What to watch: Midland ISD’s Board of Trustees meets Aug. 26 at 5:30 p.m. Trustees will review improvement plans from 23 campuses that received C, D, or F ratings from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). They’ll also consider updates to the board’s grievance policy and a teacher certification partnership with West Texas A&M University.

Key points:

  • Campus Improvement Plans: The board now requires schools rated C, D, or F by the TEA to submit improvement plans, based on a policy change adopted in May. The TEA’s A–F accountability system measures student scores on state tests, graduation rates, and readiness for college, career, or the military for each campus and the district as a whole.

Of the 37 MISD campuses that receive ratings, only 14 schools, about 38%, earned an A or B. The Midland Alternative Program and Midland College Pre-K Academy do not receive ratings. The district received a C rating overall.

The improvement plans set 2026 targets using 2025 baseline data. Strategies include Tier I instruction, teacher growth, and data-driven improvement. (Editor’s note: The Permian Press will publish a more in-depth analysis of these plans separately.)

  • State mandates: Trustees will review state mandates that affect schools. One example is the law requiring an armed guard on every campus.

  • Policy revisions: Trustees will consider updates to grievance policies to comply with Senate Bill 12, passed in 2023. SB 12 standardized how school districts handle complaints, requiring clearer timelines, defined roles for administrators and boards, and more transparency.

  • Teacher pipeline: MISD plans to partner with West Texas A&M University to expand local teacher preparation. The program would offer coursework, field experience, and a clear path to certification, addressing teacher shortages by developing more educators within the community.