Baird served as senior managing underwriter for Pinecrest Academy of Nevada's $37.3M financing, the first publicly sold charter school issue rated in the 'BB'-category to be priced with discount bonds by any underwriter in 2024.
Baird’s California K-12 Public Finance group served as sole managing underwriter on a $4.82M certificates of participation financing for Upper Lake Unified School District, tailored to the district’s energy efficiency needs amid a volatile market.
Pacific Grove Unified School District worked with Baird on an $8.7M general obligation bond financing linked to a voter-approved measure, executed in a challenging market environment with disciplined pricing and strong investor interest.
Baird served as senior managing underwriter on Comal ISD’s $465.7M new money and refunding bonds, achieving a 3.80% true interest cost and delivering $10.3M in net present value savings from the refunding.
With a goal to maximize proceeds despite rising construction costs, Baird underwrote the Community Park District of La Grange Park's $10.7M park bonds to fund a major recreation center expansion.
To support a campus expansion project, Valor Education in Texas partnered with Baird to serve as sole managing underwriter on a non-rated financing.
Baird served as sole managing underwriter to American Leadership Academy in Arizona to achieve strong investor demand, resulting in competitive yields.
Baird underwrote the City of East Peoria’s $19.3M GO Bonds to finance a new police station. The City secured a true interest cost of 4.16% on a 27 year financing.
Given the unique nature of a STEM designated 501(c)(3) non-profit independent school, Baird’s Columbus Ohio office collaborated with the firm’s National Charter School Finance team to serve as sole managing underwriter on the $21.5M Baa3 rated financing for Dayton Regional STEM School.
Bedford Park aimed to fund Phase 2 of its Event Center expansion by adding major sports, retail, and community amenities. Baird served as sole managing underwriter on the Hotel/Motel Tax Revenue Bonds.
Baird identified the Village’s First Lien Water and Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2015 as a potential current refunding candidate in early 2024 and served as sole underwriter to generate gross debt service savings of $333K for the Village.
Baird served as senior managing underwriter to the Trinity River Authority of Texas' Red Oak Creek System bonds to provide funds to refund a portion of outstanding revenue bonds.
Baird served as municipal advisor, guiding the City of Woodstock’s $12.0M GO bond issuance from planning through competitive sale, ultimately achieving a true interest cost of 3.87%.
Baird served as senior managing underwriter on Springfield’s $25.1M GO Refunding & Improvement Bonds, delivering debt service savings and financing three new fire stations.
As sole managing underwriter, Baird helped Tipp City Exempted Village School District issue $78.3M in bonds to fund a new PK–8 school and upgrades to existing facilities.
As senior managing underwriter, Baird helped the City of Rowlett issue three 2024 series to refund obligations for debt service savings and fund streets, roads and park enhancements.
Baird served as municipal advisor on the City’s $34.2M General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024, financing stormwater and sewer improvements across the City.
As senior managing underwriter, Baird helped the District achieve more than $91M in total debt service savings over the life of its Malibu Schools Election of 2018 bond program versus original voter estimates.
Baird underwrote East Dundee’s $5.5M Series 2024 GO Bonds, financing a new parking garage and refinancing prior tax increment revenue bonds for debt service savings.
Baird served as sole managing underwriter for Legacy Traditional Schools in Arizona, generating approximately $19.4M in gross savings from the refunding.
Riverside Leadership Academy in North Carolina partnered with Baird, as sole managing underwriter, in order to create financing solutions for a new charter school.
Baird served as municipal advisor on the Village of Glen Ellyn’s $6.2M GO Bonds, Series 2024, financing wastewater treatment facility improvements for the Glenbard Wastewater Authority.
Baird served as sole managing underwriter on the $20M GO Bonds, Election of 2024, attracting participation from 11 accounts and committing to underwrite just over $1.8M of unsold balances.
Baird led underwriting for the City of Hutto’s 2024 GO Bonds and Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, supporting transportation and water and wastewater infrastructure improvements.
Baird served as sole underwriter on the Village of Hoffman Estates’ $8.8M Series 2024 GO Bonds to finance the design, construction and equipment of Fire Station 21.
Baird served as sole managing underwriter on KIPP Capital Region’s $50.1M BBB-rated bond issue. Strong investor demand supported an aggressive 20-basis-point reprice, with participation from more than 20 accounts.
Baird’s California K–12 Public Finance Group underwrote its first negotiated issue at the firm. Despite a challenging market, the deal was oversubscribed, with all bonds sold at tighter spreads to MMD than a comparable recent A+ insured transaction.
Baird served as sole managing underwriter for Center Grove Community School Corporation, securing participation from 14 institutional investors and delivering cost-effective interest rates.
Baird served as lead bookrunner on Seven Hills Preparatory Academy’s non-rated 37-year fixed-rate financing, privately placing the Series 2024 Bonds with three investors and securing a 6.344% true interest cost.
Baird refinanced the School City of Beech Grove’s outstanding taxable bond to tax-exempt status, generating approximately $100K in debt service savings.
Baird served as sole managing underwriter for New Designs Charter School in California, generating strong demand from 18 accounts.
As senior managing underwriter, Baird helped the City of Corpus Christi issue three bond series to support a range of public improvement projects.
Baird served as sole managing underwriter on Oklahoma’s first and largest publicly offered charter school transaction.
Baird served as sole managing underwriter for IDEA Public Schools’ $204.6M bond issue, attracting strong investor demand.
Baird served as senior underwriter on the Baytown Area Water Authority’s $21.5M Water Supply Contract Revenue Bonds, supporting raw water rehabilitation projects and water treatment expansion.
Baird served as senior managing underwriter on Harmony Public Schools’ $212.4M Texas PSF Guaranteed bond issue, recommending a flexible marketing strategy to capitalize on favorable market conditions while allowing pricing adjustments as needed.
Driven by Baird’s aggressive marketing, the transaction drew strong investor interest on pricing day. Baird also recommended pursuing a bond rating, which enhanced market reception after the School achieved investment-grade status.
Baird served as sole managing underwriter for Great Hearts Texas, leveraging strong investor demand to support expansion and accommodate growing enrollment.
Baird served as sole managing underwriter for Treasure Valley Classical Academy, helping finance the acquisition of its leased school facilities and attracting participation from 12 accounts.
Baird served as senior managing underwriter on Aurora’s $55.8M Taxable GO Bonds, supporting the city’s investment in the new Hollywood Casino.
Baird served as sole underwriter on Bourbonnais School District No. 53’s $3M General Obligation Limited Tax School Bonds to increase working cash, fund roof projects and equipment replacement.
Baird served as sole underwriter on the City’s $27.615M General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2024, financing electric system improvements amid a volatile market.
Baird acted as placement agent on Marengo’s $24M General Obligation Grant Anticipation Promissory Note, securing a variable interest rate through 2028.
Baird served as sole underwriter on Winfield Fire Protection District’s $7.3M General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024, generating $7.5M to build and equip a new fire station in a well-received negotiated sale.
Baird served as sole underwriter on the Village of West Dundee’s $20.3M Series 2024 GO Bonds, financing acquisition of land for future development in the Village’s Spring Hill Mall TIF District.
To continue supporting its mission, Victory Charter School financed facility improvements with Baird serving as sole managing underwriter.
Baird served as placement agent to the City of Chenoa, contacting over 30 banks. The refinancing achieved $72.5K in gross debt service savings and $60.0K in present value savings.
Baird served as co-manager on Elgin School District No. 46’s $57.2M General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2024, financing safety and security upgrades, facility improvements and new classrooms.
