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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.

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.

AECOM awarded program management contract for Orange County Public Schools in Florida

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Monday, July 11, 2022
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AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm, announced today it has been selected by Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) in Florida to provide program management services in support of its capital facility program.

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  • AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm, announced today it has been selected by Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) in Florida to provide program management services in support of its capital facility program.
  • Under the five-year base contract, AECOMs responsibilities are expected to include program and project planning, procurement, and contracting support; schedule development and control; management of design; cost estimating; management of construction and project closeout; and the implementation of software solutions for program management and facility condition assessments.
  • OCPS is the fourth largest public school district in Florida and the ninth largest public school district in the U.S., serving over 206,000 students at 202 schools.
  • AECOM (NYSE: ACM) is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.

Barfresh Expands Penetration of the Education Channel with Addition of 473 New School Locations

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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These 473 schools are spread out across two districts in Florida and form a collective student population of over 435,000 students.

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  • These 473 schools are spread out across two districts in Florida and form a collective student population of over 435,000 students.
  • Riccardo Delle Coste, the Companys Chief Executive Officer, stated, We entered the current school year in double the number of school locations and have continued that momentum throughout the year as illustrated with todays expansion release.
  • This revenue milestone is of particular importance given the fourth quarter is historically a lower quarter for our Company based on seasonality.
  • We look forward to announcing additional school locations next fiscal year that will continue to drive significant revenue growth for our Company.