Policy 3997-1

Facilities - Purpose

Facilities - Procedures for Naming School Facilities

Reviewed and affirmed by the Board:  1/26/2010
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In accordance with Lincoln Board of Education policy 3997, the Board will appoint an ad hoc committee.  This committee will consist of eight to 12 members; three will be from the Board.  Each Board member will be asked to submit to the president names of potential committee members from the Lincoln community.

 

The procedure for naming a facility will follow the recommended format:

1. The committee will be chaired by a member from the Board appointed to the committee.
2. A staff member from the Superintendent’s Office will be assigned to the committee to assist the committee in obtaining information or communicating with others as directed by the chairperson.
3. It is recommended that no more than 20 days should be used to solicit names for the new facility from the community.  The committee will utilize the local media to solicit names to be submitted to the committee.  Names submitted from the public will be addressed to the committee in writing and mailed to the central office staff member assigned.
4. The committee will establish timelines and schedules for completing their assignment.
5. The committee may solicit names from the community or members on the committee.  In considering names for the facility, the committee shall consider individuals, living or dead, who have contributed to education or to the Lincoln community.  Neighborhoods where the facility may be located shall also be considered by the committee.
6. Upon review of these names, the committee will vote and the name receiving the most votes will be recommended to the total board for their approval.