8.24.26 Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Madison Board of Education held a regular meeting on August 24, 2026, which included significant discussions and decisions regarding the renaming of three elementary schools: LVM, Lindbergh, and Chavez. The board reviewed public input and citizen committee recommendations for new school names, with a focus on honoring community figures and reflecting local heritage. After deliberation, the board voted to rename LVM Elementary School to Ada Deer Elementary School, Lindbergh Elementary School to Jeffrey Clay Erlinger Elementary School, and Chavez Elementary School to Roberto G. Sanchez Elementary School, effective at the start of the 2026-2027 school year. The meeting also included approval of a collective bargaining agreement with the Building and Construction Trades Council of South Central Wisconsin and updates on district operations, budgets, and policies. These renaming decisions represent notable procurement-related actions as they involve formal adoption of new school names, which may impact signage, branding, and related contracts.