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FAQs

Does King Help with Demographics and School Boundary Studies?

Absolutely. King works with school districts throughout California to provide demographic studies, attendance boundary analyses, and trustee area mapping. Our Director of Demographics, Rob Murray, has more than 12 years of experience with King and previously worked directly with local school districts. His expertise helps districts understand not just what is changing, but why. We…


Can I Increase Developer Fees if Enrollments are Declining?

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…


How Long Does School Facility Funding Actually Take?

Planning a school facilities project requires more than designing and budgeting. It also means understanding when funding will actually become available. Depending on the program, districts may receive funding in just a few months or wait several years from application submittal to processing and funding. How Long Does School Facility Funding Processing Take? New Construction…


Do We Need a Facility Master Plan Right Now?

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…