Austin Independent School District

Jacobs to Manage Austin Independent School District Modernization Program

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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DALLAS, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE: J) was selected by Austin Independent School District (ISD) in Austin, Texas to provide program management services in support of the district's capital improvement program. The program will implement more than $2.4 billion in capital works for Austin ISD facilities including modernization of 25 schools through full or phased renovations, districtwide security improvements, technology upgrades and maintenance.

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  • DALLAS, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE: J) was selected by Austin Independent School District (ISD) in Austin, Texas to provide program management services in support of the district's capital improvement program.
  • Jacobs was chosen as one of three program managers that will each lead a segment of the capital improvement program.
  • Jacobs' five-year contract is to manage approximately $517 million worth of capital projects, specifically overseeing the development of ten schools within Austin ISD.
  • Jacobs previously provided program management services in support of Austin ISD's $450 million "Children First Bond Program" between 1996 and 2001.

Austin ISD Launches New Website for Potential Bond Investors

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD) today announced its new website for financial information, AustinISDInvestorRelations.com. The new site, created in partnership with BondLink, will make the district's financial information more readily available for the community and potential bond investors, in preparation for Austin ISD's upcoming bond sale.

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  • District partners with BondLink to enhance transparency, attract institutional investors
    AUSTIN, Texas, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD) today announced its new website for financial information, AustinISDInvestorRelations.com .
  • The new site, created in partnership with BondLink , will make the district's financial information more readily available for the community and potential bond investors, in preparation for Austin ISD's upcoming bond sale.
  • In November 2022, Austin voters overwhelmingly approved Austin ISD's $2.4 billion bond package, the largest ever in Central Texas.
  • "Austin ISD is committed to credit quality and strong relationships with our investors and our community," said Eduardo Ramos, Chief Financial Officer at Austin ISD.

A Solution for Safer, Healthier Schools

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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DULUTH, Minn., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Althing announces an answer to the epidemic of behavioral health and safety concerns among our youth.(www.airs4districts.com).

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  • For three years Althing has been delivering behavioral health and safety services in select schools that have resulted in healthier, more informed and safer districts.
  • "Schools can be paralyzed by the fear of identifying the full student need, while not having a way to provide needed services.
  • superintendent of Austin Public Schools, Austin, Minnesota "We no longer have that barrier, schools can have confidence in helping the kids in need.
  • District AIRs helps schools achieve their health and safety imperative.

Casoro Group Education Foundation Announces Scholarship Program and Educational Partnership with Huston-Tillotson University

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Casoro Group Education Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Austin-based multifamily real estate investment firm Casoro Group, today announced the establishment of the Casoro Group Education Foundation Real Estate Scholars Program created in partnership with Huston-Tillotson University, a Historically Black University in Austin. The University will hold a special event at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding that formally launches the partnership, and the program will start accepting applications immediately, with funding rolling out to a limited number of recipients each year. Courses will be offered starting in Fall 2023.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Casoro Group Education Foundation , the philanthropic arm of Austin-based multifamily real estate investment firm Casoro Group , today announced the establishment of the Casoro Group Education Foundation Real Estate Scholars Program created in partnership with Huston-Tillotson University , a Historically Black University in Austin.
  • The Foundation and the University co-developed a curriculum within HT's School of Business and Technology.
  • The Casoro Group Education Foundation is dedicated to providing educational and career assistance to minorities through increased participation in the real estate industry.
  • To learn more or donate to the Foundation, please visit Casoro Group Education Foundation .

KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Scenic Pass, a New-Home Community in Austin, Texas

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Tuesday, December 27, 2022
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KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Scenic Pass, a new, single-family home community in Austin.

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  • KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Scenic Pass, a new, single-family home community in Austin.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221227005056/en/
    KB Home announces the grand opening of Scenic Pass, a new-home community in Austin, Texas.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The homes at Scenic Pass showcase popular design characteristics like large kitchens overlooking great rooms, expansive bedroom suites with walk-in closets, and spacious lofts.
  • The Scenic Pass sales office and model homes are open for walk-in visits and private in-person tours by appointment.

