ODESSA, Texas — The UTPB STEM Academy has been approved by ECISD Board of Trustees to join ECISD.
It is a team up that will provide more learning opportunities for all students involved. The academy will officially become part of ECISD on July 1.
"Our students in ECISD have opportunities now with transportation provided to attend UTPB STEM Academy," said ECISD Superintendent Scott Muri. "Their students have some opportunities to participate in UIL activities, performing arts activities, and athletics as well. So it's a benefit to the students who attend UTPB STEM and a benefit to our students as well."
The STEM Academy is grades K-12. ECISD will employ most of the staff members and all teachers.