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As school districts gaze towards an uncertain fiscal future, they are taking stock of how to best allocate the funds they currently possess. With the Legislative Analyst’s Office recent warning that educational funding cuts may be necessary, many districts are reckoning with the potential of a rocky path forward. Prefunding retiree healthcare benefits, known as Other Post-Employment Benefits, (OPEB) into a Section 115 Trust is a helpful tool in smoothing that path and providing potential budgetary relief in difficult times.
Long term obligations, such as OPEB, present a serious fiscal challenge for many districts. Retiree healthcare costs rise regardless of funding fluctuations within the Governor’s budget. Prefunding these critical obligations into a Section 115 Trust is a great way for districts to address those rising costs.
Property Planning Solutions, a partnership between CSBA and DCG Strategies, helps school leaders unlock the potential of district-owned real estate. By reimagining how land and facilities are used, LEAs can generate new revenue streams, support student learning environments, invest in capital improvements, reduce the financial burden of underutilized properties, and even address staffing challenges through innovative housing solutions.