Project-by-project analysis outlines project funding needs Additional $212 million would be used to offset unprecedented construction costs Furr HS breaks ground on brand-new school Students, staff, and alumni gather at site to celebrate construction of 'bigger and better' $55 million school. North Forest projects showing progress Two schools, which are not funded by the 2012 bond, have visible steel framing in the air as they begin to take shape. Board president talks M/WBE at workshop Trustee Rhonda Skillern-Jones speaks about the importance of having diverse businesses work with the district. Eastwood Academy community briefed on plans for new building The school holds its second community meeting to discuss proposed site and construction plans for a new building being constructed for the college preparatory charter high school. Yates HS stakeholders hear about plans to build a new school More than 160 parents, neighbors, and alumni attend the second of three meetings to review information on plans to build a new school. Dowling MS holds second community meeting to provide update on school project Architects present updated designs and a site plan for the new school, which will accommodate 1,300 to 1,500 students. New Jordan HS for Careers to feature modern career labs Early designs showcase a building that would give students the tools and labs to learn the latest skills for professions as diverse as welding and marketing. Mark White ES meeting offers update on construction, introduction to new principal Lisa Hernandez, former assistant principal at The School at St. George Place, will lead the relief campus when it opens in August of next year. Sharpstown International community hears more information on renovation Work, which will be done in three parts, will incorporate 21st century elements of flexibility and collaborative learning. Booming construction market poses challenges Much progress has been made since Houston voters overwhelmingly approved the district’s $1.89 billion bond program in 2012, but challenges remain amid a busy construction market. Condit Elementary School community signs steel beam With the new school construction as a backdrop, students, staff, and the Bellaire community added their signatures to a steel beam that will be part of the new Condit Elementary School construction. Yates High School community hears more about new campus Community members, students, parents, faculty and staff gather for a look at the new and exciting design for Yates High School. Wilson Montessori stakeholders get more information on project The Wilson Montessori community met with architects about the new addition and renovation of their existing building. Community bond meeting at Sharpstown International School Sharpstown International School hosts its first community meeting to unveil the plans for the school’s construction. Scarborough High School holds first bond community meeting The Scarborough High School community learns about proposed campus improvements under the 2012 bond program. Energy Institute High School community meeting 11/17/2015       6:30 to 7:30 p.m. HISD | Bond Programs | Doing business with HISD | Construction & Facility Services Bond Oversight | Bond Communications | Bond Projects Map | Green Schools 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.