MISD Board Briefs August 2025

BOARD MEETING RECAP

‍Key highlights from our August 2025 Board of Trustees meeting:

• Bond Election Called: The Board of Trustees unanimously called for an $83.5 million bond election with no tax rate increase. The bond addresses deferred maintenance, safety, technology, and critical district needs while postponing new construction for future consideration. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, with early voting Oct. 20–31.
• 2025–26 Student Handbook Adopted: Trustees approved the updated Student Handbook for the 2025–26 school year. Changes reflect 14 new state laws and district updates, including parental rights provisions, updated attendance rules, new cell phone restrictions, and enhanced library access. Families can view the full handbook online at midwayisd.org/student-handbook.
• Board Holds Tax Rate Steady: The Board adopted a tax rate of $0.9369 per $100 valuation, the same as last year, marking a 38-cent decrease since 2018. Trustees also approved paying off $2–3 million in debt early, continuing Midway ISD’s strong record of fiscal stewardship
• Student & Staff Recognitions: From summer state champions to staff award winners, Midway students and employees continue to shine! Visit Panther Nation News for full coverage of celebrations and recognitions.

NEWS TO KNOW

• Panther Parent Hack: Want to stay up to speed? Learn how to set your ParentSquare notifications and choose how you’d like to receive updates—email, text, or app alerts!
• Back to School Checklist: Start the year stress-free! 🐾 Make sure your ParentSquare notifications are set, bus routes and pick-up plans are clear, and lunch accounts are ready to go. Don’t forget health forms, charging iPads each night, and marking your calendar for important dates. We’ve made it easy—check out the full checklist here: Back to School Checklist.
• August District Fundraisers: Check out the upcoming fundraisers happening around the district.
• In the News: Discover how Midway ISD Police Department is kicking off its second year and preparing for the 2025-26 school year!
• Panther Safety Series: Reminders and tips for making back to school safe and fun (hint: slow down in school zones)!
• Community Bulletin Board: See the latest flyers for events and happenings around town.
• School Discipline Overview: Want to better understand how school discipline works in Texas? Take a look at this new guide that explains expectations for student behavior, possible consequences, parent rights, and recent changes in state law: Overview of School Discipline in Texas for Parents.

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