The chair of the Duval County School Board said it’s time to rename six Jacksonville schools that are each named after Confederate soldiers.
The school board voted unanimously during Tuesday night’s regular meeting to request to initiate renaming schools with Confederate ties.
JUST IN: The Duval County School Board voted unanimously to request to initiate renaming schools with confederate ties. pic.twitter.com/EiqTcvHYoJ
— Christy Turner (@ChristyANJax) June 16, 2020
During Tuesday night’s regular school board meeting, Jones submitted a written request that the School Board initiate the renaming of:
- Joseph Finegan Elementary School
- Stonewall Jackson Elementary School
- Jefferson Davis Middle School
- Kirby-Smith Middle School
- J.E.B. Stuart Middle School
- Robert E. Lee High School
The renaming procedure includes the following steps:
Stakeholder Engagement
- SAC, PTA/PTSA, students, faculty and staff, alumni and community members are invited to engage in the process
- Clear process to verify eligibility to participate
- Supported by various departments including Strategic Planning, Policy and Compliance, Accountability and Assessment, Human Resources, Office of School Improvement, Facilities and Communications
Putting it to a Vote
- Recommended balloting procedures
- Results are calculated and shared with leadership staff
Decision by the Board
- Superintendent offers to the Board a proposed new name or no change to the school’s existing name
- School Board Accepts, Rejects or Requests another name be proposed
These are the typical procedures to rename schools. pic.twitter.com/bd8hojDzvq
— Christy Turner (@ChristyANJax) June 16, 2020
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