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KBRA Assigns AAA Rating to Austin Independent School District's Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2024 (PSF); Affirms Ratings for Outstanding Debt; Outlook is Stable

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

KBRA assigns a AAA long-term rating with a Stable Outlook to Austin Independent School District’s ("AISD" or "the District") Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2024 (PSF), and concurrently affirms the AAA rating and Stable Outlook for the District’s KBRA-rated Unlimited Tax School Bonds (PSF) and Unlimited Tax School Bonds (Non-PSF) outstanding.

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  • KBRA assigns a AAA long-term rating with a Stable Outlook to Austin Independent School District’s ("AISD" or "the District") Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2024 (PSF), and concurrently affirms the AAA rating and Stable Outlook for the District’s KBRA-rated Unlimited Tax School Bonds (PSF) and Unlimited Tax School Bonds (Non-PSF) outstanding.
  • KBRA understands that proceeds from the sale of the Series 2024 bonds will be used for the construction and acquisition of school buildings, upgrading technology systems, and for stadium improvements.
  • The rating actions reflect the following key credit considerations:
    Strong financial management policies and an experienced, effective management team.
  • While not expected a trend of decline in the ad valorem tax base may negatively impact the rating.

Revolutionizing Dating with AISD: The Future of Dating in the World of Crypto

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Monday, February 5, 2024

Meet AISD, short for AI Social Dating, a groundbreaking dating app that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology to redefine the dating experience.

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  • Meet AISD, short for AI Social Dating, a groundbreaking dating app that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology to redefine the dating experience.
  • With the slogan "The Future of Dating!"
  • AISD introduces a novel approach to dating app dynamics, setting itself apart from traditional platforms by prioritizing safety, authenticity, and user.
  • AISD is not just a dating app; it is a commitment to transforming the dating landscape.

Goodside Health Launches New Wellness Program to Close Gaps in Children's Healthcare

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Through close collaboration with schools and families, and leveraging local resources, Goodside Health provides comprehensive healthcare services to meet the longitudinal needs of students.

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  • Through close collaboration with schools and families, and leveraging local resources, Goodside Health provides comprehensive healthcare services to meet the longitudinal needs of students.
  • The partnership between Goodside Health and school districts exemplifies their commitment to closing gaps in children's healthcare.
  • With their approach and dedication to improving children's health, Goodside Health is making a lasting impact on the lives of K-12 students.
  • For more information about Goodside Health, their initiatives, and how they can impact your community, contact Peter Morrison at [email protected]

Equality Health Foundation Expands Reach Across Multiple States

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Friday, April 21, 2023

HOUSTON, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Equality Health Foundation is expanding its reach of health and well-being services and support to a variety of diverse, underserved communities in Arizona, Texas, and Tennessee. The foundation aims to level the healthcare playing field for the state's culturally diverse and historically underserved neighborhoods. The nonprofit has had the opportunity to serve thousands of Arizona and Texas residents during this winter season by reducing health disparities, expanding access to care, and accelerating health education.

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  • HOUSTON, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Equality Health Foundation is expanding its reach of health and well-being services and support to a variety of diverse, underserved communities in Arizona, Texas, and Tennessee.
  • Equality Health Foundation recently helped break ground on a $7.9 million state-of-the-art multipurpose community center in Uvalde.
  • Equality Health Foundation leadership will participate in the executive committee overseeing the project, which is slated for completion in late 2024.
  • Equality Health Foundation will continue to support Texas residents with its third annual Houston Healthy Fall Festival.

Casoro Group Education Foundation Launches Partnership with Austin Independent School District

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

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/ .

Austin ISD Launches New Partnership to Support District Efforts to Improve Teacher Retention and Engagement

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Monday, July 18, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Austin Independent School District (AISD) in Texas announced a partnership with Upbeat, an innovative teacher retention organization led by former teachers and school leaders. The district is taking several steps to strengthen teacher retention. Their current proposed budget is focused on elevating teacher pay alongside other initiatives, with the goal of becoming the highest paying district in Central Texas in the next two years.

