School Leaders’ Post

📢 Congratulations to all the districts that recently passed their bond programs! The journey of turning bond dollars into impactful, lasting facilities starts here. Why Choose DIXON & Associates? Proven Expertise: With over $2 billion in project planning and oversight, decades in facility planning, program management, and bond oversight, we help districts maximize every dollar, maintain transparency, and deliver projects on time and within budget. Commitment to Your Community: We recognize that each investment is a promise to your students, teachers, and community, and we’re dedicated to helping you fulfill it. We are Facility Directors, Former Teachers, designers, managers, and "school people" first and foremost. Tailored Partnership: Our approach goes beyond construction. We partner with you to navigate complex compliance, prioritize your district’s unique needs, and build stakeholder confidence at every step. From Planning to Completion: We’re with you from initial planning to the ribbon-cutting ceremony, ensuring that each decision supports your district’s goals and vision. 🔹 Ready to build something great together? Contact us to see how our dedication, transparency, and expertise can help you manage your facility bond program. Let’s turn your vision into a legacy. Coalition for Adequate School Housing (C.A.S.H.) CASBO California School Boards Association California Department of Education

🚧 Attention California School Districts! 🚧 Avoid chaos in your school construction projects! 🏗️✨ Pre-construction is the foundation for success. With the right oversight, you can avoid costly delays, stay on budget, and ensure smooth coordination from start to finish. 📽️ In our latest video, we break down essential pre-construction techniques, including: ✅ Timelines that keep projects on track ✅ Checklists to cover every detail ✅ Coordination tips to streamline the process At Dixon & Associates, we specialize in helping districts like yours manage every step of the construction journey. Ready to ensure a seamless project? Let’s connect! Coalition for Adequate School Housing (C.A.S.H.) CASBO California School Boards Association #SchoolConstruction #PreConstructionPlanning #BondProgramManagement #DixonAndAssociates #CaliforniaSchools

In the face of multiple climate-related challenges in 2020-2021, Lake Oswego School District chose to go all-in on creating resiliency in its facilities, the district's Executive Director of Project Management Anthony Vandenberg explained at the K12 Facilities Forum. The result was River Grove Elementary, the nation's first microgrid-designed school, opened just last year. Can River Grove be a model for districts nationwide looking to inject resiliency into their facilities? Find out by reading the story below: https://lnkd.in/gp7k4Pfb

A Facility Needs Assessment is critical for your school and district.

Proposition 2: A district that participates in the SFP must include a Deferred Maintenance Plan in their Master Plan. It's also a best practice for districts. Coalition for Adequate School Housing (C.A.S.H.)CASBO

The Southside of Savannah is receiving millions of dollars of investments. Windsor Forest High School is scheduled to open in July 2025. This new school is a $92 million dollar investment into this booming part of Savannah, GA. If you want to learn more about this market and get more information on our upcoming deal, click the link in the comments. #commercialrealestate #multifamilyinvesting #passiveinvesting

Register now for Planning & Zoning 101: The Basics, November 7 at University of Georgia - Gwinnett Campus! This course provides a solid introduction to planning & zoning basics, including planning commission responsibilities & effective management of public meetings. https://lnkd.in/e7XGBYi5

Implementation of the educational facilities master plan for BARRINGTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT was successful because of our team's ability to immerse themselves in and understand the challenges facing the district. Go inside the story of our planning process to learn more. DLR Group #facilitiesplanning #educationalfacilitiesplanning

Implementation of the educational facilities master plan for BARRINGTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT was successful because of our team's ability to immerse themselves in and understand the challenges facing the district. Go inside the story of our planning process to learn more. DLR Group #facilitiesplanning #educationalfacilitiesplanning

Implementation of the educational facilities master plan for BARRINGTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT was successful because of our team's ability to immerse themselves in and understand the challenges facing the district. Go inside the story of our planning process to learn more. DLR Group #facilitiesplanning #educationalfacilitiesplanning