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McKinney faces annexation challenge as outside development continues Residential development in McK- inney’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, or ETJ, has continued to evolve as the city develops strategies to encourage developers to annex their projects into city limits. Following the passage of Senate Bill 6 in 2017 and House Bill 347 in 2019, McKinney sta have begun to re-evaluate how the city will expand its existing city limits with increas- ingly limited annexation power. Newly proposed legislation could further restrict the ability of munici- palities to expand into their ETJs. “The main goal though is to ll … in our city limits,” said Michael Quint, McKinney’s executive direc- tor of Development Services. CONTINUED ON 26 BY SHELBIE HAMILTON

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FROM VICKI: Check out our rst ever Arts Guide on Pages 20-21, which showcases some of the unique visual artists, galleries and art-related businesses in McKinney. While we know the arts extend into music, theater, dance and so much more, we hope this guide is a starting point to tap into your artsy side and discover local businesses along the way. Vicki Chen, GENERAL MANAGER

FROM SAMANTHA: May is one of my favorite times of the year, specically election day. It is one of our proudest civic duties as Americans we get to take part in. Though the election is over, you can nd all the results inside on Pages 16. On that page, you will see what voters decided for McKinney’s airport. Samantha Douty, EDITOR

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near Graves Street, offers snow cones in a variety of flavors with toppings including housemade sweet cream, ice cream and more, Miller said. The shaved ice business offers curated snow cone flavor combinations, including a pineap- ple upside-down cake snow cone with pineapple chunks and a brown sugar reduction. Another flavor is the Cowboy Kid snow cone with root beer-flavored shaved ice topped with whipped cream and a cherry, according to the website. 469-712-7125. www.facebook.com/ funkymunkyshavedicemckinney 4 Dutch Bros Coffee opened its third McKinney location May 4, according to a representative of the company. The coffee shop is located at 3850 W. Uni- versity Drive near Hardin Boulevard. The Oregon-based coffee franchise has sev- eral locations throughout the West Coast and features a variety of coffee-blended drinks, energy drinks, teas and smoothies. Drinks on the menu include Dutch classic coffees, nitro cold brew, Dutch Bros Blue Rebel energy drinks, frosts and freezes. 541-955-4700. www.dutchbros.com 5 Sunset Trail Farm , a new self-pick blackberry farm, opened in late May, ac- cording to owner Kristin Hoegenauer. The family-owned blackberry farm is located in McKinney’s extraterritorial jurisdiction at 1794 Sunset Trail. The farm offers 2 1/2 acres of blackberries, which are thornless and grown organically, Hoegenauer said. The farm is expected to remain open through the end of the berry season in July. Reservations are required to visit the farm, and guests can purchase their black- berries by the pound or by the bucket, according to the farm’s website. The farm, originally established in 2015, also offers

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mommy and me sessions, sunset date nights, field trips, and volunteer opportu- nities for students interested in agricul- ture. 214-450-6255. www.sunsettrail.com 6 The Clubhouse Indoor Golf opened May 1 in McKinney, according to co-owner Mike Shepherd. The business offers six bays featuring golf simulator tech- nology from TruGolf, Shepherd said. Guests can play a round of golf on one of more than 100 golf courses from around the world, Shepherd said. The golf simulators also provide immedi- ate feedback, including swing analysis data such as angle and speed. The golf entertainment center, located at 1651 Eldorado Parkway, Ste. 100, offers both hourly rate and membership options, according to its website. 214-316-7100. www.theclubhouseindoorgolf.com COMING SOON 7 A 7 Brew Coffee location will open in McKinney sometime in late 2023, accord- ing to a 7 Brew Coffee representative. The coffee shop will be located at 1510

