KENOSHA, Wis. — The Kenosha Unified School District is asking community members to apply for a committee that will review possible new names for the Chavez Learning Station after receiving community concerns about the current name.
According to a news release issued Thursday by KUSD Chief Communications Officer Tanya Ruder, the district is forming a renaming committee that will evaluate recommendations and eventually forward a proposal to the KUSD Board of Education for discussion and possible action on June 23, 2026.
The Chavez Learning Station is located at 6300 27th Ave. in Kenosha. District officials said the review process comes in response to requests from members of the community regarding the facility’s existing name.
KUSD did not publicly explain the specific reason for the proposed name change. However, Kenosha County Eye assumes the effort is connected to the growing national controversy surrounding labor activist Cesar Chavez, after allegations surfaced earlier this year accusing Chavez of sexually abusing women and minors. The allegations have triggered renaming efforts involving schools, parks, streets, and public buildings across the country that previously honored Chavez.
Public reports indicate multiple school districts and municipalities nationwide have either renamed or begun considering renaming facilities bearing Chavez’s name in recent months. One Wisconsin example includes the Madison Metropolitan School District, which reportedly began the process of renaming Cesar Chavez Elementary School earlier this year.
The committee is expected to meet from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on June 2 and June 4 at the Educational Support Center, 3600 52nd St. Additional meetings could also be scheduled for June 9 and June 16 if necessary.
Residents interested in serving on the committee — or submitting a proposed new name for consideration — must submit a letter of interest by May 20. The district said letters should include the applicant’s name, phone number, and email address. Selected participants are expected to be notified by May 29.
Submissions can be mailed or dropped off at the Educational Support Center or emailed directly to Ruder.
KUSD also released guidelines for any proposed names. Buildings must be named after either a person or a place. Individuals considered for naming must have been deceased for at least two years and must have historical significance, exemplary service, leadership, or strong moral character. The district said places considered for naming should have substantial significance to the community or district.
The district added that preference will first be given to local individuals or places, though state, national, and international names may also be considered.
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One Response
Let it stay, Seems fitting for KUSD. …oh wait, they need to waste more money.