In 4-2 vote, Staunton School Board votes to rename R. E. Lee High https://t.co/KD7YRvzyzj

— JusticeRVA (@justice4rva) October 9, 2018

STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) — After months of debate, the Staunton School Board decided in a 4-2 vote on Monday evening to strip Robert E. Lee High School of its name.

An online survey will be launched this week for city residents to suggest new names for the school, according to the board. It will accept comments through November.

The vote was made during a meeting in the gym at Gypsy Hill Park.

The debate drew strong reaction from people in the Queen City. Those who supported the change argued the name Robert E. Lee was offensive due to its connection to the Confederacy. But others fought for keeping the name, arguing it preserved history.