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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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County Office Facility Planner Update – March 2021

Topics covered in this month’s update include:

  • Governor and Legislative Leaders Strike $6.6 billion deal to Reopen Schools and Provide Additional Student Support
  • DSA Revises IR N-2 to Clarify CO2 Monitor Requirement Applies Only to AB 841 Projects
  • Upcoming CASH Webinars, Web-Shops & Events

Click here to view and download.

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Following is an update from the CASH Maintenance Network:

DSA to Revise IR N-2 to Clarify CO2 Monitor Requirement Applies Only to AB 841 Projects

The Division of the State Architect (DSA) stated they would revise and release its IR N-2 to clarify that the requirement to install CO2 monitors in classrooms applies only to AB 841 projects.  This is an important and timely clarification.  CASH and the CASH Maintenance Network (CMN) appreciate DSA taking a proactive approach to clarify this question for K-12 schools, as the California Energy Commission (CEC) works to implement AB 841 by May 1, 2021.  We will be certain to let you know when it is made public.

In summary, there has been confusion concerning an immediate requirement for CO2 monitors in classrooms, and CMN and CASH sought clarification. We believe that CO2 monitors are an important part of measuring and maintaining healthy indoor air quality – you cannot improve what you do not measure. We will work with DSA, K-12 schools and other stakeholders to ensure that funding is available to allow all schools to address the matter, and to determine how to address the actual costs of installing CO2 monitors in classrooms.

For more information, contact Ian Padilla at ipadilla@m-w-h.com.

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CASH Alert – SAB Update

Yesterday, February 24, 2021, the State Allocation Board (SAB) held a short meeting to approve a facility hardship project.

Executive Officer Statement

In her Executive Officer statement, Lisa Silverman provided the following updates:

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