Trustees adopt 89th Legislature priorities, set May 3 trustee election filing window

The Red Oak Independent School District Board of Trustees approved two governance items at the meeting: a resolution adopting the district’s 89th legislative priorities and an order calling the general trustee election for May 3, 2025.

Superintendent Brenda Sanford presented the district’s legislative priorities to the board as a six‑point package: safety and security; adequately funding public schools and prioritizing dollars for education; creating meaningful, fair and equitable assessments and accountability standards (A–F accountability); preserving local control to address community needs; and supporting good governance. The administration recommended trustees approve the priorities to guide the district’s advocacy during the legislative session. Trustee McNatt moved to adopt the 2025 legislative priorities; Michelle (Mickey) Porter seconded. The motion passed unanimously, 7‑0.

On elections, the board approved an order calling the general trustee election for May 3, 2025, for trustee places 1 and 2. Administration noted candidate applications must be filed by Feb. 14 at 5 p.m.; early voting dates and county election details will be posted by the county clerk. The motion to approve the order of election was made by Johnny Knight, seconded by Michelle (Mickey) Porter, and passed 7‑0.

Earlier in the meeting trustees approved the consent agenda by motion from Johnny Knight and a second from Brian Sebring; that motion also passed 7‑0. The board adjourned to a closed session at the end of the meeting under the Texas Government Code provisions listed on the agenda.