Texas / School Districts / MCKINNEY ISD
McKinney Independent School District trustees voted on Nov. 5 to repurpose Edens, McNeil and Earl and Lottie Wolford elementary schools beginning with the 2026–27 school year after a presentation by the Educational Facilities Alignment Committee and a district administration recommendation.
Texas / School Districts / MCKINNEY ISD
McKinney ISD reported a 'Superior Achievement' School FIRST financial rating from TEA, accepted a draft fiscal-year audit, and adopted the certified 2025 tax roll. Auditors described an unmodified (clean) opinion as likely once pending federal guidance is finalized.
Texas / School Districts / MCKINNEY ISD
Community members, especially parents near Edens Elementary, pressed the McKinney ISD Board of Trustees to slow the Educational Facilities Alignment Committee (EFAC) process and increase public outreach as the committee evaluates repurposing three elementary campuses in the district's southwest quadrant.
Texas / School Districts / MCKINNEY ISD
District safety staff reported results of a state intruder-detection audit, described training and technology upgrades including Sentinel data collection, Deladeo internet filtering, and new PTZ cameras with automated tracking, and said specific audit details would be discussed in closed session to avoid compromising campus security.
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After six months of study and stakeholder input, McKinney ISD leaders recommended retaining the district's current 'remain-as-is' model for gifted-and-talented (GT) services: K–2 GT at home campuses and grades 3–5 at Walker Elementary. The board heard the update; staff said they will focus next on alignment and communication.
Texas / School Districts / MCKINNEY ISD
A parent complained that Durham-contracted bus routes were posted late, students were missed or picked up late (up to 45 minutes), drivers appeared unfamiliar with routes and scheduling changes were not communicated in time; the parent asked the district to review scheduling and coordination with Durham.
Texas / School Districts / MCKINNEY ISD
District staff outlined a new Collegiate Academy (CAM) that will allow students to earn an associate degree or 60 college credit hours while completing high school, enroll cohorts of about 150 students per year, and partner with Collin College for junior- and senior-year coursework.
Texas / School Districts / MCKINNEY ISD
The McKinney ISD board voted to create a 39-member Educational Facilities Alignment Committee to recommend attendance-zone adjustments and the repurposing of three elementary campuses, with a goal to present recommendations by Dec. 15, 2025.
Texas / School Districts / MCKINNEY ISD
Several parents and residents urged the board to protect religious freedom and avoid enforcing Senate Bill 10 requirements that commenters said promote the Ten Commandments in classrooms; speakers cited constitutional cases and urged the district to refrain from disciplining teachers who remove religious displays.
Texas / School Districts / MCKINNEY ISD
Parents from Wilmeth Elementary asked the school board to prioritize playground repairs including replacement of a jagged slide, stabilization or turf for a frequently muddy soccer field, and inclusive equipment for students with physical disabilities; district staff said a replacement slide has been ordered with a 4–5 week lead time.