8.4.2026 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 August 4, 2026, focused on the renaming of Elvehjem Elementary School. The committee reviewed public comments and hearing feedback regarding potential new school names, including names honoring individuals such as Stephanie A. Bernard and others, as well as non-person-based names like Capitol View Elementary School. Discussion included community sentiment about naming schools after people versus neutral names, concerns about potential future renaming costs, and the importance of historical and local relevance. The committee also addressed procedural matters such as absentee voting for the final decision and planned a confidential ranking process to select the top candidates for recommendation to the board. No direct procurement or contracting decisions were made during this meeting, but the committee emphasized transparency and community engagement in the renaming process.