Episode 88 School Facilities, Funding and Construction Series – Part 1: The New State Bond

In this three-part podcast series, host Sloan Simmons engages with Lozano Smith Facilities and Business Partners Megan Macy and Anne Collins , as well as special guest Sue Bell, Chief Facilities Officer for the Elk Grove Unified School District, on a thoughtful discussion regarding state funding and post-Proposition 2 spending. This discussion will assist listeners in issue spotting, problem solving, and building a proactive approach to planning and managing your district’s future. Part 1 of the series covers what is different in the new State Bond, and what it means from a practical perspective for school districts. Stay tuned for Part 2: Planning and Procurement and Part 3: Implementation, and visit to access the upcoming episodes upon immediate release. Show Notes & References 3:05 – Impact of Proposition 2 State Bond and resulting changes 5:26 – Facilities Master Plans and how to use them 8:27 – New supplemental grants and modernization funding 12:17 – Aspects where greater clarity is still needed 15:58 – Interim housing for declared state of emergencies 17:50 – Project labor agreements 18:20 – Practical perspectives   Disclaimer: As the information contained herein is necessarily general, its application to a particular set of facts and circumstances may vary. For this reason, this podcast episode does not constitute legal advice. We recommend that you consult with your counsel prior to acting on the information contained herein.

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Episode 88 School Facilities, Funding and Construction Series – Part 1: The New State Bond is an episode from Let’s Talk - Lozano Smith Podcast by Lozano Smith.

This episode is 20:56 long.

This episode was published on Feb 26, 2025.

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