On Tuesday, Nov. 5, residents voted on school bond propositions for Allen ISD. According to unofficial results, voters supported Propositions A and C. Proposition B, however, did not pass the majority vote.
Voters approved 98% of the total dollar amount of the bond. Proposition A passed with 56% of approval by voters. Worth $419,062,253, the bond focused on campus improvements, safety and security upgrades, and capital improvements. Proposition C passed with a 53% majority. The proposed improvements included new technology devices, totaling to $23,077,793.
Proposition B did not pass, gaining only 48% of the vote. The proposition, worth $5,539,654 proposed to improve track surfaces at the Lowery Freshman Center and Curtis Middle School.
“I want to thank our community members for their overwhelming support for both Propositions A and C to benefit the students and staff of our school district,” said Superintendent Dr. Robin Bullock from the district press release. “This bond proposal was created by a dedicated group of community members serving on the Project Kids committee, and I am so grateful for their thoughtful approach in building a bond package that was enthusiastically supported by the voters.”
At an upcoming Board of Trustees meeting, Allen ISD will certify the results of the election. Then, the district will prepare for the first set projects to begin in the spring/summer of 2025. To find more information about the proposed bonds, visit allenisd.org.
