7.22.26 Citizens' Ad Hoc relative to Renaming Chavez Elementary School

The Madison Board of Education held a Citizens' Ad Hoc meeting on July 22, 2026, to discuss the renaming of Chavez Elementary School. The committee reviewed public input, including live and written statements supporting various name candidates, such as Roberto G. Sanchez, Maple Grove Elementary, and others. They evaluated 29 flagged names based on a rubric considering community connection and prominence, with detailed discussions on several candidates' backgrounds and relevance to Madison. The committee also addressed concerns about certain names, notably removing Juan Jose Lopez from consideration due to concerning feedback. After deliberation, the committee finalized a list of 16 names to move forward for public hearing and further community input. A motion was made and seconded to approve this final list for public hearing, and the meeting was adjourned with unanimous consent.