Community Partner Academy
Purpose:
The Red Oak ISD Community Partner Academy is open to Red Oak ISD citizens and/or Red Oak area business owners that want to build their understanding of the school district, including the processes that operate within. The program will consist of four (4) sessions from October to February. These sessions will include campus tours and opportunities to visit school board members, administrators, and staff.
Goal:
Graduates from this academy will have an informed perspective on district operations and processes.
Objectives:
- Participants will learn about the Board of Trustees’ role in making Red Oak ISD fiscally and academically exceptional.
- Participants will learn about district operations and the impact on the education of students.
- Participants will learn about programs and curricula chosen to support students academically.
Application Process:
- The application will be made available online via the district website. The application window opens in early September.
- The deadline to apply is October 7, 2026
- The Program Coordinator will solicit names of prospects from campus principals based on previous involvement and support of the district.
- A committee will be formed that will review the applications and determine those eligible to participate. The goal would be 20 individuals for the program.
Session Dates for the 2026-2027 School Year:
- October 21, 2026
- November 18, 2026
- January 13, 2027
- February 17, 2027
Congratulations to the CPA Class of 2024.
Congratulations to the CPA Class of 2023.
If accepted to participate in this year’s Academy, there is a $25.00 participation fee to cover program supplies.
If you have any questions about this program or application, please contact
Karen Anderson
972-617-4320 (office) 972-345-4021 (cell)
Email Karen Anderson (Karen.anderson@redoakisd.org)
Which Red Oak ISD Community Program is right for me?
The Red Oak ISD Community Partnership Academy is open to Red Oak ISD citizens and/or Red Oak area business owners that want to build their understanding of the school district, including the processes that operate within. Graduates from this academy will have an informed perspective on district operations and processes.
- Four sessions - Sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30am.
- Sessions include tours of campus and district facilities.
- Participants will have the opportunity to visit with administrators and staff at both the campus and district levels.
- Participants will visit with School Board members to learn about the Board’s responsibilities.
- Participants will learn about district operations and the impact thereof on the education of students as well as programs and curriculum that are chosen to support students academically.
- Application process
- Cost - $25.00
The Red Oak ISD Community Advisory Council is a group of approximately 40 district parents, business leaders, realtors, clergy, elected officials, community members, and district staff who are a sounding board for the Superintendent and cabinet on district decisions and offer insight into community perceptions.
- 8-10 evening meetings a year
- The ROCAC is strictly advisory.
- Matters that come before the Council include the district’s budget, the school calendar, plans for new developments, and any new educational programs and initiatives.
- The Superintendent regularly consults with the Council regarding matters about curriculum, new programs and initiatives, and progress toward achieving educational goals.
- Application process
- Cost – FREE!