UPDATE:

Staunton High School will be the new name, the board decided in a show of unity on Monday night.

It will take effect July 1, 2019, per the Staunton City School Board.

"We need to move on with this process, we really do," said Bob Boyle, as he made the motion to change the name.

Vice-chair Boyle is one of two members who had voted previously to keep Robert E. Lee’s name on the public high school.

The superintendent has the authority to make sure the new name is enacted, including signs, athletics, etc., Boyle said — reading the motion aloud. Superintendent Garrett Smith also should direct elementary, middle and high school leaders to participate in the operational process, including that the Lee name and derivatives not be used anywhere.

Boyle also thanked the community. "The school board pledges unity in spirit moving forward," the motion said.

Natasha McCurdy seconded the motion.

It passed unanimously.

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Join us at 6:00 p.m. for a livestream broadcast of the Staunton City School Board's meeting Monday night at Shelburne Middle School.

The board is set to discuss the new name of the high school and the school's renovation plans.