Nominations Accepted for Naming of Special Education Center West

Nominations will be accepted through June 22

Contact: Haley Miller (336) 370-3200
Created: 6/8/2009 4:47:53 PM

Guilford County Schools is now accepting nominations for the naming of the Special Education Center West. This school, a 2008 bond project, will serve exceptional children in the western part of the school district.

The district will accept nominations until 5 p.m. on Monday, June 22. Nominations may be submitted electronically via this Web site http://www.gcsnc.com/comments/comments2.htm, via fax at (336) 574-3863 or through U.S. mail at: Guilford County Schools, Department of District Relations, ATTN: Naming of Facilities, 712 N. Eugene St. Greensboro, NC 27401.

In accordance with Board Policy FDCA-P, special consideration will be given to requests to honor distinguished persons who have made an outstanding contribution to a school, the district, the community, the county, the state or the nation, and who are either deceased or retired from active participation in the school, community, county, state or national affairs for which they are being recognized.

These nominations shall include supporting materials that address: • The rationale for the recommendation • Biographical and background information regarding the proposed name • Attributes/qualities o Demonstrated record of recognizable excellence in their respective field evidenced by a variety of outstanding accomplishments, awards, leadership and service roles in their profession, community, professional and civic organizations o Demonstrated positive role model for others o Demonstrated commitment to excellence o Exhibited positive values like honesty, integrity, sense of fairness, self-discipline, teamwork, dedication to work, etc.

Once the nomination window is closed, the superintendent will share nominations with the Board of Education. Possible names approved by the board will then be open to public comment for 30 days.

Please click on the link below to download the nomination form.

http://www.gcsnc.com/08_09news/fdca-p.pdf

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About Guilford County Schools

Guilford County Schools is the third largest school district in North Carolina serving more than 71,000 students at 120 schools. With approximately 10,000 employees, the district’s mission is to graduate responsible citizens prepared to succeed in higher education or the career of their choice. 

Guilford County Schools is a national leader in providing specialized schools and instructional programs designed to meet the educational needs of a culturally diverse citizenship.  For more information, visit the district’s Web site at www.gcsnc.com.