To:

Members, Board of Education

From:

Terry B. Grier, Ed.D.

Date:

September 25, 2006

RE:

Consideration for Naming of the Grimsley High School Stadium Concession Stand

Mr. Neal Hatcher, previous athletic director of Grimsley High School, on behalf of the community, has requested that Grimsley’s Jamieson Stadium concession stand and press box be named in honor of two distinguished individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Guilford County School system, as well as the community.

Pursuant to our procedure on the naming of schools (FDCA-P), a nomination form and accompanying support documents were provided for review and consideration.

The name proposed is as follows:

John and Ruth Comer Concession and Press Box Facility

RECOMMENDATION:  The administration recommends that the board study and support the proposed name John and Ruth Comer Concession and Press Box Facility and following a period of public comment or input consider approval of the nomination or direct the administration to request the nominator to provide any further information as may be required by the board in order to more fully consider the request and to make a decision.

Attachment #1 - Nomination Form
Attachment #2 - Background Information
Attachment #3 - Support Documents