7.1.26 Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee relative to Renaming Lindbergh Elementary School

This was a meeting of the Madison Board of Education's Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee held on July 2, 2026, focused on the renaming of Lindbergh Elementary School. The committee discussed the evaluation and scoring process for proposed new school names, emphasizing compliance with Board policy 6700 regarding the prominence and local connection of names. Members shared insights on various name candidates, including local educators, historical figures, and concepts related to flight and the environment. The committee also addressed logistical aspects of scoring, pronunciation of names from the Ho-Chunk language, and the importance of including student voices in the renaming process. No procurement, contracting, or budget decisions were made during this meeting. The session concluded with a motion to adjourn and plans for continued research and public engagement.