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NOW OPEN 1 O’Desi Aroma , a fast casual Indian restaurant, opened in north McKinney on March 2, according to co-owner Hitesh Wadhawan. The restaurant, located at 1620 N. Hardin Blvd., Ste. 1800, serves a variety of Indian dishes, including curries, kebabs, biryanis and more, according to its website. The menu also includes Indo-Chinese dishes, samosas, naan, des- sert options and more. 214-856-4086. www.odesiaroma.com 2 Innovative Life Sciences , the man- ufacturer of ILS Gummies, held a grand opening for its new McKinney-based manufacturing facility April 14, according

to a news release. The nutraceutical gum- my manufacturing facility located at 350 Cypress Hill Drive includes nearly 70,000 square feet of manufacturing space, according to the release. The facility will also generate 70 jobs in its first year of op- erations. The company will use the facility to manufacture nutraceutical gummies, including multivitamins, mineral-based vitamin gummies and cognitive nutrition gummies, according to the release. The company also offers gummy formulas tar- geting sleep, beauty, hair loss, sports and more. https://innovativegummies.com 3 Funky Munky Shaved Ice debuted a new location in east McKinney on May 1, according to owner Melanie Miller. The business, located at 1600 W. Virginia St.

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May & June events

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JUNE 02 THROUGH 03 SEE A BATTLE AT A MEDIEVAL FANTASY SHOW The traveling Altairan Nights show will be in north McKinney for three days. The fantasy event includes live combat by armored knights, a horse show, a drone light show and more. Attendees will be assigned to a faction of the fantasy world Altaira. 5-10 p.m. $25-$45 (admission). Myers Park and Event Center, 7117 County Road 166, McKinney. 208-946-8692. www.altairalightfestival.com/ texasaltairannights 03 RUN A 5K ON NATIONAL TRAILS DAY The rst Trinity Falls Trail Day 5K will feature a scenic race path routed through the 350 acres of parkland in the master-planned community. Following the race, the event will include vendors, food trucks, a ladybug release and more. The event will benet local McKinney nonprots, including Community Garden Kitchen, Hug’s Cafe, Shiloh’s Place and more. 8-11 a.m. Free to public. $30 (race participants). The Lodge at Trinity Falls, 105 Parkland Crescent, McKinney. 972-548-5008. www.trinityfalls.com/trails-day-5k

SEE AN ART EXHIBITION The McKinney Plein Air Society Show is open for viewing at The Martin Place through May 27. The show features work from more than 20 artists. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. The Martin Place, 1799 N. Graves St., McKinney. 972-548-7575. https://bit.ly/3o2EaRL 27 SEE CANADIAN BLUES ARTIST SUE FOLEY PERFORM Sue Foley will perform at the McKinney Performing Arts Center in downtown. Foley has played guitar since she was 13 years old and has toured Canada and North America performing blues music. 7-9 p.m. $75 (reserved seating). McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney. 972-547-2650. www.mckinneytexas.org 28 WATCH BALLET AT THE PARK The Texas Youth Ballet will perform outdoors at Bonnie Wenk Park. The performance will include ballet pieces from both classic and original works. 3-4 p.m. Free. Bonnie Wenk Park, 2996 Virginia Parkway, McKinney. 214-477-9434. https://bit.ly/43S9TEW

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The 27th annual Texas Music Revolution event will feature over 75 bands on more than 15 stages. The two-day event is presented by KHYI 95.3. The current lineup includes Charlie Robison, Kevin Fowler, Chris Knight and John Baumann on June 2. The second day of the festival will include performances from Shane Smith & the Saints, Adam Hood, and Micky & the Motorcars. More artists are being added to the lineup weekly. Performances begin at 3 p.m. $49-$249 (ticket price). Downtown McKinney, 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney. www.facebook.com/texasmusicrevolution (Courtesy KHYI 95.3)

