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For immediate release
Monday, September 17, 2007
The Madison Metropolitan School District is seeking suggestions for the name of the new elementary school on Madison's West side. Anyone can submit a name for consideration by completing a form that's available from the district, and submitting it by Monday, October 22.
The form that needs to be submitted can be obtained from the district website at http://www.mmsd.org or by calling 663-1879, or stopping by Room 100 of the school administration building, 545 West Dayton Street.
The Board of Education changed the process for naming a new school after they voted in June to rename Vang Pao Elementary School, the name originally given in April of this year. Under the current policy, if the school will be named after a prominent local or national figure, that person must be deceased. Schools can also be named after a locally significant geographical site, a place of local significance, or an idea or concept which represents a broadly respected civic virtue.
The new process allows for a 30 day comment period, and at least one public hearing. According to the timeline for the process, the Board of Education will select a name in March.
"We encourage community members and organizations to submit name suggestions," said Superintendent Art Rainwater. "We hope there will be even more suggestions than the 41 received earlier this year."
The new school, located on Ancient Oak Lane, is scheduled to open to students in September, 2008. Real-time video of the school's construction, architectural renderings and much more information about the new school can be found at http://www.madison.k12.wi.us/topics/newschool/.
Public Information Office
545 W. Dayton St.
Madison, WI 53703
608-663-1879
email: newsrelease@madison.k12.wi.us