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Chavez Renaming Exploratory Committee Meeting Agenda
Date: June 4, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Zoom Meeting

1. Call to Order
Welcome
Roll Call of Committee Members
2. Approval of Previous Meeting Summary
Review and discussion of prior meeting actions and recommendations
3. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Previous Survey Results
Review of community survey results presented at the previous meeting
Discussion regarding the committee's prior recommendation to extend the survey period by one week
Discussion regarding the committee's prior recommendation concerning retention of the Chavez name until completion of the school rebuild project
4. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Updated Community Survey Results
Review of updated survey results received from community stakeholders
Committee discussion of survey feedback and naming options
5. Discussion and Possible Action on Recommendation to the Governing Board
Deliberation regarding committee recommendation
Possible action to approve a recommendation to be forwarded to the Roosevelt School District Governing Board
6. Future Meeting Considerations
Discussion of any additional meetings or next steps, if necessary
7. Adjournment
 
This agenda has been prepared in accordance with applicable Arizona Open Meeting Law requirements. Committee members may discuss, consider, and take action only on items listed on this agenda.

Open Meeting Minutes

Cesar Chavez School Renaming Advisory Committee Meeting
Date: May 28, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Zoom Virtual Meeting

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Arturo Trujillo at approximately 9:00 AM. A quorum was confirmed.

2. Roll Call / Committee Members Present

• Arturo Trujillo

• Christina Bhattacharya, Principal

• Cheryl Lindner, BSP Paraprofessional

• Shannon Connors, 6th Grade Teacher

• Sandy Velasquez

• Karina Velasquez

• Pamela Neal, Community Member

• Maria Alaniz, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and Governing Board

3. Approval / Review of Previous Meeting

A brief overview of the prior meeting was provided, including:

• Introduction of committee members

• Legal overview and committee procedures

• Review of initial Chavez community survey results

• Selection of four proposed school names to move forward for broader community feedback

4. Discussion Items

A. Estimated Cost of School Renaming

Arturo Trujillo shared preliminary estimates regarding the cost of renaming the school:

• Approximately $10,000 for building signage changes

• Additional costs may include replacement of athletic uniforms, branding materials, carpets, and other items displaying the school name or initials

Committee members discussed concerns that the total cost would likely exceed the initial estimate due to:

• Sports uniforms for multiple programs

• Branding and promotional materials

• Additional campus items displaying “CC”

B. Community Survey Results

Survey demographic information was reviewed:

• 48.42% Community Members

• 17.41% Current Staff

• 17% Parent/Guardians

• 15% Former Staff

• 6.96% Alumni

• 3% Students

C. School Name Survey Results

The committee reviewed the following results from the broader community survey:

Proposed Name

Responses

Percentage

Rio Vista Community School

123

38.82%

Corazon Community School

82

25.95%

Cesar Chavez Community School

77

24.37%

Excellence Community School

34

10.75%

5. Committee Discussion

Committee members discussed:

• Whether additional names should be added to consideration

• The possibility of keeping the Cesar Chavez name until construction of a future new school building

• Concerns about community awareness regarding the planned future rebuild

• The importance of transparency regarding costs and future plans

• Whether another survey should be distributed including information about the rebuild option

Additional proposed names submitted by community members included:

• Unity Grove Elementary

• Cultural Compass Academy

• Heritage Springs Elementary

• Additional Arizona-themed names

The committee generally agreed to continue using the existing four names already included in the survey.

6. Action Items / Decisions

The committee agreed to:

• Reopen and redistribute the community survey

• Add information regarding the future school rebuild and potential associated costs

• Keep the survey open until Tuesday prior to the next meeting

• Schedule another committee meeting to review updated survey results and finalize recommendations

7. Next Meeting

Date: June 4, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Zoom Virtual Meeting

8. Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 9:44 AM.

The Roosevelt School District has established a Facility Naming Committee to ensure a community-centered process for renaming Cesar E. Chavez Community School.

Please vote on the finalist school names selected based on community nominations and aligned with Governing Board Policy FF – Naming Facilities.

Regardless of the name selected, the school colors (red and black) and mascot (the Bulldogs) will remain unchanged.

Chavez School Exploratory Renaming Committee
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: Zoom Link

Meeting Agenda

School Renaming Advisory Committee Meeting

1. Welcome and Roll Call

• Welcome by Meeting Coordinator

• Introduction of attendees and roll call

2. Overview of Previous Meeting

• Brief recap of prior discussions and actions

• Review of community input gathered to date

3. Broad Community Survey Results

• Presentation of survey results regarding the four proposed school names submitted by the community

• Review of participation and feedback trends

4. Discussion of Proposed Names

• Committee discussion on the four proposed names

• Consideration of any additional name suggestions brought forward

• Discussion of strengths, concerns, and community feedback

5. Recommendation to the Governing Board

• Committee discussion and decision regarding recommendation(s) to present to the Board

6. Conclusion

• Final comments and next steps

• Adjournment

2026 8th Grade Promotion Message

Please watch the following message from Superintendent Dr. Dani Portillo and Governing Board President Dr. Ashley Hodge for our 8th grade class of 2026

Scholar Spotlight Karol Ramirez

At Roosevelt School District, our scholars continue to inspire us with their passion, determination, and heart. Today, we proudly shine the Scholar Spotlight on eighth grader Karol Ramirez Velez from Irene Lopez Academy of the Arts.
Karol has been accepted into Bioscience High School, a prestigious program known for its rigorous and innovative learning environment that emphasizes science, mathematics, the arts, collaboration, and problem solving.
We are so proud of Karol and excited to see where this next chapter takes her. The future is bright, and this is only the beginning! Congratulations, Karol.

