Board approves agreement to make school facilities available as mass care centers during disasters

The Midland County School District Board of Education approved an agreement with the Midland County Emergency Management Agency to make school facilities available as mass care centers during the 2025–26 school year. The motion passed by roll call at the meeting.

The agreement designates district facilities for use as mass care locations during disasters, allowing the county emergency management agency to coordinate sheltering or mass-care operations on district property for the 2025–26 school year. Board members did not record a debate over specific facilities, staffing responsibilities, or funding arrangements during the meeting; the motion was brought forward and approved.

During the roll call, board members recorded affirmative votes and the motion carried. The board did not attach any conditions or direct staff to return with additional details at the time of approval.

Superintendent Varner and board members were present for the consideration. The meeting record does not specify which sites will be designated or whether the district or county will cover related operational costs; those operational details were not discussed on the record.