Midland ISD Gets $200,000 for Student Support
The Scharbauer Foundation's three-year funding supports student support systems and school safety initiatives through the Safe and Supported Schools Community of Practice.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Scholarships
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Midland ISD is partnering with the Scharbauer Foundation to receive $200,000 in funding over three school years to strengthen student support systems and school safety. The money is provided through the Safe and Supported Schools Community of Practice.
Why it matters
The initiative offers Midland-area students and families expanded support systems at a time when districts are focused on student wellbeing and safety. The district will track results against attendance, discipline, academic achievement, and college, career, and military readiness.
The Scharbauer Foundation committed $100,000 for the 2026-27 school year and $50,000 in each of the following two years. The funding runs through the Safe and Supported Schools Community of Practice led by the H. E. Butt Foundation.
The players
Midland ISD
Midland Independent School District is the public school district serving the city of Midland, Texas.
Scharbauer Foundation
The Scharbauer Foundation is a philanthropic organization that funds education and community initiatives in the Midland area.
H. E. Butt Foundation
The H. E. Butt Foundation is a Texas philanthropic organization that leads the Safe and Supported Schools Community of Practice.
The details
Midland ISD will take part in collaborative learning sessions and receive targeted technical assistance during the first year. The district will assess existing resources and develop action plans aligned with its priorities, followed by two years of implementation, refinement, and sustainment.
Timeline
2026-27 school year: Scharbauer Foundation provides the first $100,000.
First year: Collaborative learning sessions and technical assistance begin.
Following two years: Implementation, refinement, and sustainment of efforts.
Roadmap
The Safe and Supported Schools Community of Practice gives participating Texas districts specialized training, technical assistance, and data analysis. Midland ISD's participation adds the district to a statewide effort focused on student support and school safety.
Students and families in Midland ISD will see the funded student support programs roll out across the district over the coming school years. The district's progress will be measured through attendance, discipline, academic achievement, and readiness metrics.
The takeaway
Foundation funding can give districts dedicated resources for student wellbeing and safety beyond annual budgets. Families can ask their schools how these programs will reach their children.
Further reading
For more on education funding opportunities, explore Scholarships in the Midland area.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Odessa American.
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