February 12, 2016
Governor Jerry Brown on Thursday came out against a $9-billion school bond measure that will go before voters in November, erecting a political hurdle for advocates of new spending on school construction. Continue reading
Tag Archives: C.A.S.H.
Senator Bob Huff Appointed to State Allocation Board
Senate President Pro Tem Kevin De Leon has announced the appointment of Senator Bob Huff to the State Allocation Board. Senator Huff has served previously on the Board, and C.A.S.H. looks forward to working with him again in this capacity. Below is the press release from Senator De Leon. Senator Huff will be replacing Senator Sharon Runner on the Board.
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2016-17 CMMCP Call for Core Instructor Nominations
January 27, 2016
Call for Core Instructor Nominations
The Coalition for Adequate School Housing (C.A.S.H.) is currently seeking nominations for one (1) Core Instructor for the C.A.S.H. Maintenance Management Certification Program (CMMCP).
The CMMCP, also known as the C.A.S.H. Maintenance Academy, is an educational program designed to develop current and potential maintenance staff into leading experts in the maintenance arena. The CMMCP is an educational resource for those who would like to increase their expertise in the management of school maintenance and operations programs. Continue reading
Facility Planners Meeting – January 2016
January 4, 2016
Kindergarten through Community College Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2016
In response to the lack of state funding for school facilities, the Coalition for Adequate School Housing (C.A.S.H.) has qualified a State School Bond for the November 2016 statewide General Election ballot. C.A.S.H. will proceed with its State School Bond on the General Election ballot in November 2016. Continue reading
No Deal – State School Bond Update
December 22, 2015
In response to the lack of state funding for school facilities, the Coalition for Adequate School Housing (C.A.S.H.) has qualified a State School Bond for the November 2016 ballot. The initiative provides $9 billion for New Construction ($3 billion) and Modernization ($3 billion) projects, as well as Career Technical Education ($500 million), Charter Schools ($500 million), and Community Colleges ($2 billion). The initiative also preserves the School Facility Program (SFP) under Chapter 12.5 of the Education Code. C.A.S.H. has taken this significant action because we believe the California Constitution requires the state to be a partner in school construction and renovation to ensure that schools are, “…safe, secure and peaceful” (Article IX Section 5 and Article 1 Section 28). C.A.S.H. believes that California’s children are worth the investment. Continue reading
Thank you to California Financial Services for Contributing to the 2016 State School Bond at the Triple Diamond Level ($50,000)!
September 25, 2015
Thank you to California Financial Services for Contributing to the 2016 State School Bond at the Triple Diamond Level ($50,000)! The Coalition for Adequate School Housing thanks California Financial Services (CFS) for their generous support of the Kindergarten through Community College Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2016. Continue reading
Senate Finance Committee Extends QZABs
July 22, 2015
C.A.S.H. Federal Update
Good news – The Senate Finance Committee approved a $95 billion tax extenders package extending 52 expired tax provisions for 2 years, including the Qualified Zone Academy Bond (QZAB) program. QZABs provide tax credits to assist the financing of school renovation, repair and modernization projects. The approved Modified Chairman’s package also includes a modification to the QZAB program reducing the required local match from 10 to 5 percent. This change should particularly assist small and rural school districts. The Finance Committee hopes to bring the extenders bill to the Senate Floor for approval before Congress leaves Washington for its summer recess. Continue reading
Building Standards Commission Approves Additional Irrigation Efficiency Regulations
July 21, 2015
Today the Building Standards Commission (BSC) unanimously approved additional emergency regulations proposed by the Division of the State Architect (DSA), expanding upon the new water efficiency requirements previously adopted on May 29, 2015, for public schools and community college irrigated landscape areas. Today’s regulations provide additional implementation detail and supplant the regulations approved in the previous action, which were serving as a placeholder. Representatives from the Coalition for Adequate School Housing (C.A.S.H.) participated in the DSA stakeholder input process, and our feedback contributed to positive modifications that were incorporated in the final regulations, though the new requirements will still ultimately increase project costs. Continue reading