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NO SCHOOL -  Monday, January 18
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Staff Development Day
School Board
School Board Recognition Month
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MISD is fortunate to have volunteer Board members who have a strong commitment to doing what is best for the children in the district.  The members of the 2009-2010 Board of Trustees are: Phil Seay, President; Jay Roberts, Vice President; Tom Moore, Secretary; Duke Burge, Jim Mentzel,
Dr. Wayne Shuffield and Cindy Williams.
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Bad Weather
Make-up Day

All MISD schools were closed on Jan. 7 due to icy road conditions. Students will make up that day on May 4.

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MHS Theatre & Choir Students Present FOOTLOOSE: Musical

The program will be performed January 21-23 at 7pm and Sunday, January 24 at 2pm in the MHS Auditorium. Tickets are $10 and are now available online at www.seatyourself.biz/mhs. There is a 75 cent surcharge for online purchases. Tickets will be available next week in the Theatre room (411) or at the box office on the night of the show. Come out and have a great time at FOOTLOOSE!

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Special Education Transition Expo Resource Night
for Parents

Parents, students, families, caregivers, and professionals involved in the lives of students with disabilities are encouraged to attend the free expo night Thursday, February 25 from 6-7:30pm in the MHS Cafeteria.
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Superintendent Search Process

MISD has a contract with Horn, Smith, Wood & Preston, a superintendent search firm, to assist us in locating our next superintendent of schools.  On December 14, a proposed calendar was set detailing the information for Board members in regard to proceeding with the superintendent search. (Dates are subject to change.)
  • Dec. 17  Board set qualifications for superintendent candidates
  • Dec. 18  March 8 Solicitation and recruitment of candidate
  • Jan. 18  Profile meetings with teachers, administrators and     community
  • March 8  Deadline for accepting applications
  • March 22  Presentation of candidates to board
  • March 29 - April 2 Interview candidates
  • April 2  Name a Lone Finalist
  • April 26  Announce new superintendent
  • June 1, 2010  New superintendent begins
Community Input for New Superintendent
The Midlothian ISD Board of Trustees appreciates community input to assist with developing a profile to determine the most important characteristics in a new superintendent. Community members can share their input on Monday, January 18 at 6:30pm in the boardroom located at the MISD Administration Bldg.
Partner-Up with MISD

The newPIE logo Midlothian ISD Partners in Education program is an organized effort for businesses, organizations and community members to contribute time, talents, resources and money to enhance the education of MISD students.

Volunteer Opportunities
·    Senior Citizens: Read to kids, bus/hall greeters, senior tour day
·    Tutors: Work one-on-one with students in various grade levels
·    Mentors: Spend time with identified students at campuses
·    Lunch & Reading Buddies
·    Career Day/Guest Speakers: Businesses and community experts share career experience with students

Sponsorship Opportunities
MISD Education Foundation (MEF), Special Event Sponsors, Business Advertisement on MISD web site, Campus Supply & District-wide Needs, Adopt-a-School, Football Stadium Scoreboard Advertisement and much more.

Become a Partner Today!
Email Public Relations Coordinator Jana Hathorne at or call 972-775-8296, ext. 1037.

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"Love and Logic" program begins at Irvin

Love and Logic is a common-sense approach that provides educators and parents easy-to-learn skills that create respect, responsibility and good decision-making in youth.

The free MISD parent seminar is based on the principles of Love and Logic. Classes will be from 7-9pm on January 11, 25; February 1, 8, 15, 22 at J.R. Irvin Elementary School. Contact Elizabeth Adkins, Irvin Counselor at 972-775-8239 for questions. *Free Childcare.
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