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16 ROCK OUT AT HUB 121 This outdoor concert will kick o with a performance by Travelin’ Jed at the Hub 121 amphitheater. Following Travelin’ Jed, The Maylee Thomas Band will perform, featuring native Texas artist Maylee Thomas and her husband, McKinney Mayor George Fuller. The event oers food and drinks from surrounding businesses, including ChopShop McKinney Sports Garage and The Elwood BFD. 6:30 p.m. (Travelin' Jed), 7:30 p.m. (The Maylee Thomas Band) Free (admission). Hub 121, 7570 SH 121, McKinney. www.hub121.com/calendar 17 CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH The city of McKinney will host a festival at Finch Park in celebration of Juneteenth. The event will feature live music, food trucks, business vendors, city information booths and more. 4 p.m. Free. 301 Standifer St., McKinney. 972-547-7480. www.mckinneytexas.org/ 3366/juneteenth-celebration 17 SIP BEER AROUND DOWNTOWN Participants in the Downtown McKinney Craft Beer Walk will taste cold craft beers around the downtown area. Each participant will begin with a Craft Beer Walk cup and a map directing you to 20 sampling locations. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $30 per person (tasting

experience). Downtown McKinney, 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney. 318-527-9221. www.mckinneysipandstroll.com/ craft-beer-walk 19 THROUGH JULY 07 SEE AN EXHIBIT FROM THE SMITHSONIAN A traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian will be available for view at the Heard- Craig Center for the Arts for a limited time. “Sounds of Religion” is a poster exhibit featuring the sounds that accompany religious rituals from around the world. Times vary. Free (registration required). Heard-Craig Center for the Arts, 205 W. Hunt St., McKinney. 972-569-6909. https://bit.ly/41HBCGI 23 THROUGH 24 SIT BACK AND LAUGH AT THE COMEDY ARENA Comic and hypnotist Flip Orley will perform four shows on two consecutive nights at The Comedy Arena in downtown McKinney. Orley has performed on the “Today” show, “Entertainment Tonight,” and more. His shows are rated M for mature audiences and feature hypnotism, standup comedy, improvisation and sketch comedy. Multiple showtimes. $25. The Comedy Arena, 305 E. Virginia St., Ste. 104, McKinney. 214-769-0645. https://bit.ly/41ehSK7

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The second annual Millhouse MuralFest at the McKinney Cotton Mill will feature as many as 18 murals painted on the walls of the historic venue. There will also be mobile murals up for auction, with proceeds beneting the artists and the Millhouse Foundation. The event will also include food and drinks for purchase from Tasty Casa, live music and activities for kids. Event attendees with a VIP pass can attend a meet-the-artist event prior to the festival June 2. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free (MuralFest admission), $100 (VIP pass). The McKinney Cotton Mill, 610 Elm St., McKinney. 202-810-2101. www.millhousefoundation.org/millhouse-mckinney (Courtesy MillHouse Foundation)

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Virginia Street and Throckmorton Street construction The Virginia and Throckmorton in- frastructure improvements project is currently under design and is expected to begin construction in fall. Virginia Street and Throckmorton Street will be reconstructed surrounding the future city hall site. Improvements will include underground utilities, street reconstruc- tion, roadway illumination, hardscape and landscape. A single lane roundabout will be constructed at the intersection of Virginia and Throckmorton. Construction timing will be dependent on the status of construction on the East Louisiana Street project, according to city ocials. Timeline: fall 2023–late 2024 Cost: $6 million Funding source: city of McKinney

Street infrastructure improvements This project includes the renewal of infra- structure including utilities and water in a neighborhood east of U.S. 75: A Lela Street from Waddill Street to Col- lege Street, B Jones Street from College Street to Board Street, C Foote Street from College Street to Board Street, D Bradley Street from Bonner Street to Hall Street, E Florence Street from Tucker Street to Hall Street. Timeline: fall 2023–fall 2024 Cost: $4.9 million Funding source: city of McKinney

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Developments underway in the McKinney area

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MCKINNEY MUNICIPAL COMPLEX Construction of both wet and dry utilities are in progress at McKinney’s new city hall. The site grading is complete, along with the foundation piers and grade beams. The rst-oor columns and second- oor slab is underway. The parking lots for the project are also 60% complete. Space: 178,000 square feet Timeline: Oct. 18, 2022-Oct. 29, 2024 (estimated) Funding sources: Bonds, city funds, McKinney Com- munity Development Corp. grant

