MISD Board Briefs October 2026

BOARD MEETING RECAP

‍Key highlights from our October 2026 Board of Trustees meeting:

• Nearly $3.8 Million in Teacher Incentive Pay: Midway projects 335 teachers will receive additional compensation through the Teacher Incentive Allotment, up from 223 last year. Projected funding increased approximately 90% to nearly $3.5 million, with 182 teachers earning the highest designation, Master. Final state verification is expected in April, with payments planned for May 2027. Read more about the program’s growth and what it means for teachers.
• Student Progress Guides Instruction: Trustees reviewed beginning-of-year reading and mathematics results, the first checkpoint in Midway’s yearlong academic progress monitoring process. Elementary reading averages exceeded national fall norms in every grade from kindergarten through fifth grade. Among secondary students assessed through IXL, 60% scored above the national average in reading and 77% in mathematics. Teachers are using the results to identify learning needs, tailor instruction and set growth goals. Read more about how these assessments guide student learning.
• National Merit Recognition Nearly Doubles: Trustees honored five National Merit Semifinalists and 14 Commended Students—19 honorees compared with 10 last year. The recognition celebrates exceptional academic performance, with the five Semifinalists eligible to pursue Finalist standing and scholarships. Read more about this year’s honorees.
• Recognitions: Trustees honored National Merit scholars, Readers’ Choice schools, MHS’s Apple Distinguished School renewal, and Midway’s teachers and principals. Read the full recognition recap.

NEWS TO KNOW

• Community Bulletin Board: This month’s featured event is the McLennan County Master Gardeners’ free Children’s Garden Fair from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at Pape Gardens. Families can enjoy a scavenger hunt, crafts and hands-on learning stations about gardening in Central Texas. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Browse the  Community Bulletin Board  for more upcoming events, programs and opportunities.
• Learning in the Spotlight: News 25 visited Woodway and Park Hill elementary schools to hear from students and teachers about reading. From practical tips for families to students who plan to read “forever,” the story celebrates how Midway builds strong readers. Read the story and watch the coverage on PNN.
  
• Panther Safety Series: Same Route. Fresh Attention. Familiar routines deserve a safety refresh. This month’s tips cover school zones, pickup lines, walking and biking, bus stops and campus check-in procedures. Review the reminders with everyone who helps your Panther get to school and home safely.
• Honoring Our Veterans: Midway MCJROTC invites veterans among our Midway families and friends to its ninth annual Veterans Day Breakfast and Ceremony on Monday, November 9, from 8:45–10:15 a.m. in the MHS Arena. Families may also submit veteran photos for a districtwide tribute slideshow. View details and submit photos .
  

BOND IN ACTION

• High School Construction on Schedule: Midway High School’s additions and renovations remain on track for completion July 31, 2027. Pier drilling is complete, grade beam construction is halfway finished and underground plumbing is beginning. Upcoming maintenance projects include a generator and technology-related electrical upgrades at the Administration Building, tentatively scheduled for winter break.  View the latest update presented at the October 20 board meeting.
• Castleman Creek HVAC Improvements: Trustees approved a purchasing cooperative process and authorized up to $490,000 in 2025 bond funds to complete Castleman Creek Elementary’s HVAC upgrades. Work in offices and classrooms is planned for Thanksgiving and winter breaks to minimize disruption to learning.
• Bond Information Online: Follow projects, expenditures and committee updates through Midway ISD’s Bond 2025 website at  MidwayISD.org/Bond2025 .