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Midway Earns Superior Financial Integrity Rating for 9th Consecutive Year

For the ninth straight year, Midway ISD has been awarded the highest possible rating of “Superior Achievement” under the Texas Education Agency’s Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST).
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2019 Bond Wrap-Up: Final Look at Completed Projects

Earlier this spring, all projects funded by the 2019 bond package were successfully completed.
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District to Save More Than Half a Million With Early Bond Payoff

Midway ISD and its taxpayers are set to save more than $500,000 in interest costs after the Board of Trustees approved a defeasance resolution at its regular August meeting, enabling the district to pay off bond debt ahead of schedule. 
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Board Approves 2024-25 Tax Rate

The Midway Independent School District Board of Trustees officially adopted the tax rate for the 2024-25 fiscal year during their regular August meeting.
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Midway ISD Approves 24-25 Budget

The Midway ISD Board of Trustees approved the budget for the 2024-25 school year during their regular June meeting.
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Midway Community Approves Funding for Teacher Retention and Recruitment

The Midway Independent School District is grateful for the resounding passage of the Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) and show of support for our teachers. The MISD Board of Trustees sought community support to address critical funding needs for competitive retention and recruitment of high-quality educators.
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Midway ISD Maintains Highest Financial Integrity Rating 8 Years Running

For the eighth consecutive year, Midway ISD has been recognized for upholding the highest standards of financial integrity and transparency set by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
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Explaining the VATRE... Ballot Language and More

Why would an overall tax rate decrease require taxpayer approval? Midway's Parent Editorial Board requested a deeper dive into the moving parts of the Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE), explaining the ballot language in particular. This article also summarizes what happens if you vote FOR or AGAINST the proposition.