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Public commenters urge school naming, dance-floor repairs and Juneteenth recognition; board approves personnel appointment
Summary
During public comment, residents asked the DD2 board to name a new elementary school for Charles Studemeyer, raised safety concerns about a concrete dance floor at Fort Dorchester High, and asked the district to recognize Juneteenth; the board later approved a marketing communication specialist after executive session (6-0, 1 absent).
Three members of the public addressed the DD2 board during the June 24 public-comment period.
Brooks Moore nominated Mr. Charles Studemeyer for consideration as a namesake for one of the new elementary schools, describing Studemeyer's more than 50 years in education and listing awards and service. "Who, may I ask, is more deserving to have a school named in their honor?" Moore said.
Parent Joanne Holiday urged the board to inspect and fix the dance room…
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