Hello! My name is Lynn Sperry and I serve as a McKinney ISD School Board Trustee. Each month, after our board meeting, we provide our community with a brief summary of events and items covered during the meeting.
See video: https://youtu.be/6m1b0o0moEw
The meeting was called to order with the announcement of a quorum, followed by an invocation and pledges led by board member Larry Jagours.
The board then heard public comments on agenda and non-agenda items and then entered into closed session.
After reconvening in open session, the board heard a presentation on the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology and Innovation Act. Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations, Dr. Dennis Womack, provided background information about the initiative, and a representative from the Lite-On Technology Corporation outlined a few aspects of the manufacturing proposal. Following the presentation, the board considered approval of the project and voted to not approve the initiative.
Next we listened to the 2026-2027 Budget & Tax Rate Public Hearing from Chief Financial Officer, Marlene Harbeson.
Then we heard from Executive Director of School Leadership, Jeff Banner, as he reported on the Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings. Mr. Banner informed us that the findings will be discussed in executive discussion rather than disclosed to the general public in order to protect the best interest of the students.
Next we heard from Chief Operations Officer, Greg Suttle, on the repurposing of three of the district's facilities.
• The CT Eddins Student Support and Professional Learning facility will house Special Populations administration, Special Populations support programs, the McKinney Education Foundation and professional development space.
• The Earl and Lottie Wolford Student Support and Professional Learning Center will house Club 360 administration, Aramark Custodial Services, a daycare center and professional development space.
• The Arthur McNeil Learning Center will house the McKinney ISD Safety and Security department, the Alternative Education Placement, Aramark Food Services and Harold Murphy Counseling Services.
The final presentation was from Deputy Superintendent, Melanie Raleeh, as she outlined the McKinney ISD Digital Safety and Responsible Use Task Force. The purpose of the task force is to review and refine McKinney ISD’s approach to digital safety, responsible technology use, education screen time, and artificial intelligence while ensuring technology continues to support safe, effective and innovative teaching and learning.
Following the presentations the board reviewed the consent agenda, and the agenda was approved.
Next we moved into the discussion and action portion of the meeting. During this segment, the board voted Amy Dankel as president of the board, Harvey Oaxaca as vice president of the board and me, Lynn Sperry, as secretary of the board.
Monthly written reports were provided covering updates on donations, bond, energy, construction, transportation, human resources, advanced academics, athletics and fine arts.
The Board also highlighted several upcoming district events, including:
• Drum Corps International on July 20th at the McKinney ISD Stadium.
• the New Hire Breakfast on August 3rd at McKinney High School
• and the district convocation on August 7th at the stadium.
Those are the highlights from this month’s meeting. Thank you for your interest in McKinney ISD and the great work that is happening within our district!
See video: https://youtu.be/6m1b0o0moEw
The meeting was called to order with the announcement of a quorum, followed by an invocation and pledges led by board member Larry Jagours.
The board then heard public comments on agenda and non-agenda items and then entered into closed session.
After reconvening in open session, the board heard a presentation on the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology and Innovation Act. Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations, Dr. Dennis Womack, provided background information about the initiative, and a representative from the Lite-On Technology Corporation outlined a few aspects of the manufacturing proposal. Following the presentation, the board considered approval of the project and voted to not approve the initiative.
Next we listened to the 2026-2027 Budget & Tax Rate Public Hearing from Chief Financial Officer, Marlene Harbeson.
Then we heard from Executive Director of School Leadership, Jeff Banner, as he reported on the Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings. Mr. Banner informed us that the findings will be discussed in executive discussion rather than disclosed to the general public in order to protect the best interest of the students.
Next we heard from Chief Operations Officer, Greg Suttle, on the repurposing of three of the district's facilities.
• The CT Eddins Student Support and Professional Learning facility will house Special Populations administration, Special Populations support programs, the McKinney Education Foundation and professional development space.
• The Earl and Lottie Wolford Student Support and Professional Learning Center will house Club 360 administration, Aramark Custodial Services, a daycare center and professional development space.
