The Lamesa school district, along with its five neighboring districts, got high marks when the Texas Education Agency (TEA) released its final financial accountability ratings based on the 2020-2021 academic year.The ratings graded 1,200 school districts and charter schools across the state on their financial situations. Eighty-five percent of those school systems earned the highest possible rankings.Lamesa, Klondike, Sands, Dawson, O’Donnell and Borden County school districts each received “A’s” or superior ratings on their financial management skills.The rating didn’t surprise Liz Oaks, Lamesa school district’s chief financial officer.“Our finances are in great shape and we have a great staff and ...