To:

Members, Board of Education

From:

Terry B. Grier, Ed.D.

Date:

April 20 , 2007

RE:

Consideration for Naming of the Park at Montlieu Math and Science Academy

Mr. Ed Price, on behalf of the citizens of High Point, has requested that the park at Montlieu Math and Science Academy be named in honor of a distinguished individual who has made outstanding contributions to the Guilford County School system, as well as the greater Guilford County community.

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

The name proposed is as follows:

The Garry G. Burnett Park at Montlieu

RECOMMENDATION:  The Administration recommends that the Board study and support the proposed name The Garry G. Burnett Park at Montlieu 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 - Supporting Documents
Attachment #3 - Supporting Documents