Coalition for Adequate School Housing (C.A.S.H.)

Navigating California's School Facility Program (SFP) can be complex, but understanding the process is critical to maximizing funding opportunities and ensuring successful project outcomes.

CASH is hosting two upcoming web-shops designed to help school districts make the most of SFP resources:

June 18, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
School Facility Program (SFP) Application Process
Learn how to identify eligible projects, understand funding timelines, and develop effective application strategies to leverage state matching funds and support facility improvements.

July 16, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
School Facility Program (SFP) Preparing for Audits and Closeouts
Gain practical guidance on audit preparation, document retention, compliance requirements, and closeout best practices to protect your district's investment and funding.

These sessions are valuable for district leaders, facilities professionals, business officials, and anyone involved in school construction and modernization projects.

More than 100 school facilities practitioners gathered in Long Beach for the CASH Spring Forum, engaging in meaningful conversations on the future of California school facilities.

Attendees explored a wide range of timely topics including Prop. 2 implementation, State Budget update, economic outlook, construction cost forecast, and current school facilities legislation.

Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to an informative and collaborative event focused on supporting California’s students and school communities.

Thank you to all the school facility practitioners who joined us for a fantastic evening at the CASH Mixer at Tamarindo’s Margarita Bar & Cantina at the Long Beach Airport Marriott on Tuesday, May 19th! It was wonderful to connect, network, share ideas, and enjoy a fun night filled with great conversations and refreshments.

A special thank you to Shaw Sports Turf for sponsoring this event and helping make the evening such a success. Your continued support of CASH and the school facilities community is truly appreciated.

We are grateful to everyone who attended and helped create such an engaging and welcoming atmosphere. We look forward to seeing you at the next CASH mixer!

Thank you to our incredible sponsors for helping make the CASH San Diego Mixer such a tremendous success last Thursday night at Liberty Station. We were thrilled to see such a strong turnout from school facility practitioners, industry partners, and colleagues from across the region.

The evening was filled with great conversations, valuable connections, and a fun atmosphere at the beautiful Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens. Events like this continue to strengthen collaboration within California’s school facilities community, and we are grateful to everyone who attended and supported the event.

A special thank you to our sponsors for their partnership and commitment to supporting school facilities across California: Bernards, SGPA Architecture and Planning, SWS Engineering, C.W. Driver, Gafcon, CONAN Construction, Dahlin, PlaceWorks, and Fenagh Engineering & Testing.

We appreciate everyone who joined us and look forward to seeing you at the next CASH mixer.

CASH Maintenance and Operations Leadership Academy kicks off the Budgeting for Maintenance & Operations weekend.

We look forward to receiving innovative and engaging education session proposals that will help make the CASH 48th Annual Conference on School Facilities our best conference yet.

The Annual Conference Planning Committee is now seeking proposals for education sessions for the 48th Annual Conference on School Facilities, February 23-25, 2027, in Sacramento.

Submit your proposal here: https://jotform.com/form/260925729188167

🌴 San Diego, we’re coming your way!

Join school facility leaders, construction professionals, and industry partners for an evening of networking, conversations, and connections at the upcoming CASH Mixer.

📍 Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station
📅 Thursday, May 14, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Connect with colleagues from across California’s school facilities community while enjoying one of San Diego’s most iconic venues. We look forward to seeing you there!

CASH news this week:

📊 Registration is closing soon for the CASH Spring Forum on May 19 in Long Beach—focused on breaking down complex state budget and economic trends impacting education.

👥 Leadership update: Shawn Tennenbaum, Ed.D., has been appointed to the CASH Board of Directors, bringing nearly three decades of experience in education.

📚 New research highlights a strong link between modernized school facilities and improved student achievement, reinforcing the value of continued investment.

🗓️ Upcoming networking mixers are scheduled across the state, offering opportunities to connect with colleagues and partners.

Stay informed and engaged as we continue advancing school facilities and student success across California to read these updates and more, go to www.cashnet.org.

Did you know CASH regularly posts timely updates and critical news on our website to keep you informed.

Here are just a few of our most recent updates:
• FY 2026–27 State Budget: May Revision Coming Soon & CASH Budget Request
• Legislature’s Review of Bills Intensifies
• CASH May Facility Planner Update
• CASH Alert: SAB Update
• Legislative Update: Site Improvement List & Inclusive Playgrounds

Join CASH to receive weekly news updates like these, along with valuable member benefits that support your work.

Visit www.cashnet.org to learn more and become a member.

Big week for CASH and our members!

On Wednesday, we came together for our Statewide School Facilities Monthly Meeting, featuring key updates from CDE, DSA, OPSC, and our legislative advocates.

On Thursday, we continued the momentum with a web-shop on maintaining local bond investments and addressing maintenance hot topics. The session highlighted practical strategies such as prioritizing preventative maintenance, aligning funding with long-term facility goals, and using data-driven planning to protect critical school assets.

Key takeaway: Strong maintenance planning is essential to maximizing bond investments, improving facility performance, and supporting safe, high-quality learning environments.

Thank you to our presenters and attendees for another impactful week of collaboration and learning.

Up next: CASH Spring Forum, May 19, Long Beach. Visit our website to register, https://cashnet.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2047472