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District highlights recruitment gains, warns of funding uncertainty and previews dual-enrollment pathway

School District 5 Board of Trustees · January 13, 2026
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Summary

Superintendent Dr. Ross touted higher recruitment turnout and previewed redistricting outreach; academics described a proposed Midlands Tech associate-degree pathway for high schoolers that would require about 60 credit hours and pending board budget approval for transportation and summer coursework.

At the Jan. 12 School District 5 meeting, Superintendent Dr. Ross reported stronger recruitment numbers and outlined outreach tied to forthcoming redistricting, while academics previewed a proposed associate-degree pathway through Midlands Technical College.

"Last year, we had 262 potential employees registered for this event. This year, 467," Dr. Ross said, using the district recruitment drive as evidence of strong interest in district openings.

Dr. Ross also described redistricting…

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