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Work to nish McKinney’s 22nd elementary school is underway in Trinity Falls. The interior drywall and sheathing is wrapping up, and interior nishes, including paint and ooring are underway. Interior architectural components are expected to be complete in May. Space: about 12 acres Timeline: March 28, 2022-July 1, 2023 (estimated) Funding source: McKinney ISD bond funds

The fth phase of work by Pogue Construction on the McKinney Public Safety Building includes adding about 9,000 square feet of space. The renovations will expand the men’s and women’s locker rooms and shower facilities as well as add larger accommodations for ocer tness and training. Space: 9,000 square feet Timeline: Nov. 19, 2020-April 2023 (estimated) Funding Source: McKinney public safety bond funds

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DEVELOPMENT City leaders assess 3 options, give direction for proposed design of deck park connection

DESIGNING THE DECK Multiple options for the design of the deck park were presented to city council members.

Preferred design: Inverted Deck Park

BY SHELBIE HAMILTON

Beller said. McKinney Mayor George Fuller expressed support for the project, noting the potential for it to connect the downtown area to future developments including city hall. “We have an opportunity ... to do a legacy project funded 100% by a federal government that sees a value in it, that would create, again, a legacy project with a huge amenity in our downtown,” Fuller said. The options City staff first presented different options for a deck park to McKinney City Council members in 2022. The connection would use community spaces to bridge the two sides of the highway at Virginia Street and Louisiana Street. The inverted deck park alternative preferred by council members would be constructed underneath SH 5 with the road remaining at street level. The North Central Texas Council of Governments has committed up to $30 million for the inverted deck park option. Other options included a deck park, in which SH 5 would be routed underneath the park. City staff has identified this design as a less viable possibility, Flom said. Another choice presented is the enhancement of the existing crossing, creating two distinct parks at Virginia and Louisiana streets. The deck park and inverted deck park options are estimated to need between $2-$2.5 million in annual operations and maintenance costs, while the third option of enhancing the existing crossing would require $100,000, according to the presentation. All of the connection options would require the portion of SH 5 from FM 546 to US 380 to be taken off of the TxDOT’s maintenance and control system, Graham said. The city would assume maintenance costs for the road segment, Graham said.

McKinney city leaders have identified an inverted deck park design as their preferred option for a pedestrian connection project downtown. The project The proposed deck park would connect each side of the roadway through a public park space, either at or below street level, creating an alternative pedes- trian crossing. The proposed project is focusing on a pedestrian connection across SH 5 in the downtown area of McKinney, according to an April 18 presentation. SH 5 bisects the downtown cultural district and the city’s historic neighborhoods on the east side. There are multiple factors spurring the development of SH 5, including the redevelopment initiative the city is working on for the east side of SH 5, which will feature a new city hall and other projects. Another factor is state plans to improve the road. “The city is evaluating alternatives to improve crossing safety, strengthen connections between communities currently divided by the highway, and further enhance the Historic Downtown McKinney Cultural District,” a statement on the city of McKin- ney’s website says. The reconstruction of SH 5 by the Texas Depart- ment of Transportation is about 70% designed and is expected to begin construction in late 2024, McKin- ney Director of Engineering Gary Graham said. Council direction Council members offered a variety of feedback, with some criticism of the proposed project. Council Member Justin Beller noted the project doesn’t support solving problems the SH 5 corridor currently faces, including improving crossings at other intersections along the highway. “We have bigger problems along this entire corridor that needs solutions, and I don’t see this as a solution to any of those problems that we have,”

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• Road remains at ground level, park constructed under the roadway

• Estimated $40-$45 million • Five properties impacted

Alternate option: Deck Park

• Park constructed at ground level, roadway routed underground below the park • Estimated $85-$95 million • 27 properties impacted

