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Board gives first-read approval to name replacement Conley Hills Elementary 'Briarwood Elementary'

3146700 ยท March 19, 2025
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Summary

A naming committee recommended three names for the new Conley Hills Elementary building; the board voted on a first read to name the school Briarwood Elementary and will consider a final vote next month.

The Fulton County Board of Education gave first-read approval on March 19 to name the replacement Conley Hills Elementary School "Briarwood Elementary," after a stakeholder committee submitted three candidate names.

Jason Stamper, Area 2 zone superintendent, summarized the naming committee's work and said the committee vetted submissions and reached consensus on three recommended names. "Those names are as follows, John Lewis Elementary School, East Point Elementary School, and Briarwood Elementary School," Stamper said.

Stamper said the committee met twice, on March 3 and March 12, reviewed Fulton County's naming policy and solicited feedback from parents, school governance council members and community stakeholders from the schools affected by redistricting. The new school's street address is 2816 Briarwood Boulevard; both entrances to the campus come off Briarwood Boulevard, Stamper noted.

During discussion, a board member noted the site's history: the Briarwood campus previously housed Briarwood High School until 1982, when it merged with Headland High School to form Woodland High School. That history was cited by board members in support of the Briarwood name, and one member said legal will investigate trademark and other issues before a final vote.

Miss Dove moved to name the replacement Conley Hills Elementary School Briarwood Elementary; Miss Gregory seconded the motion. The board voted in favor on first read. Board members said the selected name will be discussed at community meetings next month and brought back for a final vote.

Why it matters: School names are a lasting part of district identity; the naming committee process and the board's review are the public steps that lead to a final decision. The Board followed the district's naming policy and signaled a preference for a name tied to the campus location and local history.

Next steps: The board will take the selection to community meetings and is scheduled to consider a final vote next month.