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Angelo Villamar
13 minutes ago3 min read
The Future of Texas School Bond Ratings: What Districts Should Expect in 2025
For Texas school districts, bond ratings  are more than just a financial metric—they determine how affordably a district can borrow money...
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Angelo Villamar
1 day ago3 min read
Understanding Recapture (Robin Hood) and Its Impact on Texas School Districts
In the world of Texas public school finance , few topics spark more debate than recapture , commonly known as the "Robin Hood" system ....
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rudym12wp
Dec 9, 20243 min read
Dream Big With Optimism
Some conversations with your kids feel like milestones, moments where you’re not just a parent but a guide helping them see the bigger...
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rudym12wp
Nov 6, 20242 min read
The Urgent Need for Increased Special Education Funding in Texas Public Schools
As a quick reminder, in Texas, the Basic Allotment serves as the foundational per-student funding for public schools, currently set at...
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rudym12wp
Oct 10, 20242 min read
Embracing Continuous Improvement: The Path to Mastery
At Nickel Hayden, we recently dedicated two days to intensive quantitative training, focusing on School Finance, among other public...
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rudym12wp
Aug 27, 20242 min read
A Glimpse into the TX School Bond Elections for November 2024Â
As Texas school districts gear up for the bond elections in November 2024 there is a lot at stake and great potential for changes. Each...
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rudym12wp
Apr 24, 20243 min read
Rising from the B Team: A Lesson in Perseverance and Excellence
Back in 7th grade, I started a journey that surprisingly shaped my professional ethos in profound ways. It was the year I made the B team...
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rudym12wp
Mar 25, 20243 min read
The Top 5 Items for Successful Bond Pricing
This morning I was reminded that pricing bonds is part art and part science. It means requiring an in-depth knowledge of the market and...
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Rudy Mejia
Feb 22, 20242 min read
Austin ISD Selects Nickel Hayden Advisors as a Co-Financial Advisor
I am filled with immense gratitude and humility as I share the wonderful news of our partnership with Austin Independent School District...
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Rudy Mejia
Feb 20, 20244 min read
Navigating Bond Elections for Texas School Infrastructure Improvements: Nickel Hayden’s Top 3 Tips for Bond Planning and Execution
Navigating bond elections for infrastructure improvements is a vital process for Texas school districts, facing the dual challenges of an...
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Rudy Mejia
Feb 1, 20243 min read
Why the name Nickel Hayden?
When it comes to naming a company, it's like picking a tattoo – it has to mean something, and you're going to wear it forever. So when we...
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angie07531
Jan 30, 20242 min read
Partnership: BondLink and Nickel Hayden
Nickel Hayden Announces Strategic Partnership with BondLink to Strengthen Its Investor Outreach & Distribution [BOSTON, MA, January 18,...
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