Construction Basics and Accounting—A Webinar Series (2022)

The 2021 Budget Act brought additional funding for facilities—particularly for preschool, kindergarten, and transitional kindergarten—and the Governor’s State Budget proposal released in January is proposing additional funding for both school districts and charter schools. It is critical that school agencies understand the basics of school construction and funding before they embark on facilities projects these, and other funding sources make possible. Facilities projects require the establishment and/or support of existing facilities and facilities-specific fiscal processes. This webinar will provide an overview of the timelines and approvals necessary for the construction and/or modernization of a school facility, as well as step-by-step details on the basics of school construction accounting and overall program and project management. In addition, discussions are underway for a statewide facilities bond on the November 2022 ballot and, as such, the webinar will also offer school agencies with updates on the latest happenings in the state capitol as it relates to facilities funding.

If you are new to school construction; new to the responsibilities of school construction accounting; or if your district passed a bond, plans to issue a new bond series, or anticipates receiving state funding for school facilities, the basics are important in order to get started on the right foot. A clear understanding of the process is key to a successful facilities program and projects.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar can be of benefit to employees new to construction of school facilities—including accounting staff, and facilities and fiscal managers—as well as those who may just need a refresher on the many aspects of school construction from start to finish.