Students Share Ideas on Design of 2012 Bond Schools Houston Independent School District hosts focus groups with students and UH, Rice professors New Reagan K-8 School Dedicated The new Billy Reagan K-8 Educational Center was officially dedicated, with its namesake in attendance. Most Work Under '07 Bond Complete Work is under way to finish all of the projects in HISD's 2007 bond program over the next two years. Volunteers Needed for Oversight Panel HISD seeks volunteers to take an active role in monitoring the bond program and keeping the public informed. Firms Submit RFQs for 2012 Bond Eighty-six firms met the deadline to submit qualifications for the architectural and engineering phase. HISD Solicits Professional Services to Build New Schools HISD is looking for firms that specialize in everything from construction materials testing and traffic engineering to surveying to take part in the 2012 bond program that will build or renovate 40 schools across the district. High School for Law Enforcement Shares Thoughts on Future of School About 60 people turned out for a community meeting to talk about the future of the High School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice under the 2012 bond program. New Committee Looks to Boost HISD's Supplier Diversity Initiatives HISD's Supplier Diversity Advisory Committee is moving forward with a plan to hold firms more accountable in meeting the district's minority and women-owned business goals with a new scoring system designed to encourage outreach and participation. HSPVA Neighbors Discuss Bond Program, Future of Existing Building The First Montrose Neighborhood Association heard information about how the $1.89 billion 2012 bond program will impact the community surrounding the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, which will be relocated under the bond program. African American Advisory Committee Gets Update on 2012 Bond Program HISD's African American Advisory Committee heard firsthand about the latest updates on the 2012 bond program, which includes an ongoing pledge to keep Houston's minority community informed on opportunities to do business with the district. District Works to Ensure Hispanic Community is Well-Informed About Bond HISD's Hispanic Advisory Committee got a look at steps being taken to ensure the 2012 bond program includes outreach and opportunities for the area's diverse business communities. Workshop Wednesday: The HISD RFP 2/6/2013 3 to 5 p.m. Bond Community Meeting at Booker T. Washington High School 2/12/2013 6 to 8 p.m. Supplier Diversity Advisory Committee Meeting 2/22/2013 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.