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Process of naming a middle school in memory of Alford Leo Adams, with community input and review, to enhance learning environment and community pride.
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Support of Strategic Goals • Goal III: Communication • Goal IV: Facilities to enhance learning environment and foster community pride
Communications • Use the following communication channels to promote the call for name recommendations: • Website • Social media • Newsletters (internal and external) • Word of mouth • NISD Ambassadors • Text Message • Electronic and paper form
Community Input • Received 59 name submissions. • 27 names met the criteria established in Local Policy CW.
Naming Criteria • Follows Board policy CW LOCAL. • Buildings serving kindergarten – 8th: • In memory of a person who has served the District or community • In memory of any person who has made a significant contribution to society or education • A local residential or geographic area • A district property donor or his or her family members
Review Process • Internal committee convened to review name submissions and determine eligibility. • Board Policy states the committee will submit one recommended name that meets the criteria to the Board. • A list of qualified names are included for your review.
Recommendation • Based on the feedback from community recommendations, the committee brings the following name to the Board for consideration:Leo Adams Middle School
Rationale • Letters of recommendation included in your packet • Alford Leo Adams (1915-1993): • Served as Mayor of Justin for 10 years • Founding member of NISD; served on School Board • Worked to consolidate the district with V.R. Eaton • Owned Justin Lumber Co. • Kin to the Eaton family
Discussion Item • Will come back to the Board at the December meeting for approval.