Descriptor Term:

NAMING FACILITIES

Descriptor Code:

FDCA

Presented to Board:
October 11, 1994
1st Reading:
April 8, 2008
2nd Reading:
May 8, 2008

Adopted by Board:

November 9, 1994

Revised by Board:

May 8, 2008

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The naming of new schools, the renaming of existing schools and the naming of major public school facilities in the Guilford County School District is the responsibility of the Board of Education.

Naming a school is a matter of great importance deserving of the thoughtful attention of the Board and the Administration.

The Superintendent is directed to develop a procedure to address the naming of schools with the following guidelines:

1. Nomination Process
   The Superintendent shall determine the administrative staff responsible for implementing the procedures established for naming schools and facilities. All nominations received with completed documentation will be presented to the full Board for consideration.

2. Project Teams
   Project teams established for construction projects will not be responsible for the naming process, but may present nominations for consideration.

3. New Schools
   New schools should be officially named when the site location has been determined; facility design is in progress and before construction begins.

4. Public Hearings
   After the nomination process has been completed and recommendations have been presented to the full Board, a public hearing will be scheduled for the purpose of hearing comments from the community in support of, or, opposition to the names being considered.