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

Join school facilities leaders, district administrators, construction professionals, architects, engineers, consultants, and industry partners October 7–9, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Irvine for two powerful events designed to inform, connect, and inspire.

Pre-Conference Workshop
Pathways to Leadership: Advancing Your Career in School Facilities
📅 October 7, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Build your leadership skills, strengthen your executive presence, communicate with confidence, and develop the relationships that support career growth. This interactive workshop provides practical tools and meaningful networking opportunities to help you increase your impact within your organization and community.

New this year: First-time attendees and new CASH members are invited to a special breakfast session to connect with peers, meet CASH leaders, and learn how to maximize the conference experience.

2026 CASH Fall Conference
The State of School Facilities: Economics, Policy, and Practice
📅 October 8–9, 2026

As school facility leaders face rising construction costs, funding uncertainty, evolving regulations, and workforce challenges, this timely conference delivers the insights and strategies needed to plan confidently for the future.

Hear from state agencies, policy experts, legal professionals, and industry leaders on:
✔ California's economic outlook
✔ November election impacts
✔ State and local funding for school infrastructure
✔ Legislative and regulatory developments
✔ Cost management and project planning strategies
✔ Practical solutions for today's complex facilities environment

📍 Hyatt Regency Irvine
17900 Jamboree Road
Irvine, CA 92614

Click here for registration and sponsorship: https://cashnet.org/page/FC_FallConference

Over 100 school facility practitioners from the public and private sectors joined us for a fantastic CASH Fresno/Clovis mixer!

Thank you to Emily at Meteor Education and all our sponsors for making this event possible. We appreciate everyone who came out to connect, collaborate, and strengthen California's school facilities community.

Join Us for a C.A.S.H. Social Mixer

Come network with school facilities professionals, industry partners, and colleagues from across the Central Valley for an evening of great conversations and connections.

📍 The Bar @ Seven Cafe & Grill
📍 25 W. Shaw Ave., Clovis, CA 93612
📅 Thursday, June 11
🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

A special thank you to our event sponsors:
⭐ Veregy
⭐ Meteor Education
⭐ VPCS Van Pelt Construction Services
⭐ AES Sports / Athletic Field Engineering
⭐ AstroTurf
⭐ KYA
⭐ PBK
⭐ COLBI Technologies

We look forward to seeing you in Fresno/Clovis! 🍹🤝

Call for Nominations – CASH Legislative Advisory Committee

The Coalition for Adequate School Housing (CASH) is seeking nominations to fill two public sector seats on its Legislative Advisory Committee (LAC), with terms beginning September 1, 2026.

The LAC plays a vital role in shaping CASH's legislative priorities and advising the Board of Directors on issues impacting California school facilities.

Serving on the committee is an excellent opportunity to:
✅ Influence legislative and regulatory priorities affecting school facilities
✅ Stay informed on emerging policy issues
✅ Build relationships with industry leaders and public agency partners
✅ Take an active leadership role within CASH

Self-nominations are encouraged.

Nomination Deadline: Friday, June 26, 2026

Nomination letters should include the nominee's contact information, relevant experience, current involvement with CASH, and a brief statement of interest.

To submit a nomination or ask questions, please contact:
Greg Golik
Operations Director
[email protected]

Learn more about the committee and eligibility requirements in the full announcement.



Join us at the 2026 CASH Fall Conference for the always-popular Economic Outlook session featuring economist Robert Kleinhenz, Ph.D.

Gain valuable insights into California and U.S. economic trends impacting school facilities, construction, and long-term planning.

📅 October 8, 2026
📍Hyatt Regency Irvine

Register today!

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.