Alternate option: Enhanced crossing

• Road and park both remain at ground level, the crossing is enhanced with two park areas on either side of the roadway • Estimated $3 million

• No land acquisition needs identified SOURCE: CITY OF MCKINNEY/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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PARKS Several parks receive updates McKinney Parks and Recreation Department ocials are working on multiple parks projects across the city, including new facilities and revitalizing existing facilities. Department ocials have been working on an ongoing initiative to rejuvenate parks across the city, aiming to have no playgrounds older than 15 years, Parks and Recreation Director Michael Kowski said. Here are details on four parks projects currently under construction.

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1 INDOOR TENNIS COMPLEX The new 55,000-square-foot facility will join the existing 23 outdoor tennis courts at The Courts of McKinney complex in Gabe Nesbitt Community Park. The project includes six indoor courts as well as training rooms, administrative oces, locker rooms and a mezzanine. 3253 Alma Road, McKinney Timeline: February 2022-June 2023 Cost: $12 million Funding sources: bonds, Texas Parks & Wildlife grant

2 MCKINNEY SOCCER COMPLEX AT CRAIG RANCH The rst phase of the project will include converting six of the facility’s 13 soccer elds to synthetic turf. The project will also add new features including trails, two new restroom buildings and updated scoreboards. 6375 Collin McKinney Parkway, McKinney Timeline: January 2023-Spring 2024 Cost: $25 million Funding sources: bonds, parkland dedica- tions funds

3 MARY WILL CRAIG PARK Improvements at Mary Will Craig Park include expanding the playground, adding a new pavilion, and renovating the basketball court and baseball eld. The construction at the park will also add a skate spot, a hike and bike trail and more. 2701 Bois D’Arc Road, McKinney Timeline: March 2022-June 2023 Cost: $2.5 million Funding sources: bonds, McKinney Community Development Corp., parkland dedication funds

4 MURPHY PARK Improvements at Murphy Park include updates to the playground, the pavilion and other site furnishings. The construction at the park will also add a monument sign, a half-court basketball court and tness stations. 1601 W. Josephine St., McKinney Timeline: April 2022-May 2023 Cost: $565,000 Funding sources: bonds, McKinney Community Development Corp., parkland dedication funds

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ELECTION RESULTS

McKinney local election results

RESULTS BREAKDOWN

Airport expansion grounded by McKinney voters

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Several races were on the ballot during the May 6 election in McKinney. Residents elected McKinney City Council members, three McKinney ISD board trustees and one Collin College board trustees. Two Collin College races will move into a runo June 10.

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A majority of McKinney voters cast their ballot against a $200 million proposition to fund an expansion at McKinney National Airport, according to election results from Collin County. Voters against the bond represented 58.69% of votes cast, totaling 12,822. The number of votes in favor of the proposition totaled 9,024, or 41.31%. McKinney Mayor George Fuller said he is disappointed in the results. “The voters spoke on how they feel about a general obligation bond,” George Fuller said. “I feel like it’s a missed opportunity for the city, but we will look at dierent paths forward for the airport.” The measure ended up on the ballot after city ocials convened a bond committee in late September to consider the total $300 million expansion. The proposed expansion included plans for a 144,000-square-foot commercial pas- senger terminal with four gates, 2,000 parking spaces, dining, retail and enhanced passenger experience amenities. McKinney National Airport provides general aviation services, such as private business ights, ight training and medical transport. The airport has been undergoing various expan- sion projects for some time, and it continues to operate at 100% occupancy, all while operating on its own revenues, city ocials said. Voters previously turned down a $50 million bond proposition to fund the airport in 2015, but city ocials found other ways to expand, McKinney ocials said. Results were canvassed by City Council on May 16.

