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KGF Policy and Procedure
for Naming Properties and Facilities The Rochester School
Board has a long-standing tradition of naming properties and facilities in
honor of persons or entities that have made important contributions to the
District. All naming in recognition of an honoree must be consistent with the
District's role as a public trust. Accordingly, all such proposals shall be
reviewed and approved in accordance with this policy, and with related Board
policies and guidelines. The following guidelines
shall govern any naming decision. The Board
takes the naming of any public building, field, room or facility
seriously. The need for public input
and a procedure for the Board to consider request is evident. The procedure listed below is for the Board
to follow before choosing the name of any public facility. Programs, and Facilities No commitment regarding
naming shall be made to prior to approval of the related proposal for naming.
Each proposal shall be made in writing in accordance with these guidelines. Each proposal for naming
shall be considered on its merits. In this regard, all due attention shall be
given to both the long-term and short-term appropriateness of a naming. No commitment for naming shall be made prior
to approval of the proposed name. When a facility or area
is named in recognition of a person that name will generally be effective for
the useful life of the facility or the designated use of the area. If a
facility must be replaced or substantially renovated, or the use of an area
is changed, it may be re-named. A proposed honoree shall
have achieved distinction in one or more of the following ways: while serving
the Board in an academic or administrative capacity; the individual has
rendered distinguished service which warrants recognition of the individual's
exceptional contributions. Any recommendation for
naming shall occur two years after retirement or other separation from the
District or from elected or appointed office; or one year after the person's
death. Procedure: The
Superintendent or Board Chair shall initiate a request for a name change, or
to name a new facility. Any request
from the public shall be submitted to the Board from the Superintendent or
Board Chair. The Building
Committee, in non-public or public session shall first consider the
request. If the Committee supports the
public process for naming or renaming a facility, it shall make a recommendation to the Board of
the request. The Building Committee’s
recommendation shall be placed on the Board agenda, allowing public input
into the naming of the facility. The Board
shall have two readings of the recommendation, prior to approving any
request. Adopted: |