Non-clients: $580 per attendee
Program Ends: 12:00 PM
Construction can be daunting, whether an entire program or just one project. Knowing where to start and how to navigate the process is key—both for anyone leading the process from start to finish and those managing just one piece of the puzzle. A successful construction program and/or project requires an understanding of everything that happens before any construction actually begins and is not done until well after the building is complete.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of school facilities processes, including who is needed as part of your team, how to manage the construction program and/or project, how to strategically engage interest holders, what funding sources are available, how to establish filing and accounting systems, and so much more. Understanding the fundamentals of school construction, funding, and compliance requirements is essential to successfully plan and manage any school facilities program or project—whether big or small.
Who Should Attend
- Chief business officials/assistant superintendents of business services
- Accounting staff supporting school facilities projects
- Facilities and fiscal managers
- District staff new to school construction or construction accounting
- School agencies that have passed bonds, plan to issue bonds, or expect to receive state facilities funding
This course is ideal for both beginners and those seeking a refresher on school construction processes—from initial planning through audit readiness.
What You’ll Learn
- Timelines, approvals, and processes required for school construction and modernization projects, including understanding construction procurement methods
- Best practices for project planning, organization, and documentation
- How and when to engage interest holders, as well as strategies for effectively collaborating with external regulatory and oversight agencies (e.g., DSA, OPSC, DTSC, and other key partners)
- Fundamentals of school construction accounting, including system setup and invoice coding
- How to identify and access funding sources to support facilities and capital projects
- Strategies for developing and monitoring project budgets and managing capital facilities funds
- Recent and upcoming regulatory changes impacting school facilities, including Proposition 2 and the School Facility Program
- Most current information available as it relates to state policies, legislation, etc.
Non-clients: $580 per attendee
Program Ends: 12:00 PM