HISD Committed to Integrating Sustainability in New Schools District hopes to make involvement in Eco-Schools USA program part of a broader effort under 2012 bond Career/Technical Paths Emphasized Principals, teachers and parents talk about education strategies for college and career success. 21st Century Touches a Priority As planning for new schools kicks off, innovative learning spaces are at the forefront. Construction Pros Network at HISD Office of Business Assistance brings professionals together ahead of project bidding for 2012 bond program. Bond Oversight Panel Convenes Committee is getting started on its duties to monitor the planning process for new and renovated schools. Board Approves 12 More Contracts for Work Related to 2012 Bond HISD trustees give the go-ahead for the district to negotiate contracts with firms on a dozen more projects, including 10 of the largest high schools, which represent about $750 million in bond dollars. HISD Officials Share Insight on Passing 2012 Bond At Council of Educational Facility Planners conference in Austin, HISD officials point to communication strategies as the key to passing biggest bond referendum in Texas history. Districts Joins City, Metro, Port of Houston to Foster Mentor-Protégé Relationships Program helps small and minority-owned businesses develop skills to compete for government contracts through connections with larger firms to improve business plans and strategies for submitting proposals. HISD Seeks Construction Management Services on Selected 2012 Bond Projects The district is looking for services related to projects at four high schools: Waltrip, Worthing, North Early College, and South Early College. Yates Community Meets Architects Selected to Design New Campus Attendees learn more about the planning and design phase for the new school for 1,500 students and also review other projects by the nation’s largest African-American owned and operated architecture firm. RFQ Deadline for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) 5/14/2013 2 p.m. Neff Elementary School Dedication 5/24/2013 9 to 10:30 a.m. 21st Century Schools Advisory Committee 5/28/2013 4 to 5 p.m. 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.