North Florida School of Special Education - Jacksonville, FL

North Florida School of Special Education serves students with intellectual and developmental differences. The school provides essential academic, vocational, and social skills education designed to address a variety of disabilities in structured curricula that culminates in self-sufficiency. Forty two percent of students are from low-income households. Financing was provided to reshape the campus including: construction of a 32,000 square foot facility that houses classrooms, therapy rooms, a library, a fine arts complex, a full-sized gymnasium and a commercial teaching kitchen; construction of an equine therapy facility; and upgrades to existing campus facilities. The project creates 41 new full-time jobs and serves 190 students and 70 post-graduates annually. 

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"We engaged Mr. Walton to assist with the financial underwriting, data analysis, and due diligence review during a particularly busy time for our staff. Drawing on his experience working for Community Development Entities, investors, and for sponsors, Mr. Walton stepped right in and took the lead on the project. His diligence in underwriting, collecting and analyzing data, and dedication to quality were immediately evident. During the engagement, Mr. Walton became an integral part of our project team and was an excellent representative of our organization. In addition to our positive experience, other transaction participants also recognized his expertise and ability to move the transaction forward."

-Brian Oxford, New Markets Manager, CAHEC