Facilities and Planning                                                                                                                        7551.2-AR

 

 

 

DESIGNATION OF MEMORIALS

 

A.   Purpose and Scope

 

      To provide a consistent process for designation of memorials.

 

B.   General

 

C.  Forms Used and Additional References

 

      None

 

D.  Procedures

 

  1. The principal shall obtain approval from the Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services before initiating the process of naming a memorial.

 

  1. Memorials can be designated for garden areas, donated benches, or trees.  Buildings or portions of buildings shall carry the names of building numbers or be named after the academic subject area/purpose primarily taught/used in the building.

 

  1. The school principal or department manager should consult with staff and parents, as appropriate.

 

  1. Before submitting the request for final approval, the individuals making the request shall collect the following information:

 

    1. Costs - All costs for purchase, installation, upkeep and repair of the memorial are the responsibility of the individuals making the request. 

 

    1. Safety - Individuals making the request must take into consideration the safety of student, staff and community into consideration. 

 

    1. Design - The memorial should blend in with the overall design of the school.

 

  1. The memorial designation request and information regarding costs, safety and design should be submitted for approval to the Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services.

 

  1. Should the memorial decay, remain unkept or be impacted by unforeseen circumstances the district reserves the right of removal.

 

  1. The district also reserves the right to modify, relocate or remove memorials when necessary due to construction or school renovations.

 

E.   Reports Required

 

F.   Record Retention

 

G.  Responsible Administrative Unit

 

      Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services

 

H.   Approved by:

 

Don Trigg

4/8/03

Dennis M. Smith

4/8/03

Responsible Division Head

Date

Superintendent

Date