ROISD seeking Interim Superintendent applicants

RED OAK – The Red Oak ISD school board is in the process of identifying an interim superintendent to lead the district’s 940 dedicated staff members and 5,800 outstanding students.

The board has met several times and discussed the plan to replace Dr. Michael Goddard after his selection as superintendent for Lovejoy ISD. The board has decided to move forward with identifying an interim first, and then concentrate their efforts on a full-time superintendent search.

Kevin Freels, Assistant Superintendent of Operations, has been named the Acting Superintendent during the transition.

“Mr. Freels is the ideal person to maintain the direction of Red Oak ISD,” stated Board President John Anderson. “We will be actively seeking an interim superintendent in the coming weeks, but Mr. Freels will be the point person during this transition. He is well versed in all aspects of district operations and has an outstanding cabinet to support him, along with the full backing of the Board.”

INTERIM SEARCH TIMELINE

Receive resumes and documentation from interested applicants through July 7 (resumes to supt.search@redoakisd.org only).

The board will hold the first round of interviews the week of July 8, with a potential second round the week of July 15.

Announce and approve the identified interim superintendent at the July 22 board meeting.

For more information, please review the search webpage at www.redoakisd.org.

Additional calendar dates and information will be added online.

The ROISD board and cabinet wish to reassure all Red Oak ISD employees and families that we will continue with the forward momentum.

While the search begins for a new superintendent, the expectations are the same – prepare students to be college and career ready while also providing social/emotional skills and support for them to realize their individual dreams.

“United, we are the body of Red Oak ISD,” stated Anderson. “We thank each member for your belief in the district. Together, we will continue to serve the students in our community to the best of our ability!”