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Long Beach Island school board renames Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School
Summary
The Long Beach Island Board of Education voted to rename Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School as the Long Beach Island Elementary School and to dedicate the media center to Ethel A. Jacobsen; the measure passed 5–2 amid public comment and member discussion.
The Long Beach Island Board of Education on Aug. 26 voted to rename Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School as the Long Beach Island Elementary School and to dedicate the media center to Ethel A. Jacobsen.
The board’s motion, introduced by Mr. Schragger and seconded by Dr. Chung, carried in a roll-call vote: Dr. Chung, Ms. Hagler, Mrs. Linkewich, Mr. Wright and Board President Colette Southwick voted yes; Dr. Oros and Mr. Schragger voted no. The vote followed a public-comment period in which members of the public and board offered suggestions about the name and the planned dedication ceremony.
Why it matters: The renaming consolidates the district’s identity following recent operational changes and will change official building signage, communications and references to the school in district materials. The board also approved holding an appropriate dedication ceremony for the Ethel A. Jacobsen Media Center.
Members who spoke during the item emphasized different priorities: some board members and commenters supported a name that reflects the whole island community, while others expressed reservations that led to the two no votes. The minutes record that public comment on the item occurred but do not identify individual commenters by name.
The action was part of a larger meeting that also addressed fiscal items and contracts. The board adjourned at 5:07 p.m.; the minutes note a resolution to open the next meeting on Sept. 23 with an executive session at 6:00 p.m. and public session at 6:30 p.m.
