Board names new behavioral school 'Eagle Crest Academy' after community input

The Elma School District board voted to name the new behavioral school "Eagle Crest Academy" after staff and parent input on proposed names. A staff member (S3) said community contributors and parents had favored two options and provided background on meanings and crest concepts; S2 raised questions about cross‑district marketing and whether a name tied to Elma would affect enrollment from other districts. "I think my only hesitation with using something that's very specific...from a fiscal standpoint if we're really trying to draw in...how many students from other districts do we actually need?" S2 asked.

S4 and others responded that the district should embrace local ownership and signal that students entering the program are "now an eagle," emphasizing inclusion rather than stigma. After a roll‑call preference and brief discussion the board chose "Eagle Crest" (announced as "Eagle Crest Academy"). Chair (S1) confirmed the vote and welcomed the new school name; the transcript records no formal motion to change the naming process beyond the vote recorded at the meeting.