Committee to consider school names

The Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees has chosen a committee to select a name for the new elementary campus to be built in eastern Lampasas County.

Kirk Whitehead is facilitating the committee and will meet with other group members, district faculty, students and community members.

Once a recommendation is ready, it will be forwarded to the board of trustees for approval.

Local policy stipulates the board has complete authority for naming or renaming facilities in the LISD.

District statutes require that new buildings must be named for one of the following: historical or geographical sites or communities; deceased, significant individuals; local, state or national historical events or places; significant state or national figures; or a person who has made a significant contribution to education in the district.

Individuals or groups may make suggestions of a name or geographical site to be considered. The names must be submitted accompanied by written rationale and a description of their significance.

In addition, if the nomination is for an individual, he or she must be widely respected, regardless of any partisan affiliation; a person of character who embodies a wholesome image expected to stand the test of time; and reflect a background of service to the people of LISD, the state of Texas or the U.S.

Nominations must be received at the Lampasas ISD Administration Building, 207 W. Eighth St., by Dec. 10.

The selection will be finalized at a future board meeting.