805.01 - Naming School Buildings and Facilities

805.01 - Naming School Buildings and Facilities

The Board of Directors believes that the names of district buildings and facilities should have special significance to the community, its traditions, and values.

The school buildings will be defined as any building owned and operated by the Maquoketa Valley School District. For the purposes of this policy, a facility is defined as a building, stadium, field, campus, or major component thereof. A subunit is a gymnasium, media center, auditorium, cafeteria, student commons, or similar areas.

The Board of Directors believes that naming a school facility is a matter of importance that deserves thoughtful attention. The naming of buildings and other facilities in the District provides an opportunity to recognize the contributions of individuals or groups to education and to the life of our community or to recognize the significance of the neighborhood area or community in which the school resides. Special consideration will be given to names that have special meaning to the students and citizens and that will enhance the education and moral values of the particular school or subunit. The Board will not be influenced in its decision by personal prejudice or favoritism, political pressure, or temporary popularity of a name.

When a request to name a school building or facility is made, the Superintendent will review the request and make a decision regarding recommendation to the Board of Education.  Upon receipt of a recommendation by the Board of Education, the Board of Education will make a decision based upon the information presented and the long-term interests of the school system.

 

 

Approved:  2.21.22                            
Reviewed:                  
Revised:  3.21.22

 

dawn.gibson.cm… Fri, 10/27/2023 - 16:18

805.01E1 - Naming of School Buildings and Facilities Form

805.01E1 - Naming of School Buildings and Facilities Form

Persons nominating names for school buildings and school facilities shall use this form.

 

I propose that the _____________________________________________________
                                                   (Designation of building and/or location)

 

Located at ___________________________________________________________
                                   (Address)

 

Be named  __________________________________________________________
                                    (Proposed Name)

 

 

  1. Biographical/Other Data*:

 

 

 

  1. The significance of this name is*:

 

 

 

  1. I believe the facility should be so named because*:

 

 

 

 

 

_________________________________________              ______________________
                        (Signature)                                                                             (Date)

 

dawn.gibson.cm… Fri, 10/27/2023 - 16:19

805.01R1 - Regulations Regarding Naming of School Buildings and Facilities

805.01R1 - Regulations Regarding Naming of School Buildings and Facilities
  1. Naming/Renaming of School Building and/or Facility
    1. Anyone may submit a suggestion for a school building or facility name to the committee of the board for consideration. Suggestions must be in writing, stating the name of the sponsor and the reasons justifying the nomination on a board approved form.
    2. The school board shall be responsible for the naming/renaming of all school buildings and school facilities.

 

 

Approved:  2.21.22    
Reviewed:                  
Revised:  3.21.22

 

dawn.gibson.cm… Fri, 10/27/2023 - 16:21