Interested in local education news in Allen? Check out these four stories about news from Allen ISD, as reported by Community Impact.
Allen ISD board sets legislative priorities for 2027 session
Allen ISD has its legislative priorities in order ahead of the 2027 Texas legislative session scheduled to start in January.
The district board of trustees approved four priorities focused on teacher recruitment and retention, school funding, local decision-making, and accountability for all publicly funded education organizations. Kyle Penn, the district's assistant superintendent of business and technology, said the district builds a list of legislative priorities that can be shared with elected officials before the next session.
Allen ISD leaders OK $28.6M for Green Elementary renovations
Allen ISD’s Green Elementary School is set to undergo a renovation project that will update electrical systems, plumbing systems and building finishes.
The Allen ISD board of trustees approved a total cost of $28.6 million to renovate the school during an Oct. 26 meeting. The project is expected to begin upon board approval and is anticipated to finish by the start of the 2027-28 school year, said Brian Neely, executive director of operations.
Allen ISD outpaces state, region in 2025-26 STAAR test performance
Allen ISD students continued to outperform students across the state and region on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, as well as STAAR end-of-course exams in the 2025-26 school year, according to a district presentation.
The Texas Education Agency released performance results for the exams earlier this summer and Allen ISD officials reviewed the results during an Aug. 24 board of trustees meeting. STAAR performance is one component used by the TEA in assigning annual accountability ratings to Texas school districts.
Officials update Allen ISD board on current, future campus projects
Allen ISD is on track to deliver multiple bond-funded projects this year including school renovations and a new multipurpose complex at Allen High School.
The district’s operations department managed five construction projects during the 68-day summer window, according to a staff presentation. That’s an increase from one or two projects that are typically completed over the summer, said Brent Benningfield, assistant superintendent of operations.
