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Naming District Facilities
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Names selected for Belton ISD schools or buildings shall be meaningful to students and community members, be a source of pride, and reflect the traditions of Belton ISD.
The following guidelines, found in Board Policy CW(LOCAL), govern the permanent naming or renaming of new or existing District-owned facilities or portions of facilities and lay out the process for submitting a naming or renaming suggestion.
Facilities are defined as:
- A school campus building;
- Rooms within a school building;
- Structures related to a school building;
- Athletic fields and facilities; and
- Any other building or adjacent land area that is the property of the District.
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Criteria
The criteria for the naming or renaming of a District facility shall include the following:
- A facility or part of an existing facility may be named for an individual, group, or organization, for a place such as a landmark or neighborhood, or for any other reason determined by the Board.
- The name must not already be in use by another District school or facility.
- If a facility or part of an existing facility is named or renamed for an individual, group, or organization, the following shall apply:
- The individual may be living, or if deceased, dead for at least 12 months prior to the submission of the individual's name for consideration by the Board. However, the Board may consider naming a facility at any time for an individual who served in the U.S. military and died in the line of duty.
- The individual, group, or organization must embody exemplary qualities that can serve as a model of excellence and should adhere to the District’s core beliefs and values.
- The individual, group, or organization must have made a significant contribution, which may include a financial donation, to the District, local community, state, or nation or have a connection to the District.
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Facility Naming Nomination Form
A person who wishes to submit a name for consideration shall identify the facility and provide a clear, concise explanation of why the name should be honored using this Facility Naming Nomination Form. Supplemental materials such as news clippings, letters of recommendation, and other printed resources may be requested following completion of the linked form.
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The Board Facilities Committee, in consultation with Superintendent, shall review all nominations and decide whether to;
- Move the nomination forward for consideration by the full Board;
- Establish a School Name Selection Committee to consider the nomination; or
- Take no action and notify the person who submitted the nomination of such action.
The Board shall have final approval of the naming or renaming of all District-owned facilities or portions of facilities.
For more information, please review Board Policy CW(LOCAL) or contact the Office of the Assistant Superintendent of Operations at 254-215-2077.
