Name: Workforce Housing as a Governance Strategy
Start: 2026-09-26T10:45:00-0700
End: 2026-09-26T11:50:00-0700

Welcome to the 2026 CSBA Counties Conference!

This conference provides a unique opportunity for county board leaders to come together and discuss students’ futures in light of domestic policies and global trends. County board members, superintendents and educational partners from throughout the state will come together to gain valuable knowledge and information in three key areas: advocacy, governance and policy; funding, workforce and educational access; student well-being, safety and success.

As the role of county offices of education (COEs) continues to evolve, CSBA is committed to providing COE board members with the necessary tools and information to become effective elected education leaders. The program will feature member-led workshops, micro-trainings, networking opportunities, and more—offering attendees practical strategies, peer-driven insights, and ample chances to connect and collaborate with colleagues from across California. It is a must-attend event for county board leaders!

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View the CSBA Counties Conference Marina del Rey Visitor Guide to find information about local events, restaurants and attractions. Discover what the beautiful coastal city of Marina del Rey has to offer its visitors.

If you require any assistance during your stay in Marina del Rey, please visit the registration desk outside the California Ballroom in the Outer Foyer located on the Lobby Level of the Marina del Rey Marriott.

Workforce Housing as a Governance Strategy

Saturday September 26, 2026 10:45am - 11:50am PDT

Promenade, Lobby Level

Breakout session (attend one per session time).

California’s education leaders face growing workforce shortages, housing affordability challenges, enrollment shifts and increasing pressure to maximize public resources. Workforce housing is emerging as a powerful strategy to recruit and retain employees, strengthen communities and support student success. This session explores how county boards and educational leaders can leverage educational assets, navigate legal and governance requirements, and structure partnerships that advance workforce housing goals. Drawing on California case studies and practitioner experience in real estate, public agency law and educational leadership, attendees will gain actionable strategies for transforming underutilized assets into long-term solutions.

Speakers

Al Grazioli

Vice President, Brailsford & Dunlavey

Al Grazioli is Vice President at Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), a national development advisory and program management firm. He brings over 20 years of experience in real estate and business development, with deep expertise in workforce housing, real estate asset strategies, and educational... Read More →

Sarine Abrahamian

Managing Partner, Orbach Huff & Henderson LLP

Sarine A. Abrahamian is a Managing Partner at Orbach Huff & Henderson, with more than twenty years of experience representing public agencies, including K-12 and community college districts statewide, on complex real estate and public agency matters. Her practice focuses on real property... Read More →

Saturday September 26, 2026 10:45am - 11:50am PDT
Promenade, Lobby Level

Funding Workforce and Educational Access

2026 CSBA Counties Conference

Al Grazioli

Sarine Abrahamian

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Sarine Abrahamian

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