McKinney ISD approves slight decrease for FY 2024-25 tax rate
The district’s board of trustees approved a tax rate of $1.1252 per $100 valuation, a $0.0023 decrease from FY 2023-24’s rate of $1.1275 per $100 valuation.
The tax bill for an average single family home valued at $575,311 can expect a tax bill of $5,346 from the district—a $75 increase from last year. This is due to rising property valuations and not the district increasing its tax rate, said Marlene Harbeson, MISD’s chief financial officer.
McKinney ISD officials form committee to address, maximize district facility needs
McKinney ISD is forming a committee to address current and future district facility needs. The Long Range Facility Planning Committee will plan how to utilize MISD’s facilities to maximize their potential and then provide recommendations on facility use for the next 20 years to district leadership.
McKinney ISD to utilize Ramsey Education’s personal finance curriculum
McKinney ISD will offer personal financial literacy and economics education through a newly selected curriculum source. The district will use Ramsey Education’s “Foundations in Personal Finance” curriculum for the 2024-28 school years. Ramsey Education is the educational arm of Ramsey Solutions, which was founded by financial adviser and radio host Dave Ramsey.
Jennifer Akins aims to support McKinney ISD’s strategic plan through new role
As chief school improvement and federal programs officer of McKinney ISD, Jennifer Akins said she is looking at the big picture, both for MISD and its students. Akins started with McKinney ISD in 2000 as a teacher, teaching high school English and special education. In April 2024, she moved into her current position.
In the new position, Akins will support the district as they move forward with the McKinney ISD 2024 Strategic Plan, which is meant to guide the district for the next 3-5 years. Akins said she will coordinate a variety of initiatives across the district that fall under the strategic plan.
Collin College partnership with Texas State University, UT Dallas to offer path to 4-year degrees
Collin College is partnering with Texas State University and The University of Texas at Dallas to create the Collin College Academic Alliance, a new higher education opportunity. The program allows students to earn an associate degree and then continue to take courses at Collin College that will earn them a bachelor’s degree from either UT Dallas or Texas State University.
Collin College expands continuing education offerings with medical massage, welding programs
Collin College announced three new continuing education program offerings, including a medical massage therapy course, welding courses taught in Spanish and an online product management course. The new programs aim to offer career advancement and personal growth.
Collin College sees $2.1M investment in adult education, literacy programs
A grant from the Texas Workforce Commission will support the expansion of adult education and literacy programs at Collin College. The grant will provide $2.1 million annually for the next two years, and will contribute funding toward free services for adults in Collin and Rockwall counties.
