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The board approved consent items numbered 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 9–13 in a single motion. Trustee Mr. Tullis made the motion and Trustee Mr. Alford seconded; the motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.

Board members separately approved item 4 (new course approval) after brief discussion. Trustee Mr. Tullis moved the item; Trustee Miss Vick seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

The board also approved professional-contract recommendations as presented by the superintendent. Trustee Mr. Witt moved that item; Trustee Mr. Tullis seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Several personnel items were placed on the agenda for consideration and the board planned to address them in closed session later in the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Midway ISD board approved the consent agenda, a new course, and professional contracts in voice votes; the board set several items for separate action and closed session for personnel matters.","taxTitle","MIDWAY ISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",38373,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6099747,"Facilities study committee shows enrollment pressure at Park Hill and Chapel Park; renovation versus new-build trade-offs discussed",321,5623000,5944000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2816289-e8cc8aba586d1e40bc411d5556bc5d68&start=5623&end=5944","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2816289-e8cc8aba586d1e40bc411d5556bc5d68/thumbnail_5623000.jpg","/articles/6099747/Texas/Facilities-study-committee-shows-enrollment-pressure-at-Park-Hill-and-Chapel-Park-renovation-versus-new-build-trade-offs-discussed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6099747-963889d79b0c6e8589b04632893053f4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440474&Signature=fWJ2SF5VHIjjW6VY3PDJ7kcwkKv9ISbSfK9dE7N9IgiZeeZGqz4O3IICf30BYba9QNz4b7uXzJE~e3khu8-mQdYXKC1Wq1rdcdEZv6FJDeYSU78AKJNDSk0jkDKS1E4C6Kj93BW5IF9Rb2~77-Sq5l84pWjVTa8ruBTuUMEBnrsdEzDbTB4pDN~qSUeugxnxrNykEtmb9OwFHJCnZMgzQhuzL2guaW2KgnVXk9jJq~7Dw-rl-nbIYpxRDYOtv9ujKQNjFNAD5~r0fSSiUrGxWuY1VFvgbXcb05Fny~U~wa2ZWFIZBIe-~Kvy5TpGvqKA-lhUzSBhYFVcXSEQM2EzyA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Chris Allen and the facilities-study team briefed the Midway ISD board on committee work, showing enrollment projections and facility-condition indicators that the district said could require renovation and, over time, projects with “tens of millions” in order-of-magnitude needs.

Committee chair Jordan Barry and board ex officio member President Russick (board president) described three meetings of the committee as an information-heavy “data dump” that covered enrollment trends, campus capacity and functional utilization. The team singled out Park Hill Elementary — projected to exceed functional capacity in 2027 — and Chapel Park Elementary — projected to be over utilization by 2029 — as campuses needing attention.

The presentation distinguished “capacity” (maximum theoretical classroom space) from “utilization” (what the district counts as practical classroom use). Officials said elementary campuses are trending toward 90% of functional capacity and secondary campuses are within the district’s target range but will require ongoing monitoring.

Staff also explained a facilities-condition-index analysis that rates systems and components; presenters cautioned those index numbers are order-of-magnitude indicators, not project bids. The district has not yet received full site-condition data (parking lots, sidewalks and lighting), staff said, and emphasized all meeting materials and summaries are publicly posted on the district website.

Committee members said future meetings will refine options and timelines and that some projects could not realistically begin until 2028 because of enrollment and planning cycles.

Board members thanked the committee and asked for continued transparency; committee members noted broad community representation and a process that allows anonymous question submissions to shape later meetings.","The Midway ISD facilities-study committee reported data showing elementary utilization rising toward functional capacity, with Park Hill projected over capacity by 2027 and Chapel Park by 2029; the committee emphasized transparent public materials and next steps for site-condition analysis.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6099752,"Midway ISD proposes 15.5 FTEs, $930,000 estimate to ease teacher workload; board debates funding options",1089,3191000,4280000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2816289-e8cc8aba586d1e40bc411d5556bc5d68&start=3191&end=4280","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2816289-e8cc8aba586d1e40bc411d5556bc5d68/thumbnail_3191000.jpg","/articles/6099752/Texas/Midway-ISD-proposes-155-FTEs-930000-estimate-to-ease-teacher-workload-board-debates-funding-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6099752-763b0c33417a94c6906fff4cbabadf74/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440474&Signature=Msy2zARIEycf4rQtdn2gQ5TZsKkHx8~COmwhExJTz4PG1ChLBrmRITuPJ8~TIF34-Iw4SlSVmjzGuoinE7YXSK1JKSlifE1QUTKStJrzvFeV5Q542SSK6yHL6tV61T-R7Iklx0iiPgUeyfNGbMgPUbCOkElSKKTG4pwT3wljs-k3EVvrKlmHYQ7OiSTNS-8T-wc4T3GcPPeLtr027TZnOpw3ss6Q0kLsnSzCqR3LNNoXFFXcrNLcBu8jFIQQFlfFVL5gm9TpehCc0NyJhvLWG4Rj1gnHyDU8kJA6~e86L5Yr-YYpRddHl735Pc2GUrAxA0a9DzDKJjHxCf6dElEVgA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A district human-resources presenter asked the Midway ISD board on Tuesday to approve recruitment of 15.5 full-time-equivalent positions to address workload, student behavior and program growth across grade levels.