• The Arthur McNeil Learning Center will house the McKinney ISD Safety and Security department, the Alternative Education Placement, Aramark Food Services and Harold Murphy Counseling Services.
The final presentation was from Deputy Superintendent, Melanie Raleeh, as she outlined the McKinney ISD Digital Safety and Responsible Use Task Force. The purpose of the task force is to review and refine McKinney ISD’s approach to digital safety, responsible technology use, education screen time, and artificial intelligence while ensuring technology continues to support safe, effective and innovative teaching and learning.
Following the presentations the board reviewed the consent agenda, and the agenda was approved.
Next we moved into the discussion and action portion of the meeting. During this segment, the board voted Amy Dankel as president of the board, Harvey Oaxaca as vice president of the board and me, Lynn Sperry, as secretary of the board.
Monthly written reports were provided covering updates on donations, bond, energy, construction, transportation, human resources, advanced academics, athletics and fine arts.
The Board also highlighted several upcoming district events, including:
• Drum Corps International on July 20th at the McKinney ISD Stadium.
• the New Hire Breakfast on August 3rd at McKinney High School
• and the district convocation on August 7th at the stadium.
Those are the highlights from this month’s meeting. Thank you for your interest in McKinney ISD and the great work that is happening within our district!
McKinney ISD campuses and district offices will be closed June 29 - July 3 for the Fourth of July holiday and will resume summer hours on Monday, July 6.
We hope that you have a safe and happy Fourth of July!
We hope that you have a safe and happy Fourth of July!
McKinney ISD tuition-based preschools are available at Malvern, Reuben Johnson, Eddins and Wolford.
MISD offers a preschool experience for children 3 years – prekindergarten (children who are younger than 5 years on September 1).
MISD Childcare Preschools follow the McKinney ISD academic calendar.
Hours of Operation: 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
School instructional hours are 7:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m. with extended care available from 7:00-7:45 a.m. and 2:45-6:00 p.m. Students are required to attend 7:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
Drop-In Care is not available.
MISD Childcare Preschools are licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services and inspected regularly.
Please contact Jennifer Harris by phone at 469-302-2304 or by email jharris@mckinneyisd.net, for additional information regarding registration.
MISD offers a preschool experience for children 3 years – prekindergarten (children who are younger than 5 years on September 1).
MISD Childcare Preschools follow the McKinney ISD academic calendar.
Hours of Operation: 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
School instructional hours are 7:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m. with extended care available from 7:00-7:45 a.m. and 2:45-6:00 p.m. Students are required to attend 7:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
Drop-In Care is not available.
MISD Childcare Preschools are licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services and inspected regularly.
Please contact Jennifer Harris by phone at 469-302-2304 or by email jharris@mckinneyisd.net, for additional information regarding registration.
McKinney ISD is hiring for the 2026-2027 school year and will host a Job Fair on:
Monday, July 20, 2026
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
at McKinney High School
McKinney ISD is looking for great people for general education, bilingual & special education teaching positions (elementary STC, DSSC and paraprofessionals) and other district-wide employees for the 2026-2027 school year.
Use the QR code on the flyer or visit https://tinyurl.com/yvkfxcaw to indicate your interest in our amazing district. Join the McKinney ISD Team!
— $64,700 starting salary for first year teachers
Stipends:
$8,000 — Centralized Special Education
$5,000 — Bilingual
$5,000 — Resource/Inclusion
$1,500 — Master's
$1,500 — Doctorate
Join McKinney ISD today!
Join the Dallas Area Recruitment Network (DARN) for a FREE College Search Series event designed to help high school students and families navigate the college search and admissions process.
When: Wednesday, June 24 | 1:00–3:00 PM
Where: McKinney ISD Stadium – Community Events Center (CEC) 4201 S Hardin Blvd, McKinney, TX 75070
This event is a great introduction to understanding the college application process. You’ll hear directly from admissions experts and have the opportunity to meet college representatives from various universities—including the individuals who may review your application!
