Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Budget topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Midway ISD board adopts 2026-27 budget amid $2.5M general fund deficit
Summary
The Midway ISD Board of Trustees unanimously adopted the district's 2026-27 budget after a public hearing with no speakers. The plan reflects a $2.5 million General Fund deficit tied in part to a $2 million staff pay increase, while bond projects show a nearly $2 million favorable variance.
The Midway Independent School District Board of Trustees voted 6-0 on June 16 to adopt the district's 2026-27 budget following a public hearing at which no members of the public spoke. The motion to approve the budget was made by Trustee Colin Witt and seconded by Trustee Jordan Barry; Trustee Stephen Carl was absent.
Finance Director Wesley Brooks told trustees the bond budget worksheet showed nearly a $2 million favorable variance on bond projects but that the General Fund would carry an estimated $2.5 million deficit, which includes a planned $2 million increase for staff pay. Brooks also reported the Child Nutrition Fund was projected to finish the year with about a $36,000 surplus and the Debt Service Fund with about a $1 million surplus.
The budget adoption followed the required public hearing under Texas Education Code 44.004. President Susan Vick opened and closed the hearing after no one addressed the board. Trustees voted to adopt the budget during the same meeting and delegated authority to execute related fiscal actions as needed.
The board packet and staff presentation included more detailed line items and assumptions; administration and the board said they will continue to monitor fund balances and bond project contingencies through the next fiscal year.
