Votes for some Duval County school name changes begin after Spring Break
After several community meetings this week, Duval County Public Schools has ironed out who can cast a vote for nine schools with names tied to controversial figures. Author: Troy Kless (First Coast News) Published: 6:18 PM EST March 5, 2021 Updated: 6:41 PM EST March 5, 2021
JEB Stuart Middle, Jefferson Davis Middle, Joseph Finegan Elementary, Kirby-Smith Middle, and Stonewall Jackson Elementary will all start their votes after Spring Break.
Robert E Lee High School, the subject of fierce debate between students and alumni this week, will cast its vote towards the end of April, but alumni and community groups curious about the voting process attended a Friday meeting among four Duval County school board members.
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Duval County Public Schools begin step three meetings for renaming schools
The schools are in step three of the process, which is to hold meetings and get recommendations for names. There are meetings Tuesday at four schools. Author: Renata Di Gregorio Updated: 2:51 PM EST February 16, 2021
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The process of re-naming six Duval County schools named after Confederate figures is moving forward.
The schools are on step three of the process, which is to hold meetings and get recommendations for names. There are meetings Tuesday at J.E.B. Stuart Middle, Joseph Finegan Elementary, Kirby-Smith Middle and Stonewall Jackson Elementary.