8/6/18 Tyler ISD Special Board Meeting by Sarah A. Miller
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From left: Tyler ISD Superintendent Dr. Marty Crawford and board members Aaron Martinez, Andy Bergfeld, president Fritz Hager, Wade Washmon, Ornenthia Mason, Jean Washington and Patricia Nation conduct a specialty called Tyler Independent School District meeting where a vote on whether or not to change the name of Robert E. Lee High School was on the agenda. The motion to vote died after failing to gain a second motion during the meeting at the Jim Plyler Instructional Complex in Tyler, Texas. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Lauren Steigman, a Robert E. Lee High School class of 2001 graduate, wears her graduation cap as she attends a specialty called Tyler Independent School District meeting where a vote on whether or not to change the name of Robert E. Lee High School was on the agenda. The motion to vote died after failing to gain a second motion during the meeting at the Jim Plyler Instructional Complex in Tyler, Texas. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
(Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Tyler ISD board members Orenthia Mason, left, and Patricia Nation, right, listen as Jean Washington speaks during a specialty called Tyler Independent School District meeting where a vote on whether or not to change the name of Robert E. Lee High School was on the agenda is adjourned. The motion to vote died after failing to gain a second motion. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
(Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Tyler ISD board member Orenthia Mason speaks during a specialty called Tyler Independent School District meeting where a vote on whether or not to change the name of Robert E. Lee High School was on the agenda. The motion to vote died after failing to gain a second motion during the meeting at the Jim Plyler Instructional Complex in Tyler, Texas. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Lauren Steigman, a Robert E. Lee High School class of 2001 graduate, attends a specialty called Tyler Independent School District meeting where a vote on whether or not to change the name of Robert E. Lee High School was on the agenda. The motion to vote died after failing to gain a second motion during the meeting at the Jim Plyler Instructional Complex in Tyler, Texas. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Motion fails on vote to rename Robert E. Lee High School
Michael Tolbert wears a shirt reading "be better" in support of changing the name of Robert E. Lee High School during a specialty called Tyler Independent School District meeting where a vote on whether or not to change the name of Robert E. Lee High School was on the agenda on Monday Aug. 6, 2018. The motion to vote died after failing to gain a second motion during the meeting at the Jim Plyler Instructional Complex in Tyler, Texas. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Tyler ISD Superintendent board members Ornenthia Mason, Jean Washington and Patricia Nation listen as Wade Washmon speaks during a specialty called Tyler Independent School District meeting where a vote on whether or not to change the name of Robert E. Lee High School was on the agenda. The motion to vote died after failing to gain a second motion during the meeting at the Jim Plyler Instructional Complex in Tyler, Texas. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Tyler ISD Superintendent board members Ornenthia Mason, Jean Washington and Patricia Nation listen as Wade Washmon speaks during a specialty called Tyler Independent School District meeting where a vote on whether or not to change the name of Robert E. Lee High School was on the agenda. The motion to vote died after failing to gain a second motion during the meeting at the Jim Plyler Instructional Complex in Tyler, Texas. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Supporters of keeping the name Robert E. Lee High School wear matching t-shirts at a specialty called Tyler Independent School District meeting where a vote on whether or not to change the name of Robert E. Lee High School was on the agenda. The motion to vote died after failing to gain a second motion during the meeting at the Jim Plyler Instructional Complex in Tyler, Texas. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Tyler ISD board president Fritz Hager speaks during a specialty called Tyler Independent School District meeting where a vote on whether or not to change the name of Robert E. Lee High School was on the agenda is adjourned. The motion to vote died after failing to gain a second motion. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Tyler ISD Superintendent Dr. Marty Crawford and board member Aaron Martinez react as board president Fritz Hager (not pictured) speaks during a specialty called Tyler Independent School District meeting where a vote on whether or not to change the name of Robert E. Lee High School was on the agenda. The motion to vote died after failing to gain a second motion during the meeting at the Jim Plyler Instructional Complex in Tyler, Texas. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
(Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Tyler ISD board president Fritz Hager addresses the Tyler ISD board during a specialty called Tyler Independent School District meeting where a vote on whether or not to change the name of Robert E. Lee High School was on the agenda is adjourned. The motion to vote died after failing to gain a second motion. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
People wait in anticipation for a vote at a specialty called Tyler Independent School District meeting where a vote on whether or not to change the name of Robert E. Lee High School was on the agenda is adjourned. The motion to vote died after failing to gain a second motion. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Misty Kinnett, center, sits with members of her group "Save Our Name REL" as they attend a specialty called Tyler Independent School District meeting where a vote on whether or not to change the name of Robert E. Lee High School was on the agenda on Monday Aug. 6, 2018. The motion to vote died after failing to gain a second motion. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Motion fails on vote to rename Robert E. Lee High School
Joe Hitzfeld of Tyler stands up with his hand in the air in disbelief at the adjournment of a specialty called Tyler Independent School District meeting where a vote on whether or not to change the name of Robert E. Lee High School was on the agenda on Monday Aug. 6, 2018. The motion to vote died after failing to gain a second motion during the meeting at the Jim Plyler Instructional Complex in Tyler, Texas. Hitzfeld is a 1989 Robert E. Lee High School graduate. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Motion fails on vote to rename Robert E. Lee High School
Lisa McClure and Misty Kinnett hug as the a specialty called Tyler Independent School District meeting where a vote on whether or not to change the name of Robert E. Lee High School was on the agenda is adjourned. The motion to vote died after failing to gain a second motion at the meeting held at the Jim Plyler Instructional Complex in Tyler, Texas. McClure and Kinnett are founders of the group "Save Our Name REL" which is in support of keeping the name Robert E. Lee High School. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Von Criswell and Rev. Michael Mast, supporters of changing the Robert E. Lee High School name, shake hands as a specialty called Tyler Independent School District meeting where a vote on whether or not to change the name of Robert E. Lee High School was on the agenda is adjourned on Monday Aug. 6, 2018. The motion to vote died after failing to gain a second motion during the meeting at the Jim Plyler Instructional Complex in Tyler, Texas. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
(Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)