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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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Following is an update from the CASH Maintenance Network:

 

DSA Releases Bulletin 21-01 to Supersede IR N-2

As per last Friday’s CMN update, the Division of the State Architect has released Bulletin 21-01, which supersedes IR N-2 regarding the Requirement for Carbon Dioxide (C02) Monitoring in Public Schools. View Bulletin 21-01.
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February 19, 2021

Following is an update from the CASH Maintenance Network:

The Division of the State Architect (DSA) Releases Revised IR N-2 on Requirement for CO2 Monitors in Public Schools

In addition to assessment, filter replacement, and repairs, a major component of AB 841 (Ting) is the requirement to install CO2  monitors in classrooms. This is a new requirement for K-12 schools and there have been many questions about the details.

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AB 841: Ventilation Verification and Energy Optimization – Training for the Design Professional, AHJ, and School Districts

Below is information about a free, self-paced training from the Sheet Metal Industry International Certification Board (ICB),  Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau (TABB) and the National Energy Management Institute (NEMI) on verifying efficiency and compliance for school HVAC systems, and how AB 841 provides financial assistance to achieve this common goal.  This training was previewed by Chris Ruch (NEMI) at the last CMN Web-sShop focused on healthy indoor air quality (IAQ), but the course below is the full training program which includes Continuing Education Units (CEU) upon completion.  The CMN was pleased to be able to review the training during development and provide recommendations on how it could be improved. 

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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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