Overview
- The Calexico Unified School District board voted unanimously to begin removing César Chávez's name from the elementary campus and started the formal renaming process.
- District officials held public meetings and a community survey that involved students, parents and a committee to gather input for a replacement name.
- Two finalist options emerged from the community process: Roberto Moreno Elementary School and Desert Valley Elementary School.
- Workers have begun painting over and removing exterior signs that identified the school while the board prepares to select the new name.
- The decision follows recent local allegations about aspects of César Chávez's legacy and the board is expected to make the final naming choice using the community results as a reference.