Orange County Public Schools

ABM Helps Large Virginia School System Save $6.7 Million with Facility Enhancements

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ABM (NYSE: ABM), a leading provider of facility services, infrastructure and eMobility solutions announced the initiation of an Energy Performance Contracting program for Orange County Public Schools (“OCPS”) in central Virginia. This marks the third energy savings project for OCPS by ABM. The new project creates an additional $6.7 million in projected energy and operating cost savings over a twenty-year period. In addition, OCPS will undergo an extensive upgrade to a critical HVAC mechanical system, and LED lighting upgrades enhancing learning environments for all its schools.

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  • The new project creates an additional $6.7 million in projected energy and operating cost savings over a twenty-year period.
  • In addition, OCPS will undergo an extensive upgrade to a critical HVAC mechanical system, and LED lighting upgrades enhancing learning environments for all its schools.
  • ABM works with more than 500 K-12 school systems, colleges, and universities throughout the U.S.
  • This video outlines how ABM provides a way to empower investment in educational facilities without upfront costs or tax increases.

IXL and Orange County Public Schools Expand Partnership to Support Core Math Instruction and Improve High School Reading Skills

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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SAN MATEO, Calif., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IXL, the personalized learning platform used by 15 million students, has announced an expansion of its partnership with Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) in Florida. In this new phase of collaboration, the district will leverage IXL's award-winning platform to support core math instruction in grades 6-12 and deliver targeted reading interventions to high school students. IXL is used by 30 percent of all K-12 students in Florida, accounting for one million learners.

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  • In this new phase of collaboration, the district will leverage IXL's award-winning platform to support core math instruction in grades 6-12 and deliver targeted reading interventions to high school students.
  • Orange County Public Schools is the eighth-largest K-12 school system in the country.
  • OCPS began using IXL's all-inclusive platform in 2021 to support Algebra 1 and Geometry instruction, and recently expanded its implementation to cover all middle and high school math.
  • "We are excited to deepen our partnership with Orange County Public Schools and provide even more educators with resources that help all students realize their full potential.

American College of Education Welcomes Dr. Barbara Jenkins to its Board of Trustees

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American College of Education® (ACE), a leading conferrer of graduate degrees in education1, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Barbara Jenkins to its board of trustees. Her extensive education and leadership experience is solidly aligned with ACE's commitment to providing quality programs in a variety of verticals.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American College of Education® ( ACE ), a leading conferrer of graduate degrees in education1, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Barbara Jenkins to its board of trustees.
  • Her extensive education and leadership experience is solidly aligned with ACE's commitment to providing quality programs in a variety of verticals.
  • Dr. Jenkins brings over 30 years of education experience to the role.
  • ACE Board of Trustees Chair Dr. Jeri Nowakowski said, "Dr. Jenkins brings exceptional experience, and we are thrilled to welcome her to our board of trustees."

Disney to Host Royal Ball for Wish Families During World Princess Week

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Walt Disney World and Make-A-Wish® are announcing the "Once Upon A Wish Party," a special all-day royal experience being dreamed up just for wish families, and revealed the first wish as part of this event to a Florida first grader from the Orange County Public School district.

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  • Walt Disney World to welcome wish kids from across the country at "Once Upon A Wish Party," a special princess-themed ball just for wish families to be held during the company's World Princess Week celebrations taking place August 20-26.
  • Disney reveals first wish as part of the event to a Florida first grader during final week of the school year.
  • Minnie Mouse, Disney cast members and Make-A-Wish surprised 7-year-old Scarlett from Ventura Elementary School in Kissimmee, Fla. with the news her wish for a "Disney Princess experience" was coming true.
  • This first-of-its-kind wish event will take place during the company's World Princess Week celebration from August 20-26.

Hertz and Mayor Dyer Launch "Hertz Electrifies Orlando"

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hertz (NASDAQ: HTZ) chair and CEO Stephen Scherr and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer launched Hertz Electrifies Orlando, a public private partnership aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and expanding the environmental and economic benefits of electrification across Orlando.

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  • In addition, Hertz is working with Orange Technical College (OTC) to help bring EV tools and training to its auto servicing students.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Mayor Dyer to launch Hertz Electrifies in Orlando, the largest rental car market in the world," said Stephen Scherr, Hertz chair and CEO.
  • "Our partnership with Hertz Electrifies will help us meet our goal of accelerating electric vehicles and expanding charging infrastructure.
  • Orlando is the fourth City to partner with Hertz through Hertz Electrifies, as part of a multi-city rollout of this national public-private initiative.

