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Dr. Lam told trustees the project is about 67% complete and crews have begun energizing air-conditioning units and installing interior finishes. \"They've started turning on the AC units,\" Lam said, adding that flooring, ceiling tile, dry-erase boards, and restroom partitions are in place in many classrooms. He said the district has completed about one-third of utility-line work on Westmoreland and that sidewalk and entrance widening work is under way.

Lam showed photos of completed and in-progress work including tennis courts with fencing and lighting, the football field, collaborative learning spaces, science and art classrooms, the library, the cafeteria and stage, and multiple gym spaces. He said one of the gyms will serve as a storm shelter.

Lam cautioned that rain has repeatedly turned parts of the site into a \"mud factory,\" slowing some exterior work, and that some outdoor work remains limited until the site dries. Trustees had no formal action on the item; the presentation was informational.

The construction update was given as part of the superintendent's reports; staff said they will continue to share progress updates with the board as the project proceeds.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Red Oak ISD Regular School Board Meeting - April 28th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","District construction staff told trustees Shaw Middle School is approximately 67% complete, with mechanical systems being energized, flooring and interior work underway, tennis courts installed and utility work progressing; rain is slowing exterior completion.","taxTitle","RED OAK ISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",38438,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6258420,"Red Oak ISD outlines CTE expansion and workforce-aligned programs",846,2511000,3357000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3148288-8fbda409b56ca3cbeff76940231f60d8&start=2511&end=3357","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3148288-8fbda409b56ca3cbeff76940231f60d8/thumbnail_2511000.jpg","/articles/6258420/Texas/Red-Oak-ISD-outlines-CTE-expansion-and-workforce-aligned-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6258420-4118197cc49bd79f8e8e5ddc106ee38e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770646876&Signature=MMo5eKm~9~uV6Tirj1IWdjQu3KKPcSGKLLJnMd1mrwZZZ1ZP4j~nOslvcEROjO8g6nc5sjf~AZOahSd5qCmsjw3NyY2VIF1FW98MpLzrslrNG6hKltHpxewg-jck9Y39JxmWwixmxBZhvh2XmjquguuouevRRYHsKReyKb3ka98Q-1Wn9NZxhagyGdqhRytLFLiZ~FmErUAEcC4PF09YvM3TxaT0bzzdMqRPUWG2ki52fXSS5n1BS~S9nbJET8Vm63mBUMPW14-QHqPJg5ojZGqbhvE~jqzyWA2JCTOwA8kdnxB6HuOVZB-7tRe3iek9FM8hOr2q3AeQMgYmKUCiig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Red Oak ISD staff presented an update on College, Career and Military Readiness (CCMR) and career and technical education (CTE) programs, highlighting enrollment, certifications and partnerships with local colleges.

Israel Cordero, chief of secondary schools and programs, and Dr. Jeter gave the board an overview of CTE offerings and district outcomes. Cordero said the district offers up to 43 industry-based certifications (IBCs) across 32 programs of study and reported growth in student certifications: \"Last year we ended up with 301 total certifications, which was an increase of 60% in the past 3 years,\" he said.

Staff said 86% of Red Oak High School students are enrolled in a CTE class at some point between freshman and senior year. District CTE offerings and dual-credit arrangements include partnerships with Navarro College and Texas State Technical College (TSTC); staff said the district plans to pilot dual-credit coursework with Tarleton State University.

Cordero and Dr. Jeter described program areas that include health science (phlebotomy and EKG certifications), welding and construction (masonry, carpentry), automotive technology, cybersecurity (AP cybersecurity planned), robotics and manufacturing, cosmetology (new dual-credit option with Navarro), and law enforcement (dual credit through Navarro). Staff said 24 students passed phlebotomy certification testing this year and that other students are earning Level 1 certificates through partner colleges.

Presentations included recent student achievements: a SkillsUSA masonry district winner, a robotics team that placed first at a STEAM robotics meet and qualified for UIL robotics in Houston, and students participating in the National Technical Honor Society and practicum rotations at Baylor Scott & White and local hospitals.

