May 1, 2017 by John Fensterwald at EdSource Researchers who closely examined the impact of the state’s funding formula in eight school districts found a continued commitment to the goals of the new system but an uneven implementation and “consistent misunderstandings and confusion” of fundamental aspects of the law. The researchers reported that some of…
May 4, 2017
DSA Issues FAQ on All-Gender Single-User Toilets
A new regulation became operative on March 1, 2017, that affects all commercial organizations including school districts. Under Health and Safety Code Section 118600, all single-user toilet facilities in any business establishment, place of public accommodation, or state or local government agency shall be identified as all-gender toilet facilities by signage that complies with Title…
A new survey showed high support for local bonds as well as allowing tax-funded vouchers to send their children to any school they choose. At the same time, most give their local public schools good grades. These are among the key findings of a statewide survey on education released today by the Public Policy Institute…
Turlock Unified trustees toured campuses expected to get safety updates and facility upgrades under two school bonds passed in November. No longer just a someday wish list, the vision embraced by voters now faces the practical hurdles of making it happen. Although the Turlock Unified trustees have set safety as their top priority, the expense…
Five high schools will have renovated athletic facilities soon thanks to a unanimous decision of the Sacramento City Unified District’s Board of Trustees to approve and appropriate $10 million toward what some have dubbed the “worst fields in the state.” The decision follows years of complaints from both parents as well as members of the…
If Assembly Member Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher, D-San Diego, has her way, new legislation authored by her would require all school districts test for lead contamination in their water. AB 746 comes in response to multiple cases of water testing positive for lead in San Diego county and city schools. AB 1316 also aims to require…
April 3, 2017
CASH Facility Planners Update for April 2017
The Coalition for Adequate School Housing (CASH) held a Facility Planners meeting recently and here is the April 2017 update: • Keep an eye on AB 203 (O’Donnell), which is a spot bill to make changes to the School Facility Program. • Over 20 bills have been introduced in the CA legislature about drinking water…
April 3, 2017
Increase District’s Revenue
Increase the District’s Revenue by Learning How Your City Calculates Square Footage On a recent project involving the development of a residential apartment building, EH&A associates discovered that the school district was receiving considerably less development fees than they were entitled. The city staff had incorrectly removed the square footage for all internal corridors, stairways,…
April 1, 2017
CASBO’s Annual Conference
While you are at CASBO’s Annual Conference, attend Eric Hall’s Biz Table Talk called “Building a Successful Facilities Team” in room 204 on Thursday, April 13, 2017 from 11:00 AM to Noon. Eric will be discussing the many ways you can assemble a team for any building project both large and small. The team can…