Midway Independent School District reduced its budget deficit after closing Speegleville Elementary School, eliminating programs and reorganizing staff. The budget includes a 2% raise for all employees.
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Speegleville school closure exposes Midway ISD’s enrollment, budget strains
Superintendent Chris Allen said closing the school is “heartbreaking but necessary” as Midway struggles with deficits and stalled growth.
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Midway ISD board votes to close Speegleville Elementary
The decision came after a year-long discussion about closing the school due to high operational costs and an aging facility.
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Midway ISD looks to close Speegleville Elementary to cut costs
District leaders say the aging school is too expensive to operate in a time of stagnant state funding and declining enrollment. “This community is in a state of uncertainty … I feel it and I am sorry,” Trustee Pam Watts said.
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Scaled-down Midway ISD bond focuses on current needs, not growth
Midway trustees ask voters for $83.5 million to address current needs. Another growth-oriented bond issue could follow next year, depending on enrollment and revenue trends.
