Rackspace Hosting Commits Support to North East Independent School District

Published on April 3rd, 2009 | 0 comments

Rackspace Hosting, the leader and specialist in hosting, has agreed to support a “Shared Community Compact,” through which Rackspace will continue its efforts to revitalize the community in which it does business and offer expertise and support to the North East Independent School District

Shared Community Compact signals the beginning of an initiative to improve district resources and create a vibrant community

SAN ANTONIO – April 3, 2009 – Rackspace® Hosting, (NYSE: RAX), the leader and specialist in hosting, has agreed to support a “Shared Community Compact,” through which Rackspace will continue its efforts to revitalize the community in which it does business and offer expertise and support to the North East Independent School District (NEISD). As a symbol of the commitment to this cause, Rackspace President and CEO, Lanham Napier, Rackspace Chairman, Graham Weston, NEISD Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Richard A. Middleton, as well as the principals and student representatives from Theodore Roosevelt High School and the six surrounding schools, signed the Compact, which sets forth the support outline for this new initiative.
The intended result of the Compact is that the Roosevelt cluster of schools will be provided with support and funding for technology integrations in classrooms and facility upgrades, literacy projects, parent and teacher academies, access to leading community resources and investments into cutting edge, innovative programs. The focus of the initiative will be to improve the community through motivated students, engaged parents, socially responsible corporations and an involved community. Rackspace expects the total value of its contribution to support the Compact to reach up to half a million dollars over the next several years, through a variety of support channels, including cash contributions, supplies, and expertise.
“At Rackspace, we see an opportunity to build a world-class community right where we work and live,” said Graham Weston, Chairman, Rackspace Hosting. “Working closely with our neighbors at Roosevelt High School, and creating a fully involved community, from students and teachers, to citizens and companies, is our end goal and our support of the Compact will help bring that vision to fruition.”
“NEISD is privileged to have a community-focused company like Rackspace in our own backyard,” said Dr. Richard A. Middleton, Superintendent of Schools. “This is a tremendously valuable commitment for NEISD, and it will help launch our students and community toward success. Even in these economic times, Rackspace is stepping up as a role model and their support will certainly set the bar high for other businesses.”
About Rackspace Hosting
As the leader and specialist in hosting services, Rackspace® Hosting is changing the way businesses worldwide buy IT. Rackspace delivers computing-as-a-service, integrating the industry’s best technologies into a flexible service offering, making computing more reliable and affordable. A trusted partner to companies of all sizes, Rackspace enables IT departments to be more effective. Rackspace is distinguished by its award-winning Fanatical Support®, furthering the company’s mission to be one of the world’s greatest service companies. Rackspace is recognized as one of FORTUNE Magazine’s 100 Best companies to work for in the US, ranking number 43 on the list. Rackspace’s portfolio of hosted IT services includes managed hosting (www.rackspace.com), email hosting (www.mailtrust.com) and cloud hosting (www.mosso.com). For more information on Rackspace Hosting please visit www.rackspace.com.
About North East Independent School District (NEISD)
North East ISD has close to 70 schools and magnet programs with a fall 2008 enrollment of more than 63,000 students. NEISD employs nearly 9,000 people. It is the second largest public school district in the San Antonio area and the ninth largest in the state. NEISD has 19 Exemplary schools, the most in Bexar County, and is a Recognized district. More information about NEISD can be found at www.neisd.net.

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Rackspace Hosting Commits Support to North East Independent School District
Rackspace Hosting, the leader and specialist in hosting, has agreed to support a “Shared Community Compact,” through which Rackspace will continue its efforts to revitalize the community in which it does business and offer expertise and support to the North East Independent School District