2026 CASH Spring Forum

CASH will convene its Spring Forum on May 19, 2026, at the Long Beach Marriott in Long Beach. This one-day forum will bring together school facility professionals, financial experts, and policy leaders to examine the State's fiscal and political landscape and its impact on school facility funding and construction programs. The program will include a timely discussion of the Governor's May Revision, along with insights into the race for Governor and potential November ballot initiatives that may affect schools and school construction. Throughout the day, attendees will gain updates on the implementation and outcomes of Proposition 2, as well as the latest developments in legislation affecting school facilities in 2026. Experts will also provide an economic outlook for financial markets and discuss how changing economic conditions may influence funding, borrowing, and long-term planning for local bond programs. The Forum will also focus on practical strategies for managing school construction programs during uncertain economic conditions. Sessions will explore forecasting construction costs to help districts avoid project shortfalls and make the most of local bond dollars. Through these discussions, participants will gain valuable insights, tools, and perspectives to better navigate policy changes, economic pressures, and financial planning for school facility projects. Attendees will have an opportunity to hear about the following: * Proposition 2 Implementation: Status and Outcomes * State of the State: May Revision, Race for Governor, and November Ballot Initiatives * CBO's View of Future of Funding * Economic Outlook: What to Expect in the Financial Markets * Construction Costs & Local Bond Dollars: Forecasting Project Costs to Avoid Shortfalls * Current Legislation and What's Ahead in 2026