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Superintendent announces April 21 groundbreaking for Shirley B. Jones Elementary and key district dates

Red Oak Independent School District Board of Trustees · April 20, 2026
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Summary

Superintendent Brenda Sanford told the board the district will hold a groundbreaking for Shirley B. Jones Elementary on April 21 at 5:30 p.m. She also announced early voting dates, a district closure and upcoming community events.

Superintendent Brenda Sanford told the board Monday that Red Oak ISD will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for Shirley B. Jones Elementary School on April 21 at 5:30 p.m.

Sanford also provided several calendar and operational items: early voting began April 20 and runs through April 28 (with no voting on April 21 or April 26); the district will be closed Friday, April 24; Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4–8; "Coffee Talk with the Superintendent" is scheduled for May 6 at 7:45 a.m.; the next Regular Board Meeting is set for May 11 at 6:00 p.m. at Dr. Joy Shaw Middle School; and a Mobile Food Pantry will be held May 14 at 4:00 p.m. at the ESC.

The announcement of the groundbreaking provides a near-term milestone for the Shirley B. Jones project; the minutes do not include further details such as construction timelines, contractor names or cost estimates.