Red Oak ISD: New middle school about 90% complete, athletics and playground nearing finish

Brent Stanford, introduced in the meeting as executive director of support services, told the board the new middle school is nearing completion and that sections D, E, F and G are in the process of being fitted with furniture. "Projects about 90% complete," he said, adding that the district has received temporary or partial occupancy to place classroom furniture and prepare for students.

Stanford walked the board through site and building milestones: Westmoreland Road expansion is open; exterior windows, doors, brick and stone work are finished; academic wings have been painted and are being furnished; interior millwork and flooring remain in progress. Athletic facilities, including the field, track and tennis courts, are complete and site paving and fencing are nearing completion. He said the project "remains on schedule and under budget." The playground final installation and safety surfacing were described as underway, with a target for playground work around 10/15/2025.

On site-specific work, Stanford said baseball and softball construction was roughly 34% complete, with crews completing earthwork and preparing subgrade for new turf and grass installation. Board members noted the depth of excavation required for the sports fields; one member observed it was "like 6, 7 foot," to which Stanford said some areas reached 7–8 feet for proper rebuild and compaction. Stanford said he plans to walk the sites with contractors and expects final occupancy steps to follow as inspections and finishing details conclude.

The board did not take action on the construction update; Stanford concluded by inviting questions and noting he would follow up with city permitting once playground safety surfacing is finished.