Condit ES becomes first school in 2012 bond to break ground Community celebrates milestone in building process, as well as the Bellaire school’s 100th anniversary Construction work outlined for HSPVA Members of the community gather to hear about design and construction plans for new downtown campus. DeBakey meeting details construction Students and staff at DeBakey will soon have a brand-new facility in the heart of the Medical Center. Construction work discussed at Lee A community meeting outlines the construction process and design plans for the new $73.8 million campus. Supplier Diversity team honored The Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum presents the Distinguished Supplier Diversity Award. HISD receives Mayor’s Proud Partner Award for environmental program HISD Chief Operating Officer Leo Bobadilla accepts the award for the district’s National Wildlife Federation Eco-Schools Program. The district receives five additional recognitions at the Keep Houston Beautiful lunch. Bond Oversight Committee reviews progress in third quarter Panel receives an update from HISD staff on the status of 2012 bond building projects and a preview of upcoming fourth quarter activities. Strengthening ‘academics first’ at Yates before construction begins About 40 Yates High School parents, alumni, educators, and students attend a special community meeting to discuss academic offerings at the school. Condit ES stakeholders hear construction plans ahead of groundbreaking Condit Elementary parents and neighbors gather for a community meeting to hear about the construction timeline and see final design plans for the school’s new 21st century campus. Construction activity ramping up for Group 1 schools in 2012 bond The construction phase for the 17 schools in Group 1 of the 2012 bond is gearing up, and this means that all of the work, previously being done behind the scenes, will move front and center. Pre-bid meeting held for potential subcontractors on Sterling HS bond project Cadence McShane Construction hosts a pre-bid meeting at Sterling High School for companies interested in working on the school’s new building project. HISD facilities planner receives scholarship to attend CEFPI World Congress Princess Jenkins recently was selected by the Council of Educational Facilities Planners International (CEFPI), Southern Region Foundation, for a scholarship to attend the CEFPI World Congress in Oregon. Businesses learn benefits of becoming M/WBE-certified October’s Workshop Wednesday, hosted by HISD’s Business Assistance Supplier Diversity team, features helpful tips from business associations that offer certifications to M/WBEs. Video details how designs are coming along for a new HSLECJ A new HISD video highlights the process to build a new High School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice. Workshop Wednesday: How to Market Your Business 11/5/2014 3 to 5 p.m. Sterling High School Community Meeting 11/18/2014 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.