8.11.2026 Citizens' Ad Hoc Relative to Renaming Elvehjem Elementary School

The Madison Board of Education held an ad hoc meeting on August 11, 2026, to discuss the renaming of Elvehjem Elementary School. The committee reviewed public comments and community feedback on potential new names, emphasizing adherence to policy 6700 as their guiding framework. They conducted a two-round voting process to rank name proposals, ultimately narrowing the list to four finalists: Adah Deer, Capitol View, Jeffrey Clay Erlinger, and Stephanie A. Bernard. The committee discussed the significance of each name in relation to the Madison Metropolitan School District and educational values. The final recommendations will be forwarded to the full school board for a decision, with opportunities for further public comment through August 24, 2026. No direct procurement or budgetary decisions were made during this meeting, but the committee noted that renaming a school typically costs around $30,000, information they plan to share with the community.