Policy committee forwards two name choices for new primary school after community vote

Policy committee members presented tabulated community voting on proposed names for the district’s new primary school and recommended the top two options for board consideration after discussing next steps for community input.

Megan (communications) reported total electronic and in‑person voting tallies: Carolyn F. Small received 973 votes (the largest total and the in‑school favorite at Mabel I. Wilson), Greeley Primary received 539 votes (strong second, and the top choice among Mabel I. Wilson students), Cornerstone Elementary 511, and Broadmoor 375; the committee reported 2,778 votes in total. The policy committee recommended forwarding Carolyn F. Small and Greeley Primary to the board and holding a public hearing to allow community members to speak about their preferences before the board makes a final decision.

Board members discussed timing for a public hearing, suggested a date in February to allow notice and community participation, and agreed the naming should be settled before March. The committee also noted it wants to gather community testimony at a public comment session so stories and perspectives can inform the final board decision.

Next steps: The board is expected to schedule a public hearing (committee suggested February) to hear testimony on the top names; the board will then determine a final name at a subsequent meeting.