Policy 4900: Naming/Renaming of Buildings & Facilities

Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board may consider requests to rename a facility that is already standing and in use or to name a newly constructed facility. The Board shall not name a school or other facility after a living person, but may name a building after a person who is deceased. However, the Board may name a room or a portion of a facility after a person who is living. 

The Superintendent and Board shall consider the following factors in the naming/renaming of school buildings or facilities: 

1. Historical significance of the new name; 
2. Cultural significance of the new name; 
3. Financial costs associated with the naming; 
4. Accuracy of the name in reflecting the intent and location of the facility or portion of the facility; 
5. Person’s contribution to education, to the community or nation; and 
6. Any other factors deemed important.