Midway ISD trustees reviewed a proposed compensation plan at their regular April board meeting Tuesday that would invest up to $2 million in employee compensation for the 2026–27 school year.

Midway ISD trustees officially approved the elimination of the district’s out-of-district transfer fee during the April board meeting, removing a $1,000 cost for families beginning with the 2026–27 school year. While the fee is being eliminated, standards remain high. 

The Midway ISD Board of Trustees approved several key project actions this week, advancing major components of the district’s $83.5 million Bond 2025 program and moving multiple projects into active implementation phases.

The Midway ISD Board of Trustees received an update on the district’s Special Education and Section 504 programs, highlighting continued growth, strong compliance, and expanded opportunities for students.

The Midway High School addition project is moving from concept to construction, as trustees reviewed the schematic design and approved the construction manager for the project at their March meeting.

Midway ISD is preparing for significant costs tied to new state school bus safety requirements, with compliance estimates ranging from approximately $3.8 million to nearly $6.9 million over the next three school years.

The Midway ISD Board of Trustees approved an order of cancellation for the May 2026 trustee election after both positions on the ballot were uncontested.

Midway ISD is once again proving why it stands apart, with new data showing students outperforming the state, region, and peer districts across every major academic measure.