Naming Facilities Middle School No. 6

Support of Strategic Goals Goal III: Communication Goal IV: Facilities to enhance learning environment and foster community pride

Timeline September 19 Call for Name Recommendations October 17 Call for Name Recommendations Closes End of October Meet with Naming Committee to review recommendations November 14 Committee will present recommendation to the Board December 12 Board to make final decision

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.