A name with educational significance or inspiration shall be considered. The school committee also feels that it is appropriate to name or rename schools for physical locations; geographical areas; distinguished local, state, and national leaders whose names will lend dignity and stature to the school.

Proposed names and/or changes must be presented to the entire school committee in the form of a resolution that must be offered by a committee member or sponsored by a committee member on behalf of individuals or groups. Included in the resolution shall be the following rationale:

· Present name of school

· Recommended name for school

· Reasoning for name suggestion

· Contributions to the schools or community by suggested person for whom the school is to be named

· Sponsor

Agawam Public Schools

Revised 9/03

(Approved by School Committee on October 28, 2003, by a vote of 7 – 0)