SOURCE: COLLIN COUNTY ELECTIONS DEPARTMENTCOMMUNITY IMPACT

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ATLARGE 2

BOARD OF TRUSTEES, PLACE 1

50.79% Michael Jones 44.87% Tom Meredith 4.34% Taiwo Ajunwon

49.93% Fred Moses 50.07% Megan Wallace

BOARD OF TRUSTEES, PLACE 2

44.24% Jay Saad

DISTRICT 2

75.72% Patrick J. Cloutier 24.28% Michael Silva

49.1% Scott Coleman 6.65% Philip Timmons

BOARD OF TRUSTEES, PLACE 3

MCKINNEY ISD

45% Stacey Donald

41.93% Cathie Alexander 13.06% Joe Minissale

BOARD OF TRUSTEES, PLACE 4

44.26% Brittany Hendrickson

55.74% Amy Dankel

VOTER TURNOUT

BOARD OF TRUSTEES, PLACE 5

59.55% Lynn Sperry 40.45% Rachel Elliott

Nearly 12% of McKinney registered voters turned out to vote on May 6.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES, PLACE 6

Total registered voters: 689,552

Ballots cast 11.89% Did not vote 88.14%

32.14% James Westerheid 55.95% Stephanie O’Dell 11.92% Serena Ashcroft

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News from the 88th legislative session

HIGHLIGHTS SENATE BILL 410 Sen. Angela Paxton, R-McKinney, authored a bill relating to fetal development instruction included as part of the public school health curriculum in certain grade levels. The Senate referred the bill to the House Public Education Committee on May 4. SENATE BILL 411 Sen. Paxton, who represents Collin County, authored a bill relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to make available to students certain pregnancy- related informational materials published by the Department of State Health Services. SENATE BILL 415 Sen. Paxton authored a bill relating to continuing education requirements for physicians regarding the identification and assistance of trafficked persons. The bill was sent to Gov. Greg Abbott on May 9. NUMBER TO KNOW has set aside to expand access to mental health services and construct new mental health facilities across Texas. $2.3B That’s how much the Texas Senate

House passes bills to improve teacher retention and increase school funding

KEEPING STAFF The Texas Teacher Vacancy Task Force issued a report in February. House Bills 11 and 100, which passed April 27 in the Texas House, respond to the task force’s recommendations:

BY HANNAH NORTON

The minimum salary for a beginning Texas teacher is $33,660 for the 2022- 23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency. HB 100 also adjusts the basic allotment—or how much state money schools receive per student—by $140 over the next two school years. The basic allotment is set at $6,160. It would go up to $6,250 during the 2023- 24 school year and $6,300 in 2024-25. The Texas Education Agency in March 2022 reported teacher depar- ture rates to be 11.57%. That rate is the highest it’s been since the agency started collecting data beginning in the 2007-08 school year. “House Bill 100 is a historic bill that is infusing an estimated $4.5 billion into public education while making policy shifts that will support critical increases in teacher pay and greater predictability,” King said. Both bills are now headed to the Texas Senate.

In an attempt to reduce the high rate of turnover among public and charter school staff, the Texas House passed two bills April 27 that are aimed at increasing school funding and provid- ing more support for teachers. House Bill 11, by Rep. Harold Dutton, D-Houston, would provide additional funding for teacher residency and mentorship programs, which help aspiring and early-career teachers. The proposal also increases the Teacher Incentive Allotment, a program designed in 2019 to give “outstanding” teachers added pay. “This bill ultimately provides ... an opportunity for all of our schools—all five and a half million students in Texas to get a better quality educa- tion,” Dutton said. HB 100, by Rep. Ken King, R-Ca- nadian, would raise the minimum salaries for teachers, librarians, nurses and counselors based on experience.

Raise overall teacher compensation

Give teachers additional benefits and support

Increase help for special education teachers

Improve training for aspiring teachers

Expand teacher mentor- ship programs

Increase access to high- quality teaching materials

Extend teacher planning periods

Provide additional sup- port for staff

SOURCE: TEXAS TEACHER VACANCY TASK FORCE AND TEXAS LEGISLATURE ONLINE/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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