Casoro Group Education Foundation Launches Partnership with Austin Independent School District

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Casoro Group Education Foundation ("CGEF" or "the Foundation"), announced today it is partnering with the Austin Independent School District ("AISD" or "Austin ISD") on the district's innovative program, Pathways in Technology ("P-TECH"), which helps students explore career options and jump-start their educational trajectories in those careers.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Casoro Group Education Foundation ("CGEF" or "the Foundation"), announced today it is partnering with the Austin Independent School District ("AISD" or "Austin ISD") on the district's innovative program, Pathways in Technology ("P-TECH"), which helps students explore career options and jump-start their educational trajectories in those careers.
  • The Foundation which was established in 2021 by Casoro Group , an Austin-based multifamily real estate investment firm will collaborate with AISD on the implementation of the business-focused P-TECH program at LBJ Early College High School .
  • The Casoro Group Education Foundation is dedicated to providing educational and career assistance to economically disadvantaged youth, through increased participation in the real estate industry.
  • To learn more about Casoro Group, please visit https://casorogroup.com/ or https://www.cgeducationfoundation.org/ .

Nomi Health deepens Texas roots, opens regional office in Austin on path to rewire how health care works in Texas and beyond

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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Nomi Health , the direct health care company making it easier than ever to access the highest quality affordable care across the U.S., celebrates the grand opening of its regional office in Austin, Texas.

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  • Nomi Health , the direct health care company making it easier than ever to access the highest quality affordable care across the U.S., celebrates the grand opening of its regional office in Austin, Texas.
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    Nomi Health celebrates its Austin office grand opening with a ribbon cutting on Tues., Oct. 25, 2022.
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    "Texas is my home, and it is home to nearly 60 Nomi Health employees at our Austin office and other dedicated team members statewide.
  • Nomi Health is seeking people who want to help make health care affordable and accessible for all.

LINQ Appoints Nationally Recognized School CFO to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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WILMINGTON, N.C., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LINQ, the only 100% cloud and browser-based school nutrition and administration solutions available to the K-12 industry, today announced the appointment of seasoned school financial expert Nicole Conley to its Board of Directors. Conley is currently a Managing Director for Siebert Williams Shank Co. LLC, the largest woman and minority-owned investment bank in the United States. Previously, she served as the Chief Finance, Business, and Operations Officer for the Austin Independent School District. Conley managed a nearly $3 billion budget and capital program, including 129 school communities serving more than 80,000 students.

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  • WILMINGTON, N.C., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LINQ , the only 100% cloud and browser-based school nutrition and administration solutions available to the K-12 industry, today announced the appointment of seasoned school financial expert Nicole Conley to its Board of Directors.
  • Previously, she served as the Chief Finance, Business, and Operations Officer for the Austin Independent School District.
  • Conley managed a nearly $3 billion budget and capital program, including 129 school communities serving more than 80,000 students.
  • "As a nationally recognized school finance expert, Nicole's skill set and deep expertise will be invaluable to the diverse districts we serve.

KBRA Assigns AAA Rating with Stable Outlook to Austin Independent School District’s Series 2022 A, B, C, D, and E Bonds

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Friday, October 14, 2022
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KBRA assigns a long-term rating of AAA with a Stable Outlook to the following Austin Independent School District bonds:

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  • KBRA assigns a long-term rating of AAA with a Stable Outlook to the following Austin Independent School District bonds:
    Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2022A
    Click here to view the report.
  • Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA) is a full-service credit rating agency registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an NRSRO.
  • Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is registered as a CRA with the European Securities and Markets Authority.
  • KBRA is also recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a Credit Rating Provider.

Life Time Foundation Commits to 'Get Kids Moving' with more than $600,000 in Grants to Nineteen Youth Organizations Across the Nation

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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CHANHASSEN, Minn., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of Life Time (NYSE: LTH), announces nineteen grant recipients from its Get Kids Moving initiative, a new program launched in November 2021 to spark exercise and healthy movement in nation's youth. The program complements the Life Time Foundation's established and heralded work in improving youth nutrition through partnerships with more than 35 school districts, working to serve the most nourishing, delicious food possible to the students in their care, impacting 3,634 school sites and 1.7 million students since 2011.

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  • Upon announcing Get Kids Moving!, the Life Time Foundation received funding applications from more than 60 school districts, school sites and community organizations.
  • For 10-15 hours a week, children participate in sessions designed to target whole-child fitness (physical, social-emotional and mental).
  • American Senior High School Miami, $15,000
    The American Patriots Runners Team provides equal opportunity for students with special needs and diverse backgrounds to get interested in fitness.
  • The challenges will incorporate camaraderie, sportsmanship, and goal setting by gradually building endurance through fun and competitive games.