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702.1. NAMING RIGHTS

1.Authority /

The Board believes that the naming of facilities or areas of the District is a matter of great importance, one that requires careful and considerable thought. The intent of this policy is to set forth parameters and guidelines for use by the Board in meeting its responsibility in this area.

In all cases, the Board retains control and ownership over the named facilities. Naming rights will not convey any input or control over the content of school programs offered in the named facilities, nor the disposition of said named facilities.
2.Guidelines / Nominations for the naming of facilities/areas shall come to the Board by recommendation of the Superintendent.
  1. Facilities may be named by/for major contributors to the District.

  1. The term of the naming rights will vary but will not exceed the expected life of the facility or equipment.

  1. The Board reserves the right to refuse contributions, made with a view towards naming a facility, where that contribution is too restrictive in purpose, inconsistent with the District’s stated academic purposes and priorities, or would adversely affect the School District.

  1. The Board cannot accept any contribution, made with a view towards naming a facility, where to do so would involve unlawful discrimination based upon race, religion, sex, age, national origin, color, handicap, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state and local laws and regulations.

  1. In general, naming will require a commitment of at least thirty-three percent (33%) of the prospective sites determined by the District.

  1. It is appropriate for the Fund Advisory Committee to review naming opportunities with prospective benefactors. However, no commitments or promises should be made with respect to specific dollar amounts needed for a
naming opportunity. The Fund Advisory Committee will review the request and offer a recommendation for approval/nonapproval to the Superintendent. The value will be determined by the District for prospective sites.
  1. Irrevocable trusts made through deferred giving instruments are suitable for naming existing buildings, facilities or programs.

  1. Special requests to name buildings, other facilities and/or programs in honor of people who have contributed to the betterment of the District, and to its educational program, will be considered by the Board.

  1. Facilities will not be named for persons who are currently employed by the District or those who currently hold public office. For such naming considerations in these instances, a person shall have been retired from the District or public office for a minimum of five (5) years.

  1. The Board reserves the authority to revoke the naming of a facility in the event that the individual, for whom the facility is named, is determined to have committed any criminal act deemed to warrant such removal.

  1. In the event of significant renovations to a previously named facility, or a portion thereof, the Board may, at its discretion, determine that a new naming opportunity should be considered by the renovated area.

  1. Following the approval of naming rights on any District property or portion of District property, a Memorandum of Understanding or comparable document will be written and signed by the donor, the president of the School Board and the District Superintendent.

3.Delegation of
Responsibility / The Fund Advisory Committee will develop procedures for the implementation of this policy which will include:
  1. Development of a list of prospective sites for naming within the District and the approximate cost for each.

  1. Consistent signage that clearly marks the named area in a tasteful manner.

  1. Appropriate recognition for both the donor and honoree (if applicable).

References:
School Code – 24 P.S. Sec. 510

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