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School Facility Program and Energy Efficiency Funding – Proposition 2
Room: 101
Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm
Learn how to obtain Proposition 2 funding through the State of California’s Office of Public School Construction (OPSC), including the new Energy Efficiency grants. OPSC, through the State Allocation Board, provides grant funding to K-12 school districts for the construction and modernization of school facilities through the School Facility Program. OPSC’s Executive Officer will walk you through the process to determine eligibility and apply for funding.
Proposition 2 provides $8.5 billion for the construction and modernization of K-12 school facilities. School districts should ensure they understand the requirements for funding under Proposition 2 so they can begin planning now for submitting applications.
Learning Objectives:
Participants in this workshop will:
Learn about what’s new under Proposition 2.
Learn the basic eligibility requirements for the School Facility Program.
Learn the funding process for the School Facility Program.
Learn about new Energy Efficiency grants now available through Proposition 2.
Speaker:
Rebecca Kirk, Executive Officer, Office of Public School Construction
California Department of General Services
Brian LaPask, Chief of Program Services, Office of Public School Construction
Rebecca Kirk was appointed Executive Officer for the Office of Public School Construction by Governor Newsom in January 2024. She has nearly 17 years of experience in California state government, including previous positions as the Deputy Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs at the California Gambling Control Commission, Assistant Program Budget Manager for Higher Education and School Facilities at the California Department of Finance, Communications and Policy Manager at the Division of the State Architect, Sustainability Manager for the Department of General Services, and several previous roles at the Office of Public School Construction. She earned a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and completed the Leadership for the Government Executive Program through the California State University, Sacramento.
Brian LaPask has worked for the Office of Public School Construction (OPSC) for all 22+ years of his State service. Brian previously served multiple roles at OPSC as both Operations Manager and Policy Manager in Program Services. His prior OPSC service includes being both a Project Management Supervisor and Project Manager. Brian has lengthy experience with all programs offered at OPSC, as well as helping to manage the legislative and policy functions within the office.
During his tenure, Brian has focused on developing efficient and fluid day-to-day operational procedures, staff development, building internal and external relationships, providing outstanding customer service, and building a solid reputation with stakeholders. Brian is also integral to developing both action and statewide policy items heard at the State Allocation Board (SAB), as well as briefing members on the contents of the entire agenda prior to each SAB meeting.
Prior to State service, Brian worked for Bel Air Market for eleven years during high school and college. He received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Sacramento.