Chavez School Exploratory Renaming Committee
Date: Monday, May 11, 2026
Time: 3:45 p.m.
Location: Cesar Chavez Community School 
Zoom Link

Meeting Agenda

1. Introduction and Roll Call (5 minutes)

   • The Meeting Coordinator will call the meeting to order and welcome attendees.

   • Roll call will be conducted.

   • Introduction of all participants.

2. Purpose and Procedures (15 minutes)

   • Legal Counsel will provide an overview of:

   • The purpose of the committee

   • Open Meeting Laws

   • District policies regarding the renaming of a school

   • Questions and answers

3. Chavez Community Survey Results (20 minutes)

   • Presentation of survey results from parents, staff, and students

   • Summary of 120 responses received

   • Committee discussion

   • 4. Next Steps (10 minutes)

   • Discussion on the development and distribution of a new survey to the broader Roosevelt School District community

4. Closing and Agenda for Next Meeting (5 minutes)

   • Review of key takeaways

   • Preview of next meeting topics

   • Adjournment

Reinventing Roosevelt Community Listening Session
🗓️ Thursday, May 14 ⏰ 5-7 p.m.
📍Verna McClain Wellness Center

Join us for a listening session on the future of several RSD school sites and nearby parcels. Share your ideas, ask questions and help shape our community's future.

For more information, visit the Reinventing Roosevelt page.

Join us for our free mobile food distribution, in collaboration with St. Mary's Food Bank, on Friday, May 1 at 8 a.m. Food items will be distributed in the parking lot of Bernard Black Entrepreneurial Academy.

🚗 For everyone's safety, please enter the distribution site via Southern and 27th Ave.

✉️ Bring your ID and a piece of mail to confirm your address.

🎉 You’re Invited! 🎉
Join Roosevelt School District for our Kids Day Festival – Día del Niño!
📅 Saturday, April 18
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Ed and Verma Pastor Elementary School
2101 W. Alta Vista Rd, Phoenix, AZ
Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day featuring:
✨ Campus exhibitions
🩺 Health fair
🌮 Food trucks
🎶 Live entertainment
🤝 Community resources
🎁 Giveaways and prizes
Come out, have fun, and learn more about our schools!

Your Voice Matters in Curriculum Adoption

We believe that strong curriculum is built with community input. As part of our curriculum adoption process, instructional materials are now open for 60 days of public review and comment. Parents, guardians, educators, and community members are invited to explore the materials and share feedback.

🗓 Review period: Jan. 30 – March 30, 2026

6th-8th Grade Social Studies
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6th-8th Grade Science
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🔗 Learn more & submit comments

Thank you for partnering with us to support student learning.

Are you preparing for your first or next school administration interview? Join us for an Aspiring Administrators Interview Skills Clinic on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Verna McClain Wellness Center

This interactive clinic is designed to help aspiring leaders confidently communicate their experience, navigate panel and scenario-based interviews, and stand out as strong leadership candidates.

Doors open at 8:30 a.m. for networking and breakfast.
Register Today

Who Should Attend
✓ Aspiring school administrators
✓ Teacher leaders and instructional coaches
✓ Deans, counselors and coordinators
✓ Educators pursuing leadership roles

What You’ll Learn
✓ Preparing for administrator-level interviews
✓ Answering panel and scenario-based questions
✓ Communicating leadership experience with clarity
✓ What hiring panels are really looking for
✓ Practical strategies to interview with

This event is hosted in partnership with the Arizona Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents and the Arizona Alliance of Black School Educators

Join us for our free mobile food distribution, in collaboration with St. Mary's Food Bank, on Friday, Feb. 27 at 8 a.m. Food items will be distributed in the parking lot of Bernard Black Entrepreneurial Academy.

🚗 For everyone’s safety, please enter the distribution site via Southern and 27th Ave.

✉️ Bring your ID and a piece of mail to confirm your address.

Join us at 11 a.m. tomorrow at the Verna McClain Wellness Center and let us know your ideas for repurposing the former Sierra Vista School. For more information, visit the Reinventing Roosevelt webpage.

Join us at 11 a.m. this morning at C.J. Jorgensen and let us know your ideas for repurposing the site. For more information, visit the Reinventing Roosevelt webpage.

💉 Free Measles Vaccines
📅 Feb. 11 | ⏰ 1-4:30 p.m.
📍C.O. Greenfield

The Maricopa County Public Health Department will be providing free measles vaccines for adults and children on Wednesday. No appointment is necessary.

Please bring insurance information if available; those without insurance are still welcome.  Children must have consent from a parent or legal guardian to be vaccinated.

Maricopa County Department of Public Health is committed to universal access at all events; advance notice may be required for some accessibility needs. For accommodations or other vaccination options if you are unable to attend due to illness or scheduling conflicts, please contact the Maricopa County Public Health CARES Team at 602-506-6767.

💉 Free Measles Vaccines
📅 Feb. 11 | ⏰ 1-4:30 p.m.
📍C.O. Greenfield

The Maricopa County Public Health Department will be providing free measles vaccines for adults and children on Wednesday. No appointment is necessary.

Please bring insurance information if available; those without insurance are still welcome.  Children must have consent from a parent or legal guardian to be vaccinated.

Maricopa County Department of Public Health is committed to universal access at all events; advance notice may be required for some accessibility needs. For accommodations or other vaccination options if you are unable to attend due to illness or scheduling conflicts, please contact the Maricopa County Public Health CARES Team at 602-506-6767.