A pair of London schools will be renamed soon.
Trustees for the Thames Valley District School Board received a new report from the School Name Review Committee during a meeting Tuesday evening, which outlined considerations for renaming Sir John A MacDonald Public School and F.D. Roosevelt Public School.
The committee is suggesting the renaming of both schools due to their namesakes having historical ties to racism and discrimination.
"Recognizing that this process will require careful consideration and ample timelines, Trustees directed Thames Valley Administration to return to the Board with a proposed plan to implement the Committee’s recommendations by December 2022," a statement from the school board read.
TVDSB Trustees will also seek input from the community about other school names and will provide access to accurate information about who their school is named after.
"The purpose of the Committee’s review was to ensure school names across the District continue to reflect the Board’s commitment to promoting human rights, equity and inclusive learning environments that honour the diversity of Thames Valley schools," the statement added.
Earlier this year, the board voted to rename the former Ryerson Public School to Old North Public School.