Walt Disney World Gives Local Teachers and Community Early Preview of TRON Lightcycle / Run Before April 4 Opening

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of the opening of TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise on Tuesday, April 4, Walt Disney World Resort welcomed local Central Florida teachers and community leaders for a special preview of the attraction and announced a new donation of $100,000 to support STEM education in Orange County Public Schools.

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  • Caps resort's 50th Anniversary celebration that included over $6.5 million in grants from Disney to Central Florida nonprofits.
  • LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of the opening of TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise on Tuesday, April 4, Walt Disney World Resort welcomed local Central Florida teachers and community leaders for a special preview of the attraction and announced a new donation of $100,000 to support STEM education in Orange County Public Schools.
  • Walt Disney World just wrapped up its 50th Anniversary celebration, which included more than $6.5 million in grants to 60+ nonprofits.
  • During the celebration, Walt Disney World cast personally volunteered more than 233,000 hours at local organizations through our Disney VoluntEARS Program.

Award Winning Superintendents Join Abl Advisory Board to Modernize School Operations and Remove Barriers to Postsecondary Success

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Abl, a software company that uncovers and disrupts ineffective and inequitable academic pathways through transcript data analysis, announced an inaugural Advisory Board of former Superintendents who led the largest school districts across the country to support the company's strategic growth objectives and market expansion. The establishment of the new Board comes on the heels of news of Abl's recent expansion into large urban school districts across the country.

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  • Abl announced the appointment of Michael Hinojosa, Barbara Jenkins, Bill Hite, Dwight Jones, Tammy Campbell and Michael Poore to the inaugural Advisory Board.
  • The establishment of the new Board comes on the heels of news of Abl's recent expansion into large urban school districts across the country.
  • "I am thrilled about the opportunity to serve the Abl team to increase postsecondary opportunities and create equitable academic pathways for all students."
  • With the guidance of these new members, Abl looks forward to continuing its important work to systematically modernize school scheduling and operations to strategically remove barriers to postsecondary success.

SeaWorld Orlando and Orange County Public Schools Celebrate 40 Years of Partnership in Conservation Education

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld Orlando today announced it is celebrating 40 years of partnership with Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) in providing hands-on environmental and conservation education. SeaWorld and OCPS together teach students about marine life, veterinary care, hydroponic gardening, beekeeping, environmental conservation and more through field trips, immersive experiences and class discussions. The continued partnership between SeaWorld and OCPS aims to inspire the next generation to care for the environment and make a difference in the natural world.

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  • As part of this partnership, SeaWorld works closely with Eco Club, a group of students within OCPS dedicated to environmental conservation.
  • Students in Eco Club learn about marine life, agriculture, conservation and the natural world through fun, hands-on activities centered around environmental education.
  • Eco Club continues to provide this lettuce to the manatees at SeaWorld Orlando and visits the park annually to participate in the feedings.
  • SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. owns or licenses a portfolio of recognized brands including SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica, Sesame Place and Sea Rescue.

Zyscovich, Inc. Announces Strategic Investment From Godspeed Capital-Backed Prime ABA

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220707005142/en/
    Through this investment, Godspeed will partner with Zyscovich leadership to establish the Company as a signature brand within its existing multi-disciplinary growth platform Prime ABA, LP (Prime ABA), further expanding Prime ABAs expertise across the Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting (AEC) market.
  • We are very excited to now be including the high-quality engineering capabilities of the Prime ABA platform into our core services.
  • This investment further accelerates our objective of establishing Prime ABA as a leading multi-disciplinary AEC firm with a strategic focus in the Southern United States.
  • Prime ABA employs over 150 employees and addresses the most complex and critical projects for their clients across five strategically located offices domestically.

Gilbane Building Company Begins Renovation at Orange Technical College In Orlando, Florida

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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ORLANDO, Fla., July 06, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane is providing construction management services for the comprehensive renovation project located in the heart of Creative Village within Orange Technical College's (OTC) main campus. OTC is part of Orange County Public Schools and has five campuses offering various technical programs of study leading to career certifications and licensures in some of the area's most critical fields.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., July 06, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane is providing construction management services for the comprehensive renovation project located in the heart of Creative Village within Orange Technical College's (OTC) main campus.
  • "We are excited to continue our partnership with Orange County Public Schools," said Shane Burnsed, Area Manager, Gilbane Building Company.
  • Gilbane Building Company will accomplish this project in two phases with an anticipated completion date of late fall of 2023.
  • This project will help Orange County Public Schools reimagine education and better integrate career and technical education," said Scott Weidl, Senior Director at the Orange Technical College main campus downtown.