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School board creates ad hoc committee to study honoring Betty F. Williams in tri‑campus attendance zone
Summary
The board formed an ad hoc committee to recommend naming or renaming opportunities in the tri‑campus attendance zone (Betty F. Williams School, Newtown Elementary and Diamond Springs Elementary) and appointed Dr. Alveda Green as chair and Sharon Felton as a member, asking for written recommendations by 11/23/2026.
The school board voted to create an ad hoc committee charged with studying how to honor Betty F. Williams through naming or renaming of buildings, campuses or grounds in the tri‑campus attendance zone. The resolution, read into the record, designates Dr. Alveda Green (District 4) as ad hoc committee chair and appoints Sharon Felton as a board member on the committee. The committee is authorized to appoint additional members (not to exceed nine total) and to bring written recommendations back to the board no later than Nov. 23, 2026, unless the board agrees to a later date.
Vice Chair Williams read the resolution language and board members thanked community volunteers and civic-league representatives who supported the effort. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as presented.
