A community panel has recommended naming Maricopa Unified School District’s first K–8 campus the “Alma Farrell Academy of Innovation”, with administrators planning to bring the name to the Governing Board for formal action in December.

The recommendation follows a months-long naming process that district leaders described as inclusive and heavily community-driven.

“In August and September, we invited the community to help us shape the school’s identity through a public survey,” district administrator Tracey Pastor told the school district board last night.

“We received 179 responses and that included students, staff, parents and community members.”

Participants were asked to suggest names and themes that reflect the district’s values and spirit. From that feedback, three big ideas rose

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