DESIGN PROCESS

Rendering Review

On Oct. 12 and Oct. 13, Superintendent Brenda Sanford shared the preliminary design based on the input from the community.

The priorities of the community, and preference of design:

  1. Building Safety - wide, long hallways for visibility (78%)

  2. Classroom Design - flexible, collaborative areas (77%)

  3. Campus Entry - high ceiling, with natural light (69%)

  4. Optional Learning Areas - secure, outdoor courtyards (70%)

  5. Learning Commons (Library) - open concept, flexible spaces (76%)

  6. Lighting - use of natural light with windows (85%)

  7. Exterior - mix of brick, stone, wood-look, steel (82%)

  8. Admin. Offices - central or dispersed (51/49% split) - we will use a hybrid model with a central space, but AP offices in wings

Pre-Design Timeline

Pre-Design Committee Meetings

  • Kickoff Meeting - August 10

  • Pre-Design Committee #1 - August 17
    Visual Preference Review

  • Metroplex MS Tours - August 24
    Four (4) Schools - Rodriquez (Denton ISD), Nelson and Lawler (Frisco ISD), West (Coppell ISD)

  • Programming Review - August 31
    Department and campus representatives for all campus spaces

  • Corgan Design Projects

Community Collaborative Meetings

  • Tuesday, Sept. 27 and Thursday, Sept. 29

  • ESC Board Room starting at 6 p.m.

Design Renderings Community Review

  • Wednesday, Oct. 12 and Thursday, Oct. 13

  • Shields Elementary School 6-7 p.m., Bus Tour 7-7:30 p.m.

Pre-Design Committee

The Pre-Design Committee was established after the August 3 Board Meeting and the timeline for development was established.

COMMITTEE

  • Superintendent Brenda Sanford

  • Asst. Supt. Operations Kevin Freels

  • Asst. Supt/CFO Bill Johnston

  • Asst. Supt. HR Michelle Ailara

  • Exec. Dir. Curriculum and Instruction Melissa Sulak

  • Exec. Dir. Communications Beth Trimble

  • Red Oak MS Principal Rob Waller

  • Red Oak MS AP Maurice Horton

  • Red Oak Teacher Marla Nichols

  • ROISD Curriculum Coord. Ericka Nelson

Initiation of Design Phase Approved

At their August 3 meeting, the Board approved the initiation of the design phase for the new middle school. If the bond passes, the district can begin the bidding and procurement process sooner, and construction can begin with a projected opening for the 2025-2026 school year. The site plan and renderings are planned to be presented at October’s board meeting.