Midland ISD Elects Bishop and Mayberry to Board
Households zoned to Midland ISD now have two newly confirmed trustees who will weigh the IDEA partnership and autism services.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Administration
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Midland ISD voters on Nov. 3 elected Tommy Bishop to the District 3 board seat and La'Toya Mayberry to the District 5 seat, filling the two open positions on the district's board of trustees.
Why it matters
School board seats set decisions on district budgets, programs and partnerships that shape family logistics for Midland ISD households. Both District 3 candidates backed ending the district's partnership with IDEA Public Schools and opposed cutting services for children with autism, so the new board composition will influence those choices.
Bishop, the incumbent, reported about 20 years of board experience and won with 2,693 votes to Lirley's 1,087. In District 5, Mayberry took 2,953 votes, more than Boroski's 1,788 and Jasso's 1,387.
The players
Midland ISD
The Midland Independent School District is the public school system serving the city of Midland, with a nine-member elected board that sets district policy and budget.
Tommy Bishop
Tommy Bishop is the incumbent Midland ISD trustee for District 3 who was re-elected after about 20 years of board service.
La'Toya Mayberry
La'Toya Mayberry is the newly elected Midland ISD trustee for District 5, winning the open seat in the Nov. 3 election.
The details
Voters chose between incumbent Tommy Bishop and challenger Timothy Lirley for District 3, with both candidates taking the same positions on the IDEA partnership and autism services. The District 5 race featured three candidates, Karl Boroski, Nicolas Jasso and La'Toya Mayberry, with Mayberry finishing well ahead of the others. Results reported here are the initial tallies from election night.
Timeline
Nov. 3, 2026: Midland ISD voters cast ballots for the two open board positions.
The Home Front
Board turnover in a district like Midland ISD shapes the school choices and service levels that factor into where families decide to buy or rent. Changes to charter partnerships and special-education funding are the kinds of district decisions that housing buyers often weigh alongside school quality.
If your home is zoned to Midland ISD, check the district's website for the newly seated trustees and upcoming board meeting schedule. Families weighing school options can watch early board agendas for any decisions on the IDEA partnership or services for children with autism.
The takeaway
Board seats in Midland ISD now reflect the voters' Nov. 3 choices, and those trustees will decide the district's direction on partnerships and services. Keep the district's board meeting calendar on hand to follow decisions as they come up.
Further reading
For more on how district leadership is organized, see Administration coverage for Midland families.
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