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Community members urge Pewitt CISD to rename alumni building for Dr. James S. Leeves

Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees · May 19, 2025
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Summary

Residents spoke during public comment asking the board to rename the Pewitt Alumni Building in honor of Dr. James S. Leeves; the item was placed on a future agenda for board consideration.

During the public-comment portion of the May 19 meeting, community members Jackie Brown, Joan Cook and Darla Ragland spoke about renaming the Pewitt Alumni Building to honor Dr. James S. Leeves. The minutes record the speakers and the requested new name; the board added the item to future agendas for formal consideration.

The minutes do not record motions or votes on the renaming at this meeting; the matter remains on the board's future agenda. The item appears under future agenda items as "Renaming of the Alumni Building in honor of Dr. Leeves," indicating it will return for formal discussion or action at a later meeting.

Board policy and administrative process will determine next steps, including whether the board will take public comment again or request a formal proposal with historical information and recommendations prior to a vote.