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  • Austin Independent School District in Texas announced a partnership with Upbeat, an innovative teacher retention organization led by former teachers and school leaders.
  • AUSTIN, Texas, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Austin Independent School District (AISD) in Texas announced a partnership with Upbeat, an innovative teacher retention organization led by former teachers and school leaders.
  • The district is taking several steps to strengthen teacher retention.
  • "Figuring out how to best support teachers is crucial for teacher retention," Upbeat Founder and CEO Henry Wellington said.

Texas-based Raptor Technologies Celebrates 20 years of Keeping Texas Schools Safe

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

HOUSTON, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Raptor Technologies ("Raptor"), the US leader in school safety software, announced today that it has exceeded 6,700 schools in the State of Texas that utilize Raptor school safety software.

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  • HOUSTON, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Raptor Technologies ("Raptor"), the US leader in school safety software, announced today that it has exceeded 6,700 schools in the State of Texas that utilize Raptor school safety software.
  • Based in Houston, Raptor has been working for 20 years to keep Texas students and staff safe.
  • With Texas schools facing more safety-related challenges than ever before, Raptor continues to work closely with districts of all sizes to help them achieve their safety goals.
  • "We implemented the Raptor School Safety Suite to keep our school community safe every day," said Wade Stanford, superintendent, Westwood ISD.

City of Amarillo, Mimosa by Airspan to Provide Low-Cost Broadband to Help Up to 10,000 Students, Low-Income Residents in Model Digital Divide Program

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Monday, December 13, 2021

The goal is simple: provide low-cost broadband access to Amarillo to bridge the digital divide and help up to 10,000 students and low-income residents.

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  • The goal is simple: provide low-cost broadband access to Amarillo to bridge the digital divide and help up to 10,000 students and low-income residents.
  • The one thing that makes Amarillos digital divide issue unique is the number of refugees who add to the population.
  • Amarillo Connected is a model for other municipalities and states to use to help bridge the Digital Divide, said Jaime Fink, Mimosa by Airspan VP Technology, Fixed Wireless.
  • Impact Broadband was formed to support rural communities and K-12 in their quests to bring digital equity to residents.

Cadence McShane Completes Construction on Eastside Early College High School

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Saturday, October 16, 2021

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Cadence McShane Construction Company is excited to announce the completion of Austin Independent School District's (Austin ISD) Eastside Early College High School.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Cadence McShane Construction Company is excited to announce the completion of Austin Independent School District's (Austin ISD) Eastside Early College High School.
  • The new construction and modernization of the school is significant for many reasons.
  • "Eastside Early College High School is a very significant project for Austin ISD and the city of Austin as a whole," remarked Srinath Pai Kasturi, Executive Vice President of Cadence McShane.
  • Austin ISD is Austin's home for inclusive learning: high expectations for all children, high outcomes for every student.

Reliant Donates $500,000 to City of Houston’s Complete Communities Initiative to Support Underserved Houstonians

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Today, Reliant, an NRG company, announced a $500,000 commitment to the City of Houstons Complete Communities initiative to support the Bethune Empowerment Center (BEC), a centralized workforce and economic development hub in the Acres Homes community.

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  • Today, Reliant, an NRG company, announced a $500,000 commitment to the City of Houstons Complete Communities initiative to support the Bethune Empowerment Center (BEC), a centralized workforce and economic development hub in the Acres Homes community.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    As the City of Houston works to build employment and economic opportunities in historically neglected neighborhoods, we value the support of corporate partners.
  • Reliants investment in the Bethune Empowerment Center will be life-changing for people who live in Complete Communities, Mayor Sylvester Turner said.
  • The Complete Communities Initiative is focused on improving neighborhoods that have historically been underserved and under-resourced.