Come ready with questions and leave with valuable insights to guide your college journey.
When: Wednesday, June 24 | 1:00–3:00 PM
Where: McKinney ISD Stadium – Community Events Center (CEC) 4201 S Hardin Blvd, McKinney, TX 75070
This event is a great introduction to understanding the college application process. You’ll hear directly from admissions experts and have the opportunity to meet college representatives from various universities—including the individuals who may review your application!
Come ready with questions and leave with valuable insights to guide your college journey.
There's never been a better time to join the McKinney ISD team! We are hiring Bilingual teachers! Effective for the 2026–2027 school year.
Visit: https://www.mckinneyisd.net/page/human-resources
$64,700 — Starting salary for first year teachers
$5,000 — Bilingual Teacher Stipend
Additional Teacher Stipends:
$8,000 — Special Education Specialized Programs
$5,000 — Special Education Resource
$1,500 — Two-Way Dual Language
$1,500 — Master's
$1,500 — Doctorate
— Employee Childcare
— Bring Your Child to McKinney ISD
— Free Pre-K for Teachers
— Leadership Pathways
— Collaborative Team Culture
— Two-Year New Teacher Mentorship
— Strong Family Culture & Community Support
— Longevity Benefit at Retirement (Daily Rate x Years of Service)
— Safe & Secure Schools
— Professional Growth & Advancement
— Employee Perks & Discounts
🎒 Back-to-School 2026-2027!
We’ve launched our 2026-2027 Back-to-School page, your one-stop shop for everything you need to get ready for the first day of school. From school supply lists and bus information to calendars and meal info, we've got you covered. Check back throughout the summer for important updates.
The McKinney Boyd High School Class of 2026 graduation ceremony was held on May 22nd at the CUTX Event Center.
See video: https://youtu.be/DNC8a9QigAQ
See video: https://youtu.be/DNC8a9QigAQ
The McKinney North High School Class of 2026 graduation ceremony was held on May 22nd at the CUTX Event Center.
See video: https://youtu.be/3RSplQJnnl8
See video: https://youtu.be/3RSplQJnnl8
The McKinney High School Class of 2026 graduation ceremony was held on May 22nd at the CUTX Event Center.
See video: https://youtu.be/2xy5sDSl_6c
See video: https://youtu.be/2xy5sDSl_6c
Graduation is one of the most exciting events of the year for McKinney ISD, the culmination of everything the district, students and parents have been striving toward for 13 years.
McKinney Boyd wrapped up the day-long celebration on Friday, May 22, at the Texas Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen with its commencement ceremony getting underway at 5:30 p.m. Here is the McKinney Boyd Class of 2026 Graduation in photos!
Congratulations to all of the graduates and their families!
McKinney Boyd wrapped up the day-long celebration on Friday, May 22, at the Texas Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen with its commencement ceremony getting underway at 5:30 p.m. Here is the McKinney Boyd Class of 2026 Graduation in photos!
Congratulations to all of the graduates and their families!
Graduation is one of the most exciting events of the year for McKinney ISD, the culmination of everything the district, students and parents have been striving toward for 13 years.
McKinney North was second in the day-long graduation celebration on Friday, May 22, at the Texas Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen with its commencement ceremony getting underway at 1 p.m. Here is the McKinney North Class of 2026 Graduation in photos!
Congratulations to all of the graduates and their families!
Graduation is one of the most exciting events of the year for McKinney ISD, the culmination of everything the district, students and parents have been striving toward for 13 years.
McKinney High School kicked off McKinney ISD's day-long celebration on Friday, May 22, at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen at 9 a.m. Here is the McKinney High School Class of 2026 Graduation in photos!
Congratulations to all of the graduates and their families!
McKinney High School kicked off McKinney ISD's day-long celebration on Friday, May 22, at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen at 9 a.m. Here is the McKinney High School Class of 2026 Graduation in photos!
Congratulations to all of the graduates and their families!
Graduation is one of the most exciting events of the year for McKinney ISD, the culmination of everything the district, students and parents have been striving toward.
