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Allen ISD trustees approve 2% pay increase for staff, teachers

Allen ISD teachers and staff will receive pay increases based on salary midpoints next school year.

What happened: Allen ISD’s board of trustees approved pay increases for teachers and staff during a May 11 workshop meeting. The raises will take effect in the 2026-27 school year, according to a district document.

Board members approved a 2% pay increase from the salary midpoint for district teachers and staff. For starting teachers with zero experience, that means an increase from $61,600 to $62,304, according to a district presentation. For the maximum salary offered to teachers with 30 years of experience or more, the pay is increasing from $78,290 to $78,994, according to the compensation plan.

The context: Johnna Walker, assistant superintendent of Human Resources, said the new compensation and benefits plan is aligned with district policy while ensuring “compensation is competitive and sustainable.”

The action comes as district officials are preparing a new budget for the 2026-27 school year. The approved compensation increase is the last “big determining factor” for the upcoming budget, according to district officials.

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Timberland to offer boots, outerwear at Allen Premium Outlets

Timberland is coming soon to the Allen Premium Outlets, according to a May 12 news release.

A closer look: The store will offer shoes, clothing and accessories for women, children and men, its website states.

820 W. Stacy Road, Ste. 428, Allen

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Collin College, UNT to offer new co-enrollment degree program in Frisco

A new co-enrollment degree program between Collin College and the University of North Texas is set to begin this fall at UNT at Frisco.

What you need to know: The program, called OnePath, will initially offer degree pathways in business or biology, according to a news release from the two institutions. Students in the program will be co-enrolled at both institutions and have access to academic advising, career services and other student resources through both colleges.

What it means: According to the release, the program is designed to streamline the path for students pursuing both their associate and bachelor’s degrees while expanding access to in-demand fields.

Quote of note: “Every qualified student who commits to learn with us deserves a clear path forward, and this partnership makes that possible from day one,” UNT President Dr. Harrison Keller said in the release.

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