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Urbana board approves naming committee for sixth-grade center after heated exchange
Summary
After a tense discussion in which one board member accused the administration of unilaterally changing a building name, Urbana SD 116 approved an amended charge to form a public naming committee (facilitator: Immani Carr) to study whether and how to name the sixth-grade center; the motion passed by roll call.
The Urbana School District 116 board on Sept. 16 voted to form a naming committee to consider the official name for the building currently housing sixth-grade students, approving an amended charge after a prolonged and emotional exchange about process and community trust.
Board member Jennifer said she had "a problem with the charge," alleging administration had already changed the building's name administratively and that the committee had been weighted toward district staff rather than independent community representation. She said the handling had created distrust in the WY community and asked for more…
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