Rusk School Breaks Ground on New Addition for Middle Schoolers New building is one of the final projects to be completed under the 2007 bond program Peck ES Students Plant 13 Trees School, built under 2007 bond program, is part of Trees for Schools effort. District’s Blueprint Archives a Big Help Bond architects are utilizing the resource for 2012 projects. ‘HISD Really Helps Small Businesses’ Business Assistance team helps small firms navigate procurement. Meeting to Focus on Modern Schools March 6 event set to help participants think about 21st century facilities. ’07 Bond Principals Share Experiences Campus leaders have unique insight into building bond schools. Berry ES Wins Two Design Awards School lauded for efforts to conserve energy and promote recycling. HISD Works to Draw M/WBE Companies Asian Advisory panel hears about efforts under 2012 bond program. Wilson Flips Switch on Solar Panels School’s donated panels will be preserved during bond construction. Board Awards Contracts for Selected 2012 Bond Work The Board authorizes the district to negotiate contracts with eight firms on selected 2012 bond projects, including four schools and middle school restroom renovations. Comprehensive Website Keeps Public Informed About Bond Programs HISD now features an integrated website, www.houstonisd.org/bond, where information on the 2007 and 2012 bond programs can be found. Plenty of Time to Join Project Advisory Teams for 2012 Bond Program Want to help guide the 2012 bond project at your campus? There is no better way than to join your school’s Project Advisory Team, which will help lead the planning and design of new facilities across the district. HISD, City Recognized for Environmentally Sustainable Buildings Houston was lauded for its green building efforts — thanks in part to HISD and new schools built across the city over the past five years under the 2007 bond program. FF&E Team Busy Outfitting Schools With the Items They Need Constructions and Facility Services’ Furniture, Fixture, and Equipment department makes sure every district office and school is properly supplied. Vendors, Suppliers Get Tips on HISD Bidding Process Those curious about how to do business with HISD get an overview on how to fill out a “Request for Proposal,” the paperwork required for companies to bid on a project. New HISD Board President Anna Eastman Discusses 2012 Bond, Upcoming Survey Outgoing Board President Mike Lunceford and recently elected 2013 Board President Eastman talk about the district’s recent accomplishments and upcoming priorities and initiatives for 2013. ‘Building 21st Century Schools’ Symposium 3/6/2013 8:30 a.m. to noon Workshop Wednesday: Who is Procurement? 3/6/2013 3 to 5 p.m. Asian Advisory Committee Meeting 3/20/2013 noon to 1 p.m. Supplier Diversity Advisory Committee Meeting 3/29/2013 10 a.m. to noon HISD | Bond Programs | Doing business with HISD | Construction & Facility Services Bond Oversight | Bond Communications | Bond Projects Map Houston Independent School District Bond Programs Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center 4400 West 18th St. | Houston, TX 77092-8501 713-556-6005 bondinfo@houstonisd.org      Subscribe | Unsubscribe Please allow 24 hours to take effect. Having issues viewing this email? Click here to view on web browser.