When Superintendent Scott Muri took over Ector County Independent School District, the district had a low state rating and was struggling with a shortage of 350 teachers. Using funds from a 2019 financial boost for public education, Muri increased teacher salaries, hired more teachers, and provided training. This approach led to improved student performance and a rise in the district’s rating to a B by 2022. However, the funds have not kept up with inflation, leaving Ector County ISD facing a $12 million budget deficit for the 2024-25 school year.
https://www.texastribune.org/2024/08/08/west-texas-ector-isd-school-funding
