8.17.2026 Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee Relative to Renaming Chavez Elementary School

The Madison Board of Education's Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee met on August 17, 2026, to discuss the renaming of Chavez Elementary School. The committee reviewed extensive community feedback on potential new names, including Roberto G. Sanchez, Maple Grove Elementary, Ice Age Trail Elementary, and Soladada Elementary. They clarified policy guidelines allowing up to four recommended names without restrictions on the number of prominent deceased individuals. The committee conducted a multi-round voting process to rank the proposed names, emphasizing community input and educational value. No final decision was made during the meeting; instead, the committee prepared a prioritized list of up to four names to recommend to the Board of Education for final approval. The meeting also noted the estimated cost of renaming a school at approximately $30,000.