The answer is yes. Declining enrollment doesn’t automatically prevent a district from collecting or increasing developer fees. What matters is whether new residential development creates additional student enrollment and facility impacts. Even if district-wide enrollment is trending downward, new housing can generate students in specific attendance areas or grade levels that require additional classroom capacity…
There’s a new face at King! Alexis Tannehill recently joined the team as our Executive Assistant, helping keep things organized and moving behind the scenes. Alexis supports President & CEO Jamie King-Iseman and King’s directors, while also helping with day-to-day operations. She’s often one of the first people new clients hear from, whether she’s sending…
School districts across California are beginning to ask the same question: Do we need a Facility Master Plan right now? We created the infographic below outlining the timeline, requirements, and next steps for districts. The biggest takeaway: Most districts still have time For most districts, a Facility Master Plan is not required immediately. The timing…
The next round of California’s Career Technical Education Facilities Program (CTEFP) is opening soon, with a confirmed application deadline of December 1, 2026. This round represents $300M in remaining funding from the total $600M allocated to the program under Proposition 2, and reflects the remaining bonding authority available for CTEFP. $300M in funding remaining to…
Megan Fong came to King looking for work that aligned with her values, and she found it in a role that directly supports public schools. Megan joined King in September 2025 as a Funding Associate. In this role, she gathers data and conducts research to help calculate funding eligibility for school districts. Her work supports…
If you recently admired a clean, easy-to-understand chart or a beautifully organized report at King, there’s a good chance Christian Sardar had a hand in it. Christian joined King in September 2025 as a Data Analyst, where he supports projections, visualizations, and reporting alongside King’s Director of Demographics, Rob Murray. While his degree is in…
We’ve been highlighting the incredible people behind King, and today we’re excited to shine a light on the person at the helm, our President & CEO, Jamie King-Iseman! Honing Insight Jamie co-founded King in 1997 with her mother, Cheryl, and has since grown the firm into a trusted partner for school districts across California. She’s…
After informal discussions with our State agency contacts, we’re confident that the first round of the Career Technical Education Funding Program (CTEFP) will be opening Spring/Summer 2025 with a second round planned for 2026. $600M has been allocated to this unique program under Prop 2. Dates for submission have not yet been formalized but historically…
At King, we are passionate about advancing education and equity for all students, particularly those attending California’s local public schools. Our mission is to secure new funding and identify critical planning opportunities that empower school districts to thrive. Prop 2, a $10 billion investment for California’s public schools, represents a crucial step in our collective…
Introducing Jennifer Roberts! Jennifer is one of our dedicated Funding Associates at King who brings a wealth of experience from her background in healthcare. Jennifer’s role is crucial in ensuring that school districts secure the necessary funding for modernization and new construction projects. Her journey to King showcases her adaptability and commitment to lifelong learning.…