OKCPS board votes to start community process to consider renaming Cesar Chavez Elementary

Apr 14, 2026

The board directed staff to begin a community-engagement process under policy D-08 to consider renaming Cesar Chavez Elementary; staff outlined a 3–4 week input phase, a student/parent committee and estimated signage costs of about $25,000–$30,000. The motion passed 7–0.

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The Oklahoma City Public Schools board voted to ask district administration to begin the community-engagement process to consider renaming Cesar Chavez Elementary, starting the formal steps required by district policy D-08.

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