Name change in progress for Jefferson Davis Elementary

A new name is in the works for Jefferson Davis Elementary in Biloxi.

- a new name is in the works for- jefferson davis elementary in - biloxi.

- the biloxi public school board- and superintendent- marcus boudreaux announced the- renaming- process this afternoon.

- superintendent boudreaux has- surveyed biloxi schools staff - and jeff davis elementary - parents, asking for their name- suggestions.- once those suggestions have bee- gathered, they- will be presented to a renaming- committee.

The- committee will consider the - proposed names and narrow it- down to a smaller list of - suggestions which will then - be presented to the school- board.- biloxi school board president - jim wallis says in a statement- quote,- "this is an opportunity to ensure that every student - and staff member feels welcome- in his or her school.

- we appreciate the renaming- committee members' time - and efforts to help us with thi- change as we move forward - and continue to provide - excellent education - opportunities to the children