By jcurious in Loudoun County Schools — 08 Apr 2025

Loudoun County Schools: 04-09-2025 School Board Public Hearing - Renaming Schools (Fhr & Mms)

🕒 00:00:30 Proposed Renaming of Schools: The Loudon County School Board held a public hearing on renaming Francis Hazel Reed Elementary School and Mercer Middle School.
🕒 00:01:10 Maintaining Professionalism: The board chair reminded members to maintain professionalism, respect, and decorum during meetings.
🕒 00:03:20 Public Comment Procedures: The board outlined procedures for public comments, including time limits and expectations for civility.

No formal votes were taken during the public hearing; however, the board will consider the recommendations from the renaming committees and community feedback in their future decision-making process.

🗣️ "The LCPS community looks to us to lead by example, and therefore, we must not engage in conduct from the dais that would not otherwise be permissible by members of the public attending our meetings." – Board Chair
🗣️ "I think that if you reverse course, the public and the taxpayers and the voters will be in full support of you and all your future endeavors." – Santos Menos
🗣️ "Renaming these schools is about confronting the uncomfortable truths of our past and choosing not to celebrate individuals tied to the Confederacy or the systems that upheld slavery." – Aaron Kunkle

📌 The board will review the feedback from the public hearing and consider the recommendations from the renaming committees.
📌 A future meeting will be held to discuss and vote on the proposed name changes for Francis Hazel Reed Elementary School and Mercer Middle School.

🕒 00:00:00: The public hearing began with an introduction by the board chair.
🕒 00:01:10: The board chair addressed the importance of maintaining professionalism during meetings.
🕒 00:03:20: Public comment procedures were outlined, and speakers were reminded to limit their comments to the proposed renaming of Francis Hazel Reed Elementary School and Mercer Middle School.
🕒 00:05:38: Virtual public comments began, with Rasha S and Mike Develle speaking in favor of renaming the schools.
🕒 00:08:01: In-person speakers, including Santos Menos, Aaron Kunkle, Tim Rush, and others, presented their perspectives on the proposed name changes.
🕒 00:48:48: The final public comment was made by Lynn Davis, who emphasized the importance of renaming the schools to promote inclusion and respect for all students.
🕒 00:51:00: The public hearing adjourned, with the board thanking attendees for their participation.

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