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Madison board names Southside Elementary for educator Laurie Mancari after contested process
Summary
The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education voted to rename Southside Elementary School for longtime educator Laurie Mancari after discussion of student voice, committee recommendations and community testimony. One board member recused; the motion passed 6–0.
The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education voted Feb. 24 to rename Southside Elementary School for educator Laurie Mancari, after a months‑long public renaming process and discussion at the board meeting.
Board President Nichols opened discussion by noting the instruction work group had reviewed the renaming and presented four ranked options. Associate Superintendent Dr. Anu Ebi told the board that 77 students participated in the school’s ranking process and that “Southside Community ended up being their top 1,” while the committee’s ranked list placed Southside Community, Ada Deer, Lori Mancari and 9 Springs as…
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