One of her biggest achievements while serving on the Board was in 1941, during discussions regarding the 1941-42 budget. There was a provision in the proprosed budget to charge tuition for individuals attending adult education classes. At first, Mrs. Allen was the only one on the seven member panel who was opposed to the measure. However, after students, teachers, and citizens (including members of the Los Angeles County Democratic Central Committee) joined Mrs. Allen in opposition to the tuition fee at a public hearing, the other six board members reversed their support of the proposal.