Serenity High was the first of McKinney ISD's high schools to hold its commencement ceremony last week on Wednesday, May 20, at the HUB at McKinney First Methodist Church. Here is the Serenity High graduation in photos!
Congratulations to the Serenity High class of 2026 and their families!
Visit the Serenity High website https://www.mckinneyisd.net/o/sh
Memorial Day is more than just the unofficial start of summer—it is a day of remembrance. Today, we honor and reflect on the incredible sacrifices made by the courageous men and women of our armed forces who gave everything for our freedom. We will never forget.
It was a full day of celebration for McKinney ISD as the district held its commencement exercises for the 2025-2026 school year at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen on Friday, May 22!
Congratulations to the Class of 2026 from McKinney High School, McKinney North High School and McKinney Boyd High School! We wish you all the best!
Stay tuned in the coming days for more photos from each graduation ceremony!
Congratulations to the Class of 2026 from McKinney High School, McKinney North High School and McKinney Boyd High School! We wish you all the best!
Stay tuned in the coming days for more photos from each graduation ceremony!
2025-2026 School Year - Thank you! from Superintendent Pratt
See video: https://youtu.be/Ap7R8A1dll0
As we wrap up the 2025-26 school year in McKinney ISD, I want to take a moment to simply say thank you.
To our teachers and staff — thank you for the passion, care, and dedication you bring to our students every single day. You inspire learning, build confidence, and create opportunities that will shape lives for years to come. You are where the magic happens with our students and we grateful.
To our parents and families — thank you for your partnership, encouragement, and trust. Your support makes a tremendous difference in the success of our students and schools.
And to our students — congratulations on all you’ve accomplished this year. Our students have accomplished so much this year. All the way from National and State recognitions to individual academic growth. We are proud of you and excited for all that lies ahead.
Serving this community is truly an honor, and I am deeply grateful to be part of McKinney ISD.
As we look ahead, we are already excited for the opportunities, growth, and achievements the next school year will bring. The future is bright for McKinney ISD, and we cannot wait to welcome everyone back for the 2026-27 school year.
Did you know? The McKinney ISD Class of 2026 from McKinney Boyd, MHS and McKinney North by the numbers...
1,701 graduates
McKinney Boyd — 579
MHS — 592
McKinney North — 530
$71,208,496 in scholarships offered
$20,894,540 in scholarships accepted
95% of the Class of 2026 will attend a trade school, 2-year college, 4-year college or pursue military service after high school.
Friday, May 22, will be a great day as we celebrate the commencement exercises for McKinney Boyd, MHS and McKinney North!
Graduation and livestream information: https://www.mckinneyisd.net/page/graduation
Players from McKinney Chupacabras FC visited Faubion Middle School on Tuesday to serve as guest judges for a 6th-grade World Cultures team project connecting the upcoming FIFA World Cup with local sports management. The project called on students to act as design executives by incorporating diverse cultural elements into team logos displayed on custom merchandise.
Chupacabras players Ty Reynolds, Dylan Culbertson, Cole Ramsey and Brayden Beason talked with each group about their project and chose the top three — Argentina, New Zealand and Ecuador — based on how effectively and accurately they integrated international cultural heritage into modern sports marketing.
And, last week, in celebration of this community partnership, the Chupacabras provided free tickets to Faubion to their home game against the Denton Diablos this past Saturday. The Chupacabras won 2-1! In fact, Chupacabras players have visited every McKinney ISD elementary PE class over the past two weeks to offer complimentary tickets, meet the kids and promote healthy physical activity.
Thank you, McKinney Chupacabras, for supporting our students!
May is Speech-Language-Hearing Month, and we want to thank our wonderful speech pathologists! The speech language pathology field grew in the 1920’s as speech pathologists focused on treating soldiers returning from war. Today, throughout America, over 119,000 speech language pathologists work in a variety of fields. You’ll find speech language pathologists in hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, schools, early intervention settings, universities and private practices. Thank you for the truly impactful work that you do with our McKinney ISD students!
