Amid the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, Montgomery ISD is examining ways to improve its operations, from culture to communication to academic achievement, Superintendent Heath Morrison said at a March 12 Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
Based on feedback from the community, including from parents and local business leaders, Morrison said the consensus is that the district has great teachers and students. However, there are also challenges facing MISD, including a lack of transparency and budget problems—which were highlighted during a hazing incident in 2019 and a budget misallocation last year—as well as outdated technology and lower pay as compared to surrounding districts.
“One of the things I heard is [we have] these great employers, especially our teachers, but we’re really worried about losing them because we think the pay is not as competitive as it needs to be,” he said.
To address these challenges, the district is continuing to work on its strategic plan, which is focused on five goals: improving academic achievement; safety; finance and operations; human capital; and communications and customer service.
