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Residents press for transparency as Darlene Hancock name advances in Lindbergh renaming debate
Summary
One commenter urged honoring Darlene M. Hancock but asked why a separate request to rename Glenda W. Stevens Elementary (submitted Oct. 30, 2023) has not moved forward; another speaker—Hancock’s supporter—said Hancock’s family opposes placing her name on a different school and urged the committee to preserve her association with Glenn W. Stevens.
Anthony Brown testified that he supports honoring Darlene M. Hancock but asked the committee for transparency about a separate proposal that originally requested Hancock’s name for Glenda W. Stevens Elementary School and appears delayed. “What is the status going to be of the Stevens Elementary School renaming proposal? Why has it not moved forward while other schools have entered the renaming process?” Brown asked the panel.
Brenda Brown, who said three of her children attended Glenn W. Stevens, objected to moving Hancock’s name to another school. She described Hancock’s leadership at Glenn W. Stevens—calling it a “school of excellence”—and said Hancock’s family “vehemently does not want her name on any other school than Glenn Stevens.” Brenda Brown asked the committee to respect that preference and suggested the district consider preserving prior names with plaques or displays if a new name is chosen for Lindbergh.
The hearing record contains both the request for transparency about the Stevens proposal timeline and opposition from community members who want Hancock’s legacy to remain tied to Glenn W. Stevens. No formal action or vote was taken at the hearing; the district retained the 14‑day written comment window.
