Navigating the Complexities of School Construction & Securing State Facilities Grants
On April 25, 2025, the Kern County Superintendent of Schools is hosting an insightful program designed to help school leaders navigate the challenges of school construction and access state facilities funding. Hear from expert speakers on key topics, connect with industry partners, and gain valuable resources to support your district’s facility needs.
Time: Program: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM (Doors open at 8:30 AM for networking, with light breakfast and lunch provided after.)
Location: Kern County Superintendent of Schools City Centre Building Room 1B 1300 17th St Bakersfield 93301
This event is hosted in partnership with SSDA, KCSOS, DSA, CDE, and OPSC. Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your district’s facility planning efforts!
AGENDA:
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Breakfast/Networking - Sponsored by Columbo Construction - Catering by KCSOS
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM: Introductions/Opening Remarks
Dr. Julie Boesch
Dr. John Mendiburu, County Superintendent, KCSOS
Yuri Calderon, Executive Director, SSDA
9:15 AM - 9:35 AM: Professional Development
Presentation Why Facilities Matter - Dr. Julie Boesch
9:35 AM - 9:55 AM: Rebekah Kalleen CASH (Murdoch, Walrath & Holmes) - (20 Minutes)
BIG Picture- Proposition 2- Will there be anything left
Rebecca will take us through the process and tell us why we should all have hope in the midst of the current unknowns. (20 minutes)
9:55 AM - 10:05 AM: Quick Break (10 Minutes)
10:05 AM - 11:05 AM: State Agency Presentations- 60 minutes/20 minutes each)
OPSC
Brian LePask, Chief, Program Services Brian.LePask@dgs.ca.gov
Small School District set aside- what is the process for submitting application
Is the current plan to process 1.5 Billion/year
What are the different program
When and how do funding cycles open up
What is the Priority Funding Process
Who is our point person when we need support
DSA
Doug Humphrey, Regional Director, DSA Los Angeles, douglas.humphrey@dgs.ca.gov
Process
Timelines
Over the Counter?
Requirements?
New Regulations?
CDE
John Gordon Education Administrator I (Field Operations), j gordon@cde.ca.gov Jennifer Morris, Field Representative jmorris@cde.ca.gov
CDE Box- what is this?
When do I engage with CDE in my project timeline
What are Ed Specs?
11:05 AM - 11:25 AM: Q and A with State Agency Panel Facilitated by Rebecca Kalleen and Dr. Julie Boesch
11:25 AM - 11:30 AM: Hot topics Survey, Feedback and Parking lot for unanswered questions
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Lunch Networking, sponsored By SC Anderson-Catering by Jersey Mike’s
Break Out Sessions:
SASI GRANT -
Support session for Local Education Agencies identified as eligible for SASI (Supporting America’s Schools Infrastructure)
Grant support (Invitation)
This session will be hosted by the CDE team:
Mimidene Zanza, mzanze@cde.ca.gov
Jordan Kohler, jordankohler@nevco.org
John Gordon, jgordon@cde.ca.gov
Dr. Julie Boesch, juboesch@kern.org