Critics of the Dixie School District argued the word "Dixie" was too closely linked with slavery and the Confederate south.
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The controversy divided the community for months.
The vote passed three to one-- one board member abstained.
Activist Kerry Pearson called for the name to be changed all the way back in 1997.
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"I wish it was done with more enthusiasm, but I'm glad it's done. Now I don't know what I'm gonna do for the next 10 or 15 years."
The board did not decide on a new name. They will be taking suggestions from the community.
The new name for the district and the elementary school will be put up to a committee and voted on in August.