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Deeper Focus: Routine Restricted Maintenance Account

The Routine Restricted Maintenance Account (RRMA) has been the primary source of funding for school maintenance departments, and it has had a long history of being underfunded and suspended during difficult budget times. A brief history of RRMA funding shows that it has been consistently underfunded, “flexed” (i.e. allowed to be used for any one-time school expenditure not related to maintenance) during the 2008 Great Recession, and was folded into the LCAP when it was created (not technically cut but requires engagement in the LCAP process to justify maintenance funding related to the LCAP’s Eight State Priorities). CASH was critical in the creation of the RRMA, and continues to be key in defending its existence when necessary.

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Message from the Chair – Tough Times Don’t Last – Tough People Do!

As with every aspect of American life, COVID-19 has changed the game for the education community, including the school facilities and maintenance sector.  California schools are confronted with questions on procedures and processes about cleaning and disinfecting to ensure learning environments are clean, safe and healthy. The opportunities and challenges presented by the necessity of distance learning, providing food to under-served students who might not otherwise have access to meals, and significant State funding challenges on the horizon.  CASH was born in conflict, and we are meeting these challenges as we always do through education and advocacy.

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Guide and Checklist for Nonstructural Earthquake Hazards in California Schools

The seismic safety of California school buildings has always been a bedrock priority for CASH. In addition, the concern for the structural safety of school buildings; adequately securing the contents of classrooms that could potentially fall and injure students and staff during a seismic event is a key part of an effective school seismic safety plan.

For your reference, the following is a link to the Guide and Checklist for Nonstructural Earthquake Hazards in California Schools developed by the California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA), the Division of the State Architect (DSA), and the California Department of Education (CDE). The Guidebook provides detailed guidance and resources to assist school facility and maintenance departments meet state requirements for securing the contents of classrooms.

Click here to view the entire guide and checklist.

~ CASH Staff

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November Facility Planners Update 2018

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The CASH Facility Planners Meeting Update for November 2018 is now available and includes information regarding:

  • Legislative and Budget Update
  • State Allocation Board Approves Priority Funding Apportionments
  • State Allocation Board Approves Regulations for Full-Day Kindergarten Facilities Grant Program
  • 2018 Maintenance Network Workshops
  • School Facilities Leadership Academy
  • 40th Annual on School Facilities

Click here to view the update.

~ CASH Staff

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