7.15.26 Citizens' Ad Hoc relative to Renaming Lindbergh Elementary School

This was a meeting of the Madison Board of Education's Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee held on July 16, 2026, focused on the renaming of Lindbergh Elementary School. The committee discussed the process for narrowing down potential new school names, including scheduling a public hearing and keeping the record open for community input before making a final recommendation to the school board. They reviewed and debated numerous proposed names, considering factors such as local relevance, uniqueness, cultural sensitivity, and community representation. The committee also addressed concerns about accessibility of the school building and the importance of reflecting the diversity of the student body in the new name. Several names were advanced for inclusion in the public hearing list, while others were removed due to potential confusion or lack of connection. The committee emphasized that the final decision would incorporate public feedback and a second round of voting. No specific procurement or contracting actions were discussed during this meeting.