Building Tomorrow’s Schools, Inc. (BTS) is a 501c3 not-for profit corporation formed to foster, promote, and support academic excellence by helping local school districts to provide high quality public educational facilities, while easing the financial burden on local government.
- Limitations in bonding capacity
- Demand for new facilities in residential growth areas
- Restricted financial resources
- Financial benefits to the district by use of alternative facility delivery methods
Steven Bracy
Board Member
Steven is the founder of a consulting firm specializing in all aspects of structured leasing, public and corporate finance, litigation management, facilities construction, and educational services and management. Mr. Bracy has over 35 years of experience as a lawyer and consultant in the municipal finance, corporate and legal industries. In such capacities he has participated in more than 100 financings aggregating over $70 billion during his career.
Specifically, Mr. Bracy is actively involved in the representation of clients with respect to all aspects of their legal, financial, and operational initiatives.
Tisa Oldham
Board Member
As an effective leader, Ms.Tisa Oldham has an extensive track record of success in significantly improving operational and financial performance through strategic management, targeted action plans and innovative solutions. She received a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Florida State University and Master of Business Administration from Florida Atlantic University. She has a wide range of experience in the areas of finance and technology. Currently she provides consulting services and/or project management services for local businesses, with emphasis on fundraising, operations management, event planning, customer service improvement, financial improvement, community awareness, crisis management, and/or Information Technology.
Jennifer Russell
Board Member
With a career spanning across Public Accounting, Architecture and Design, and Environmental Consulting, Jennifer has cultivated a strong foundation in Marketing Professional Services. She specializes in developing strategic marketing initiatives, fostering community engagement, and executing impactful public relations efforts. Jennifer’s dedication to both professional excellence and community involvement has been evident throughout her career, as she has made meaningful contributions through various leadership and volunteer roles. Her diverse industry experience enables her to craft targeted marketing strategies that not only resonate with audiences but also drive measurable results while reinforcing a strong community focus.
Leicha SanMiguel
Board Member
Leicha has over 32 years as a highly effective District Director, School Principal and classroom teacher. Leicha is currently an educational consultant and serves as Project Manager for a Florida-based non-profit organization charged with oversight and implementation of Federal and State level grants designed to assist new schools in their first five years of operation with respect to all aspects of their legal, financial, and operational initiatives. Leicha was named Principal of the Year and led her team to distinction as one of the Most Improved Schools in the state. She was a member of the Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development and recognized by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards for her excellence in educational leadership.