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Board names new Westside school 'Star Elementary' after debate over Bart and Cherry Starr
Summary
After discussion and an amendment, the Green Bay Area Public School District Board voted to name the new Westside elementary school "Star Elementary," a compromise that preserves the Starr family name while recognizing both Bart Starr and his wife Cherry Starr.
The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education voted April 28 to name the district’s new Westside elementary school Star Elementary following a motion, an amendment and a roll-call vote.
Board member Laura McCoy moved to name the school Bart Starr Elementary. Board member Lynn Gerlach proposed an amendment to name the school Star Elementary, a name Gerlach said would allow recognition of both Bart Starr and his wife, Cherry Starr. The…
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