Tour of Modern Schools Inspires Worthing Project Advisory Team Two area 21st century campuses give students, staff, community members big ideas for their own building. Community Checks in on Designs Community gathers to hear about the progress to rebuild Booker T. Washington and DeBakey high schools. Supplier Diversity Networks at Expo HISD team touts business opportunities during event for minority- and women-owned business enterprises. Video Highlights Bond Progress A new video showcases the planning and design of the first group of schools under the 2012 program. 'New Energy' for Downtown HSPVA community meeting highlights the school's new location and progress on the building's design. Bond Oversight Committee Updated on Building Program’s Quarterly Progress Nine-member panel gathers to review progress on both the 2007 and 2012 programs, including updates on finances, schedules, quality control and business outreach. HISD Green Schools Initiative Receives Mayor's Proud Partner Award School district honored with the J. Howard Rambin III Founder’s Award, which recognizes efforts to improve the city through projects that help beautify and transform Houston. Furniture Expo to Showcase 21st Century Learning Environments Teams from each school in HISD’s 2012 bond program will get a closer look at furniture designed for modern learning spaces at an all-day expo today at Terrell Middle School. Magazine Names Carnegie Vanguard Best K-12 Design Project A leading design and construction publication has named Carnegie Vanguard High School, which was rebuilt with funds from the 2007 bond program, the K-12 Best Project award in its education category. Board of Education Approves 16 More Contracts Under 2012 Bond Program HISD’s Board of Trustees authorizes the district to negotiate contracts with seven firms to provide construction manager at risk (CMAR) services on selected 2012 bond projects. New Furr HS to Feature 21st Century Learning Spaces Community meeting at the school highlights process to build a new school that enhances Furr’s science, technology, engineering and arts programs with flexible learning areas. Supplier Diversity Team Honored for Community Outreach The Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum honors the HISD supplier diversity as an advocate of minority businesses with a merit and outstanding community service award. 2012 Bond Program Offers Opportunities for M/WBEs HISD Supplier Diversity Team Lead Bernard Willingham offers minority- and women-owned businesses guidance on responding to contract proposals and forming joint ventures. 21st Century HISD Furniture Expo 11/5/2013   8:30 to noon and 1:30 to 5 p.m. Workshop Wednesday: Utilizing Joint Ventures/Strategic Partnerships on HISD Projects 11/6/2013   3 to 5 p.m. 21st Century Schools Advisory Committee Meeting 11/26/2013   4 to 5 p.m. Thanksgiving Break 11/27/2013 through 11/29/13 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.