Trustee Sean Kelly praised the expansion of programs, saying, \"Great job on growing your programs.\" Cordero said the district will continue to present secondary-program updates at future board meetings.

This item was for information; no board action was recorded.","District chiefs reported growth in career and technical education (CTE), dual-credit partnerships and industry certifications; staff said 86% of high-school students take at least one CTE course and the district earned 301 certifications last year.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6258425,"Red Oak ISD board approves new K-12 instructional materials, including digital platforms",1250,4061000,5311000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3148288-8fbda409b56ca3cbeff76940231f60d8&start=4061&end=5311","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3148288-8fbda409b56ca3cbeff76940231f60d8/thumbnail_4061000.jpg","/articles/6258425/Texas/Red-Oak-ISD-board-approves-new-K-12-instructional-materials-including-digital-platforms","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6258425-17c1765ec2ebba6f99cece33e8df3fa7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770646876&Signature=I-j9aAFr-gEf48Qwp-f6xHUzun2gA5~d1tEvINETDjHzEcu6NNE8HL2sGBMMcoeDoJFvtNkQ7O7s0anh9xXadBTTDiT4zPUwq2Eivo6QN~DCdhw3HI0wiuHLydopibE2to3Brkyfo-Pw~~LraGgMtBferoD6mZufbucyckCYSV4~Ayhy4cn-yCuAkGflTLExTGZyFzS5v5eu~aa12PLUlx1q7JDCblBN1ukP0hKDLjURsTDlk9jy5cSCUZlTOYk81azMLK43kuc~P-CO1H536dXWqb5q~60gesKFPAJ8ZEJmR-l50qtBNvIO0Dyu6A~iX5PsXrRUWsVkc6fgcGSx5g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Red Oak Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to approve purchases of updated instructional materials for multiple grade levels and subjects after presentations from curriculum coordinators and program staff.

The vote approving the package was moved by Trustee Sean Kelly and seconded by Trustee Brian Sebring and passed 4-0.

District staff told the board the purchases are intended to improve coherence across grade bands, increase digital access for teachers and students, and expand options for blended and small-group instruction. Sue Ann Dockery, the district's elementary curriculum coordinator, said the recommended K–1 reading program, Savvas, already aligns with materials used in grades 2–5 and meets state quality standards. \"When we did the survey, 100% of the kindergarten and first grade teachers voted for this material,\" Dockery said.

Other adoptions approved by the board included a new elementary social studies program on the same platform as the approved reading materials, Explorals for ninth- and tenth-grade world geography and world history, a new digital world-language (LOTE) platform that emphasizes interpersonal speaking practice, and Agile Mind for high-school geometry and algebra II. District math and science coordinator Elizabeth Howe said Agile Mind brings digital reporting and formative-assessment tools that are not available with the current, textbook-only materials.

Erica Nelson, the secondary social-studies coordinator, described Explorals as a fully digital curriculum that provides frequently updated content and interactive lessons and said the district obtained demo accounts so teachers could test the platform with students. Nelson said Explorals will be used primarily for ninth- and tenth-grade courses; district middle-school classes will continue using materials purchased previously.

Staff emphasized that several approved products are fully digital but allow printing of lesson materials when a student needs a paper copy. Coordinators also said the products integrate with the district's Canvas and ClassLink systems.

Board discussion included questions about whether teachers had sufficient time to review materials. Dockery said teachers received presentations and digital access and had several weeks to pilot units before giving feedback. For the K–1 reading adoption Dockery said district teachers had classroom time using the materials as part of the review process.

The board approved the package with no recorded amendments. The consent agenda and the textbook-adoption motion each passed 4-0 during the same meeting.

The board later recessed into closed session; no additional actions on instructional materials were recorded in the public minutes.","The Red Oak Independent School District Board voted 4-0 to approve a package of updated textbooks and digital instructional materials covering kindergarten through high school subjects, including K–1 reading, elementary social studies, high-school math and world history/geography.","actionData","errors"]

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