Polk was the country's 11th president and a known slaveowner who shared racist views. Some called for the board to drop "James K." and just name the school "Polk." Residents were able to fill out ...

The school sign and marquee photographed at James K. Polk Elementary School in the Central Unified District of Fresno on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021. CRAIG KOHLRUSS ckohlruss@fresnobee.com Central ...

The school sign photographed at James K. Polk Elementary School in the Central Unified District of Fresno on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021. CRAIG KOHLRUSS ckohlruss@fresnobee.com James K. Polk ...

The school board of Central Unified School District in Fresno voted 4-2 Tuesday to rename former James K. Polk Elementary School, now called Central Elementary School. The decision came after a tense ...