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Canton school board rejects plan to hold Canton High graduation at Mississippi Coliseum
Summary
The Canton Public School District Board of Trustees voted down a motion to allow Canton High School to hold its 2025 graduation at the Mississippi Coliseum. The motion failed 3–2 after discussion; next steps for the ceremony location were not specified in the minutes.
The Canton Public School District Board of Trustees voted down a proposal to use the Mississippi Coliseum for Canton High School’s 2025 graduation during its Dec. 10, 2024 meeting at Goodloe Elementary School.
Mr. Lenderrick Taylor moved to approve the request for use of the Mississippi Coliseum; Mr. Johnny Brown seconded. The motion failed on a 3–2 vote: Mr. Johnny Brown and Mr. Lenderrick Taylor voted Aye, while Dr. Shivochie Dinkins, Mr. Peter Brown and Mr. Glen Lacey voted Nay.
The minutes record the motion and the roll-call votes but do not include detailed reasons for votes or an alternative venue for the ceremony. The board did not schedule a follow-up action in the published minutes.
The meeting proceeded to other business and was adjourned later in the evening.
