Allen ISD's search for a permanent superintendent could reach a decision point on Monday, Nov. 16.
The agenda for the school board's regular meeting lists an action item to "consider board approval of the identification of a lone finalist for the position of superintendent of schools." It follows a closed session in which trustees are scheduled to discuss all matters concerning the search. The agenda does not name a candidate or say how many people are still under consideration.
Kim McLaughlin has been serving as acting superintendent. The search has appeared on the board's agendas this fall, including an Oct. 26 item for discussion and possible action and a Nov. 2 workshop item that added possible interviews of candidates.
Calendar, innovation plan and erosion work
Other business on Monday's agenda includes:
- 2027-28 academic calendar. It is on the consent agenda, along with an application for a state waiver of staff development minutes for that year. Trustees first looked at the calendar at the Nov. 2 workshop.
- District of Innovation renewal. The consent agenda also renews the district's innovation plan, which lets it exempt itself from some state requirements, along with related policy updates.
- Erosion control. In a separate action item, trustees will consider the total construction cost, including a guaranteed maximum price, for erosion control work across the district.
- Reports. The board will receive the annual investment report, monthly and quarterly financial reports, a construction report, an advocacy committee update and the superintendent's update. A consent item also covers backup technology for the district's infrastructure.
