Midland Independent School District Introduces Carlos Ortiz as the New MISD Chief of Police

Midland, Texas/June 26, 2023-Stephanie Howard, Superintendent of Schools at Midland ISD introduced Carlos Ortiz, the district’s new Chief of Police. Chief Ortis has 27 years of law enforcement experience and is a recent retiree for the U.S. Border Patrol. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp. during Operation Desert Storm and Desert Sheild. 

(Stephanie Howard, Superintendent of Schools-Midland ISD/Midland, Texas) 

MISD Chief of Police Carlos Ortiz plans to increase training and to acquire better equipment to be well prepared in the event of school shooting or emergency. 

(Carlos Ortiz, Chief of Police-Midland Independent School District/Midland, Texas) 

Chief Carlos Ortiz was chosen by a committee from MISD, Midland law enforcement and from the Midland Fire Department. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(072822)-MIDLAND ISD NEW TEACHER ACADEMY

Midland, Texas/July 28, 2022-Approximately 300 new teachers to the Midland ISD School District are taking part in the New Teacher Academy. The academy is hosted by MISD funding provided by ESSER. The New Teacher Academy will include professional development and other topics to help students and teachers be successful in the classroom. 

(Falisa Cremeans, New 3rd Grade Teacher, Milam Elementary-Miland ISD) 

The 3-day comprehensive orientation will feature a variety of activities and training to give teachers the tools they need to succeed once school starts. 

(Woodrow Bailey, Chief of Human Captial Management-MISD ) 

The starting salary for a new teacher at MISD is close to $60 thousand per year. Various incentives are available through the State of Texas and through MISD to help teacher grown in their profession and earn higher salaries. 

For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, Danny Barrera.