I. The purpose of this policy is to provide standard guidelines among all the schools and departments owned by the Sarasota County School Board in naming buildings, sites and common areas. Naming opportunities may be granted in recognition of distinction and/or in recognition of financial support.

II. The name of each newly constructed facility, or existing facility, building, site or common area shall be designated by the School Board. Names will be selected from:

a .The street or road on which the facility is located;

b. The city in which the facility is located;

c. Another geographical location; or,

d. In memory or honor of the extraordinary, distinguished contributions of individuals to humanity, to our county, state, nation or school district; or,

e. In recognition of financial gifts by individuals, families, organizations, foundations or corporations which represent all or a substantial part of the cost of the project. Substantial shall be deemed to mean either a significant majority of the cost (51%) or a contribution which, while not being a significant majority, would not have been available from another source or was in some way integral to the project completion.

f. In the event a school, building etc. is named based on a financial contribution, the district will enter a naming rights agreement with the financial contributor outlining the terms of the agreement.

III. The following will also be considered in the naming approval process:

a.Names will not be approved or sustained (once approved) that will call into serious question the public respect of the school or department.

b. The credentials, character and reputation of each individual, organization or corporation for whom the naming of a building is being considered shall be scrutinized carefully and evaluated. Nominations submitted for consideration must be accompanied by supporting documentation and provided to the cost center head.

c. The principal and/or cost center will convene a work group (5‐7 individuals) comprised of staff and community members with a vested interest in the school/cost center. The work group will review and make a recommendation on whether the request should be submitted to the Executive Director for consideration at Cabinet. Included in the proposal the school/cost center must submit a financial plan for all associated costs. No taxpayer dollars can be used to support the initiative.

d. Cabinet will review the recommendation of the workgroup and decide if it should be brought to the School Board for a vote.

e. Final decisions will be made by a majority vote of the School Board.

IV. Each new facility shall have a plaque placed on the facility bearing the name of the facility. The plaque shall also contain the names of the Superintendent and Board members holding office at the time the construction contract is approved by the board, the name of the architect, and the name of the contractor.

V. A uniform system of signage should be adopted by location and be consistent with other signage on the site.