Education
BY BROOKE SJOBERG
RRISD makes progress on 2024 bond projects In the first year of the district’s $932 million 2024 bond program, schools and facilities across the district received lighting improvements and new equipment, while students and teachers received new devices, among other projects. The district sold its second tranche of the voter-approved bonds in February, making $300 million available to fund capital projects. What you need to know Bond management firm HPM provided an update on the district’s activity, as well as an outlook for the next year of bond-funded efforts planned for RRISD in a Feb. 19 board meeting. With an additional $300 million yielded from the recent bond sale, the district will begin 151 new projects and continue work on 92 ongoing projects. Some ongoing projects were fully funded in the first year, but installation or execution has
ACC partners with Trellis for AI program Austin Community College announced a new partnership with the Round Rock-based Trellis Foundation to create an artificial intel- ligence-driven system to support students. About the program The platform will pull students’ real-time data, connecting them to advising offices, tutoring, financial aid, mental health and wraparound services in a proactive manner. The initiative is supported by a three-year grant of $875,000 from the foundation. According to a news release shared by ACC after the announcement, four in 10 com- munity college students do not complete a credential such as a degree or certificate within six years, often due to financial, academic or personal challenges.
Schools to receive comprehensive improvements this year: Berkman Elementary School Great Oaks Elementary School Deerpark Middle School Cedar Ridge High School McNeil High School
Stony Point High School Westwood High School C.D. Fulkes Auditorium CTE Center Support services buildings
SOURCE: ROUND ROCK ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT
been delayed to minimize impact to the district’s budget when it comes time to replace certain items, such as water bottle fillers, which will be spread over four years. Per the district, 10 comprehensive improve- ments to campuses across the district are planned to break ground this year, including turf and track upgrades, HVAC and roof replacements, and relocation of about 40 portables.
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