The presenter — identified in the meeting as district staff in human-resources — outlined a package that included seven secondary teachers to restore PLC planning time, a CTE health-science teacher, co-teaching special-education positions at the high school, two additional diagnosticians, an additional speech-language pathologist, a special-education counselor and a part-time staff mental-health clinician to be increased to a 20-hour weekly position if approved. The staff estimate for the package was about $930,000 for the next year.

“We have spent the last 18 months really assessing our current personnel structure,” the presenter said, describing work to reuse existing positions and to post vacancies earlier in the hiring cycle. Board members said they’d seen progress in hiring earlier in the season and praised an increase in newly hired teachers before spring break.

Board discussion focused on whether to fund the hires with reserves if the Legislature does not finalize additional aid. Superintendent Chris Allen and other administrators noted House and Senate budget proposals remain unresolved: the House has proposed increases to the basic allotment and significant special-education funding, while the Senate proposals differ.

Board members debated trade-offs between direct compensation increases and hiring additional staff to reduce workload and planning shortfalls. One trustee described the district’s options bluntly: use fund balance to hire now, or risk program cuts later if anticipated state aid does not materialize.

Administrators said the request would be brought back later on the agenda for board action and that job postings should begin quickly if the board approves to improve chances of filling the roles for the 2025–26 school year.","District HR presented a request for 15.5 full-time-equivalent positions (estimated $930,000) aimed at reducing teacher caseloads and restoring PLC planning time; board members weighed state aid prospects and use of fund balance.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6099758,"Midway ISD outlines special education growth, billing changes and data platform rollout",449,1451000,1900000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2816289-e8cc8aba586d1e40bc411d5556bc5d68&start=1451&end=1900","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2816289-e8cc8aba586d1e40bc411d5556bc5d68/thumbnail_1451000.jpg","/articles/6099758/Texas/Midway-ISD-outlines-special-education-growth-billing-changes-and-data-platform-rollout","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6099758-d8140816fed750ddc1ac1c654d5a8d28/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440474&Signature=IJQYDvVUikjiePuRmKU9VwOgTcZF0eCo4ur27bMwTO5biAGUG~ZopqAd9lUYsebO1RorJY5K9KJb2Bf6Xkh43T9r9CiwUxvmCF551lFl57XmFrpGWX60iNMDlQ4w7JNExoiSHDWykyIR9WprQO5waKcieAfV5BJQOmESZfIq77nrZbSts5xJqdS8-uDDXxcCcZ1atFLAZvSdxFMq4BGt2qtnud4t8gK7TznaGgV6f8-Kz4x~sA3lgGdU4wEEipbmAxtSODoCyZ6qwu-CXEoSUEwd-IfzcaDENlsaK2TaagBLR55aHwvt8tY88dLQ89x7HAmTUTAetmsVDHq89~v7xg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lisa Cochran, director of special education for Midway ISD, told the school board Tuesday that the district has expanded programs and upgraded how it tracks services as special education caseloads and early-childhood evaluations increase.

“We have a year of growth, innovation, and community building,” Cochran said, summarizing the department’s progress and challenges. She described a switch to an “Empower” platform that consolidates special education, Section 504, RTI and gifted-and-talented records into a single hub so teachers and parents can receive up-to-date accommodation information overnight.

The update said Midway has about 1,485 special education students and 1,009 Section 504 students after dyslexia services were moved under the special education umbrella. Cochran told the board the district carried out more than 300 initial evaluations last year and must re-evaluate roughly one-third of its special-education population annually — about 495 reevaluations — and that each evaluation can require 10–12 staff hours.

Cochran and other staff described program expansions — including a growing early-childhood effort and a “Empower grama” 18-plus vocational partnership with Robinson ISD — and listed community partners providing internships and practicum placements such as Baylor University and Methodist Children’s Home.

The director warned of tighter billing rules for state-reimbursable medical services and said revenue from billable services has declined, reducing a funding stream the district previously relied on. “Bill for has become less,” Cochran said, listing services still billable (occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech, school-based counseling) and noting stricter documentation and audit exposure.

Board members and staff connected the program update to the legislature. Finance staff said the House has proposed $1.7 billion in additional special education funding but the district does not yet know how any change would flow through the state formulas. Board members asked administrators to send targeted legislative alerts to special-education families so parents understand bills that may affect services and funding.

Cochran described staffing and professional-development priorities: six dyslexia teachers pursuing CALT certification, expansion of early identification and transition supports, and requests to grow district partnerships that produce clinicians and interns. She said the district met federal and state compliance indicators this year and reported strong performance on the indicators the district tracks.

The board thanked Cochran and asked follow-up questions about parent access to the new data system. Cochran said there is not yet an active parent portal, but the vendor is developing one; meanwhile, documents and meeting recordings can be routed electronically to families who consent.","Special education director Lisa Cochran told the Midway ISD board the district has expanded services, adopted a unified student data platform and faces billing and staffing pressures amid state policy changes and increased caseloads.","actionData","errors"]

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