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Midlothian ISD Board Delays Expansion of Virtual Learning Program, Focuses on In-District Execution
The Midlothian ISD Board of Trustees discussed the rollout and potential expansion of a virtual learning program. Currently, 78 students have expressed intent to enroll, with 50 being current MISD students and only 24 being new to the district. The board considered opening the virtual option to surrounding districts, with some trustees expressing concern about executing the program well and managing capacity, while others advocated for expansion to increase revenue and retain students. The current enrollment numbers are below the initial goal of 100 students. The board decided to focus on executing the program with excellence for current MISD constituents first, with discussions for expansion planned for the following year. The program's structure is designed with variable costs, making it potentially profitable even with lower enrollment numbers than traditional classrooms.
Midlothian ISD Budget Workshop Reviews Closeout, 26-27 Draft Budget, and Potential Deficit
The Midlothian ISD Board of Trustees conducted a budget workshop, reviewing the 25-26 budget closeout and discussing the proposed 26-27 budget. The 25-26 budget is expected to end close to balanced with savings tracked. For 26-27, the estimated tax rate is 1.0318, and an average residence may see a decrease in taxes of approximately $144 due to a slight decrease in average market value and the tax rate drop, despite an overall value increase of 9.5% driven by new development. The draft budget projects a deficit of approximately $6.4 million, with potential for updates in October after positions are filled. Discussions also included the possibility of a VATRE (Voter-Approved Tax Reduction) election, potential program cuts for the 27-28 budget if revenue doesn't improve, and the creation of new revenue streams like stadium naming rights. The debt service fund and food service budget were also presented, with adoption scheduled for June 15th.
Midlothian ISD Board Appoints New Executive Directors for Technology, Elementary Education, and Specialized Learning
The Midlothian ISD Board of Trustees met to discuss and approve new hires for key administrative positions. The board unanimously approved John Allen as the Executive Director of Technology Services, Dr. Amanda Rogers as the Executive Director of Elementary Education, and Miss Amelia McMillan as the Executive Director of Specialized Learning. These appointments follow rigorous multi-round selection processes.
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