GENERAL PROVISIONS

The Board shall have complete authority to name any facility, property, or portion thereof. The following guidelines shall govern the naming of facilities.

GUIDELINES

The following guidelines shall govern the naming of facilities:

1. All schools shall be named for:

• Distinguished, historical personage (local, state, and national heroes or heroines).
• Distinguished educators (local, state, or national).
• Deceased prominent local citizens or educators.
•  Local, state, or national historical events or places.
• The street on which the school is located, the subdivision surrounding it, or other descriptive geographical location.
• Building function.

2. The Board shall receive suggestions in the naming of schools.

3. Strong consideration shall be given to the naming of schools for those who donate the land for school sites.

4. The Board may name a District facility, or portion of a building such as the auditorium, gymnasium, library, and stadium.

NOMINATIONS

All nominations shall be sent to the Superintendent. The supporting data shall include a succinct description of the nominee’s contributions, why these are important, and any pertinent history that should be considered. The Board requests that no more than five pages of supporting documentation be included. Petitions shall not be considered.

NOMINATION FORM

We are currently accepting nominations for the naming of our new Elementary Magnet Academy, our new Weight Room Facility, and our Health Professions Magnet Academy Program.Naming of New District Facilities & Programs Nomination Form

RECOMMENDATION PROCESS

A Board subcommittee shall review all nominees and present no more than three names to the Board for consideration. At a regularly scheduled meeting, the Board shall choose a name from one of those submitted by the committee. If the Board finds none of the names acceptable, the committee shall reconvene and then present alternate names.

PLAQUES

The Board shall have a plaque prepared bearing the names of the Board members, administrators, architects, and contractors directly connected with each project.

DEDICATION CEREMONIES

A new school building shall be dedicated at an appropriate ceremony held as soon as possible after occupancy.

DEDICATION MEMORIALS

Dedication of facilities or parts of facilities in memory of an individual shall follow these guidelines:

1. Any memorials to be erected on or attached to grounds or facilities shall be approved by the Board.
2. The proposal submitted to the Board for dedication of a facility or part of a facility in memory of an individual shall be accompanied by a petition containing the names and signatures of at least 50 District residents who are in favor of the proposal.