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Board to revisit proposed renamings for Rosecrest and Woodrow Wilson elementary schools in June
Summary
District staff presented surveys and community input on proposals to rename Rosecrest Elementary to Rosecrest Arts Academy and Woodrow Wilson Elementary to Promise Elementary; board members raised concerns about the level of community support and asked for additional feedback ahead of June action items.
District communications staff and principals presented name‑change studies for two elementary schools and recommended proposed new names. Luke Allen and Ann Kane summarized survey responses supporting a change to 'Rosecrest Arts Academy' for Rosecrest Elementary. Luke Allen and Crista Holt reported outreach—including contact with Mayor Wood and the school community council—regarding renaming Woodrow Wilson Elementary and recommended the name 'Promise Elementary.'
Board members raised concerns about whether there is sufficient community support. The agenda notes that both proposals will be brought forward as action items in June and that additional community feedback will be gathered in preparation for those votes.
