6.30.26 Citizens' Ad Hoc relative to Renaming Elvehjem Elementary School

This was a meeting of the Madison Board of Education's Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee held on June 30, 2026, focused on the process of renaming Elvehjem Elementary School. The committee discussed procedural matters including attendance, committee norms, and the scoring rubric for evaluating proposed new school names. Three names—Golden Mayer, Prairie Oak, and Sunrise—were flagged for further discussion due to community concerns and relevance. The committee emphasized adherence to board policy and inclusivity values in their deliberations. Members were encouraged to complete scoring of all name proposals by July 13, with a public hearing and further narrowing of options to follow. No procurement, contracting, or budgetary matters were addressed during this meeting.