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Board names Daniel Webster Elementary School library for community leader Dina Fisher
Summary
The board unanimously approved a resolution naming the Daniel Webster Elementary School library for Dina Fisher, honoring her leadership in saving and advancing the school and supporting programs that improved enrollment and student supports.
The Board of Education approved a superintendent‑proposed resolution to name the Daniel Webster Elementary School library in honor of Dina Fisher, who led a community campaign to keep the school open and supported programs that helped turn around the site.
Chief of Facilities David Golden read the resolution that chronicled Fisher’s role as a founding member of the Potrero Residents Education Fund (Prefund), PTA leader, and funder of programs such as Playworks and Reading Partners. Principal representatives and board members praised Fisher’s advocacy and the resilience of the school community.
Commissioners voiced appreciation for the community effort to keep Daniel Webster open and for Fisher’s contribution to building partnerships and local programs. The board approved the naming by roll call (7 ayes) and accepted the PTA’s donation of a plaque to be installed in the library.
