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CCSESA Endorses School Facilities Bond Measure

Posted on May 26, 2016 by CASH

May 26, 2016

By Californians for Quality Schools

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The California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA) announced in its May 2016 newsletter that it has endorsed the Kindergarten Through Community College Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2016. CCSESA provides the organizational mechanism to support the 58 County Superintendents of Schools to design and implement statewide programs to identify and promote quality cost-effective educational practices. CCSESA also advocates for for effective policies and adequate resources for K-12 and early childhood public education at state and federal levels.

“At the April General Membership meeting, CCSESA voted to endorse the facilities bond initiative, which will go before the voters in November. The Facilities Bond Act of 2016, a $9 billion initiative statue, provides for state matching funds in the following categories:

  • $3 billion for new construction;
  • $3 billion for modernization;
  • $2 billion for community colleges; and
  • $500 million each for CTE facilities and charters.

The state last passed a facilities bond in 2006. Since then, funds have been depleted, leaving county offices of education in a particularly difficult position as they are unable to run their own local bonds to raise revenue. Under the initiative, the current school facilities program would be maintained, including the financial hardship provision, which is a vital resource for county offices of education. The initiative would fund the current $2 billion backlog of school facilities projects.

CCSESA is pleased to announce its endorsement of the initiative. Many individual county superintendents have also endorsed the ballot measure.”

Read the entire newsletter here at the CCSESA website.

For more information on the Kindergarten Through Community College Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2016, please visit our website at
www.CaliforniansForQualitySchools.com.

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Posted in General 2016 School Facilities Bond Initiative, 2016 State School Bond Initiative, California Building Industry Association, California County Superintendents Educational Services Association, Californians for Quality Schools, CBIA, CCSESA, Coalition for Adequate School Housing, Kindergarten Through Community College Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2016, November 2016 ballot, November 2016 General Election, November 2016 State School Bond Initiative, School Facility Program, SFP, State School Bond, State School Bond Initiative, statewide school bond

Assembly Education Committee Chair, Patrick O’Donnell, Endorses School Facilities Bond

Posted on May 23, 2016 by CASH

May 23, 2016

By Californians for Quality Schools

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Today, the Californians for Quality Schools campaign announced that Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell (D-Long Beach) endorsed the Kindergarten Through Community College Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2016. The measure, a $9 billion state school facilities bond to adequately fund school construction and modernization projects throughout the state, will appear on the November 2016 ballot. Assemblymember O’Donnell also serves as Chair of the Assembly Committee on Education.

“Having been a classroom teacher for over 20 years, I know firsthand the need for better school facilities for our students. Too many of our schools are in desperate need of major repairs or new classrooms to help address severe overcrowding,” said Assemblymember O’Donnell. “The school facilities bond will also provide critical funds to build and upgrade facilities that support career technical education and job training programs, which are critical to helping returning veterans re-enter the civilian workforce.”

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Assemblymember David Chiu Endorses School Facilities Bond Act of 2016

Posted on May 19, 2016 by CASH

May 19, 2016

By Californians for Quality Schools

CQSToday, the Californians for Quality Schools campaign announced that Assemblymember David Chiu (D-San Francisco) endorsed the Kindergarten Through Community College Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2016. The measure, a $9 billion state school facilities bond to adequately fund school construction and modernization projects throughout the state, will appear on the November 2016 ballot.

“As former President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, I know exactly how badly local communities need the state as a partner to finance school construction projects,” said Assemblymember Chiu. “With basic health and safety upgrades needed for school campuses across California, our students deserve the investment of the state, local districts and developers to build and modernize schools to help them succeed.  As someone who recently became a new father, I’m personally highly motivated to help pass the bond in November and ensure every child – especially those in diverse and low-income communities – can access high quality school facilities.”

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Posted in General 2016 School Facilities Bond Initiative, 2016 State School Bond Initiative, Asm. Chiu, California Building Industry Association, Californians for Quality Schools, CBIA, Coalition for Adequate School Housing, CQS, David Chiu, Kindergarten Through Community College Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2016, November 2016 ballot, November 2016 General Election, November 2016 State School Bond Initiative, School Facility Program, SFP, State School Bond, State School Bond Initiative, statewide school bond

Joint Legislative Informational Hearing on 2016 State School Bond

Posted on May 18, 2016 by CASH

May 18, 2016

By Dave Walrath

CASH_Logo_Web_Proof3Today Coalition for Adequate School Housing (CASH) Chair Jenny Hannah presented the Coalition’s support testimony for the 2016 State School Bond that is on the November 2016 Ballot. Chair Hannah was the primary speaker representing how the bond will provide equity and support for California’s students and educators. She testified before the combined Assembly Education, Assembly Higher Education and Senate Education Committees. With her was Richard Lyon, representing our Californians for Quality Schools (CQS) partner the California Building Industry Association (CBIA).

CASH Vice-Chair Don Ulrich, Immediate Past-Chair Joe Dixon, and CASH Board of Director Rob Pierce also presented testimony, along with CASH Members Randy Rowles from Bakersfield City School District and Chris Crawford from Greenfield Union School District. Additionally, coalition partners from the State Building & Construction Trades Council, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson, Community College Facility Coalition, and the School Energy Coalition joined a total of 16 public commenters in support of the $9 billion state school bond. There was no testimony from opposition speakers.

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Posted in General 2016 School Facilities Bond Initiative, 2016 State School Bond Initiative, California Building Industry Association, Californians for Quality Schools, CBIA, Coalition for Adequate School Housing, CQS, Joint Legislative Informational Hearing, Kindergarten Through Community College Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2016, November 2016 ballot, November 2016 General Election, November 2016 State School Bond Initiative, School Facility Program, SFP, State School Bond, State School Bond Initiative, statewide school bond

Senator Cathleen Galgiani Endorses School Facilities Bond Act of 2016

Posted on May 16, 2016 by CASH

May 16, 2016

By Californians for Quality Schools

CQSToday, the Californians for Quality Schools campaign announced that Senator Cathleen Galgiani (D-Stockton) has endorsed the Kindergarten Through Community College Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2016. The measure, a $9 billion state school facilities bond to adequately fund school construction and modernization projects throughout the state, will appear on the November 2016 ballot.

“The investment partnership between the state, local school districts, and home builders will generate modern schools for students and good paying jobs for the community,” said Senator Galgiani. “By passing the state bond in November, we will continue a highly successful program that will benefit families, communities, and school districts.”

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