Midland ISD Celebrates School Board Recognition Month

District to Highlight Trustees on Its Social Media Accounts This Week

January 23, 2023 — January is School Board Recognition Month, and Midland ISD is celebrating its trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students.

The theme of this year’s School Board Recognition Month is Forward, Together, which highlights the collaboration among school leadership, teachers, and parents on behalf of students.

Over the course of this week, MISD will introduce the community to its school board members through its Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts, starting today with board President Bryan Murry.

The Job of a Trustee

The Midland ISD School Board conducts district programs in accordance with the state constitution and standards set by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). A policy-making body, the board delegates day-to-day administration to the Superintendent. Major responsibilities of the board include:

Selecting a Superintendent of Schools.
Approving school personnel as recommended by the superintendent.
Adopting goals for the district.
Reviewing and acting on policies.
Adopting an annual budget and setting the tax rate.
Communicating the district's progress to the public.

Who Serves on the Board of Trustees

Midland ISD is separated into seven districts, and each district has a publicly elected trustee that represents them on the board. Trustees serve four-year terms. Here is a quick rundown of school board members and their districts.

District 1: Michael Booker

District 1 is generally located in east Midland.
Booker was elected in 2020 and is in his first term.
Campuses represented in this district are Bunche and Franks elementary schools, Carver Center, Ben Milam International Academy, Pease Communications and Technology Academy, Coleman High School, Legacy Freshman High School and Young Women’s Leadership Academy.

District 2: Robert Marquez

District 2 is generally located in south and east Midland.
Marquez was first elected in 2016 and is in his second term.
Campuses represented by District 2 are De Zavala and South elementary schools, IDEA Travis Academy, Midland Freshman High School and Midland High School.

District 3: Tommy Bishop, Vice President

District 3 is generally located in southwest Midland.
Bishop was first elected in 2006 and is in his fifth term.
Campuses represented by District 3 are Alamo Junior High School and Bonham, Henderson, Jones and Yarbrough elementary schools.

District 4: Katie Joyner, Secretary

District 4 generally extends from central Midland to southwest Midland.
Joyner was elected in 2020 and is in her first term.
Campuses represented in District 4 are Bowie Fine Arts Academy; Burnet, Lamar and Long elementary schools; Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary; San Jacinto Junior High School; and Midland Alternative Program.

District 5: Brandon Hodges

District 5 is generally located in north Midland.
Hodges was elected in 2022 and is in his first term.
Campuses represented by District 5 are Emerson and Santa Rita elementary schools, Goddard Junior High School, Early College High School at Midland College and the Pre-Kindergarten Academy at Midland College.

District 6: Sara Burleson

District 6 is generally located in west and central Midland.
Burleson was elected in 2022 and is in her first term.
Campuses represented in this district are Bush, Fannin, Rusk and Scharbauer elementary schools; Abell Junior High School; and Legacy High School. The Midland College Advanced Technology Center, where MISD Career & Technology Education students attend classes, is also in District 6.

District 7: Bryan Murry, President

District 7 is generally located in northwest Midland.
Murry was first elected in 2016 and is in his second term.
Campuses represented by District 7 are Fasken, Parker and Greathouse elementary schools.

More information about Midland ISD's school board can be found on the district website.

Media Relations Contact:

Trevor Hawes

Communications Specialist

432-240-1044 | trevor.hawes@midlandisd.net