute in April 2021. Thereafter, classes are held on Friday afternoons and Saturdays, generally once a month through the completion of the program, commencing with a graduation ceremony during the CASH Annual Conference in February 2022.

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Call for Nominations – Board of Directors  

The CASH Nominating Committee is now accepting nominations to fill one (1) public sector position on the Board of Directors (Board).

All Board terms are two (2) years. Public sector members have an eight (8) year term limit. The term will begin at the 42nd Annual Conference, March 1-3 in Palm Springs, California.

Nominees must be active members, with leadership experience in the K-12 school facilities industry. Self-nominations are encouraged.

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