Meet Our Board Members
The Midway Independent School District's Board of Trustees is a group of seven dedicated community leaders who generously offer their time and expertise as volunteers. These Trustees have a combined 64 years of experience with the district, plus involvement as parents of 27 Midway students and graduates.
As members of the School Board, these individuals play a crucial role in shaping the direction and success of the district. Their responsibilities include hiring and evaluating the superintendent, adopting a district vision statement, setting the budget, establishing policies, and determining the tax rate each year.
It is worth noting that Midway ISD has maintained a 20-year low in its tax rate, with the rate for August 2022 set at $1.1246 per $100 valuation. This rate is the lowest per-pupil operational budget in McLennan County. Even considering the I&S rate (bonds for facilities), MISD is seventh lowest of 18 county districts. Additionally, all Texas residents over the age of 65 are eligible for "frozen" school district taxes, meaning that the amount they pay for school taxes will never increase, regardless of changes in the tax rate or property values.
Pete Rusek
Mr. Pete Rusek has been a Board member since 1996, serving as Board President since 2004. He is currently an attorney and shareholder with Sheehy, Lovelace, and Mayfield, P.C. He serves as a member of the Westside Rotary Club and on the Heart of Texas Goodwill Board. Pete and his wife, Robbie, have five Midway graduates and stay active supporting Midway extracurricular activities.
pete.rusek@midwayisd.org
Susan Vick
Ms. Susan Vick is Midway's first female Vice President of the Board. She joined the Board in 2011. She is the mother of four Midway alumnae. She serves on the Cameron Park Zoological & Botanical Society Board of Directors, and volunteers with the Festival on the Brazos. Vick is an active member of the Kappa Alpha Theta Alumni Association, St. Pauls’ Episcopal Church and has served on the board for Fidelity Bank of Texas and Strasburger Enterprises, Inc. Vick is a graduate of Baylor University.
susan.vick@midwayisd.org
Pam Watts
Mrs. Pam Watts joined the board in 2016. She is the current Board Secretary. Mrs. Watts is a writer, speaker and full-time “booster mom.” She and her husband Brent have four Midway graduates, all of whom attended Midway schools since kindergarten. Since 2000, Mrs. Watts has been an active Midway volunteer at the classroom, campus and district level, serving in organizations such as PTA, booster clubs, and district and community advisory committees. She is the co-founder and administrator of the online community Mothers of Midway, and a coordinator for the Midway chapter of Moms in Prayer International. The Watts are active members of Harris Creek Baptist Church.
pam.watts@midwayisd.org
Rick Tullis
Mr. Rick Tullis joined the board in 2013. As retired President of Capstone Mechanical, Mr. Tullis has been active in supporting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) initiatives, including the Greater Waco Advanced Manufacturing Academy. His community involvement has included coaching youth sports, serving as President of the Waco Business League, Board of Directors for the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Greater Waco Sports Commission, the Baylor School of Engineering Board of Advocates, and co-chairing the TriWaco triathlon. Mr. Tullis and his wife, Elizabeth, have four children—three Midway alumni and one current Midway student.
rick.tullis@midwayisd.org
Brad Alford
Mr. Brad Alford joined the MISD Board of Trustees as a member in 2018. He is president of Alford Construction and past president of the Heart of Texas Home Builders Association (HOTBA). He currently serves on boards for the Central Texas YMCA, Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce, and HOTBA. He is a graduate of Texas A&M University. Mr. Alford and his wife, Robin, have four Midway graduates. The Alfords are members of First United Methodist Church of Waco.
brad.alford@midwayisd.org
Colin Witt
Mr. Colin Witt joined the board in 2021. He and his wife, Cindy, live in Hewitt and have two Midway graduates and a middle school student. Colin is a graduate of Baylor University, where he also worked for 18 years in marketing and technology. He is president of Clever Guys Media, a video production and live streaming company. He has volunteered with several Midway organizations including Band Backers and Choir Boosters. The Witts are active members of Highland Baptist Church.
colin.witt@midwayisd.org
Jonathan Green
Mr. Jonathan Green, MHS Class of 2000, joined the school board in May 2022 in Place VI. The Place VI seat was formerly held by his father, Ivan Green, from 2000 to 2019. Mr. Green is a CPA and owner of J.A. Green Accounting Services and Bancin Business Services. His community service includes serving on the boards of the Midway Education Foundation, Midway Little League, McLennan County Appraisal District, and the Greater Waco Sports Commission. He is a Baylor alum and member of First Woodway Baptist Church. He and his wife Allison have three children currently attending Midway schools.
jonathan.green@midwayisd.org
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