Administrative Procedure 541

NAMING OF FACILITIES

Background

Naming the School, a portion of the School or an appended facility is a matter that deserves thoughtful attention.

Procedures

1. The Superintendent shall form a Committee for the naming of a School or a portion of a School.
2. The Committee may have representation from the community at large, the school, parents and students.
3. The names considered shall:
3.1 Have significance for the students, parents and the community;
3.2 Be easily identifiable with the facility;
3.3 Not be in conflict with the names of other facilities in the surrounding district;
3.4 Be appropriate in terms of copyright and trademark provisions.
4. Where possible, new facilities shall be assigned names before construction begins.
5. The Charter Board is responsible for approval of names of all facilities and portions of facilities.

References: Section 25, 26, 33, 52, 53, 222 Education Act