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COMAL ISD names Middle School No. 9 for Dr. Jerry S. Major
Summary
After a nomination and committee review process, trustees voted unanimously to name the district’s new middle school 'Dr. Jerry S. Major Middle School'; Dr. Chapman noted Dr. Major’s long history with the district and plans for a private tour and family ribbon‑cutting.
The board approved the recommended name for Middle School No. 9—Dr. Jerry S. Major Middle School—after the administration described the district’s naming process under board policy CW(local).
Christina Eckert summarized the nomination timeline, public outreach and committee deliberations that led to the recommendation. The policy provides naming criteria (typically an educator with outstanding service, a local geographic area, or historically significant former school); the committee’s consensus was to recommend Dr. Major.
Trustees discussed the importance of honoring leaders while they are living so they and family members may participate. Trustee Tim Hennessy moved to approve the recommendation; the motion passed, 5–0. Dr. Chapman told the board he had visited with Dr. Major, who could not attend for health reasons; the administration plans to present a framed rendering and letters to Dr. Major and to arrange a private tour of the building when feasible, followed by a public ribbon‑cutting with his family.
The transcript records appreciations from trustees for Dr. Major’s leadership and for the committee’s process; the naming will proceed as approved by the board.
