POLICY NUMBER:
300.10
ADOPTED:
9.16.2025
Board Policy
- The Board of Education has authority and responsibility to name all schools and facilities (i.e., new buildings, building re-models, or other District structures) and ensure each facility of Canyons School District is given a name that lends dignity and status to the school or facility constructed or purchased within the District.
- With the aim of improving instructional opportunities for students, the Board of Education may consider accepting significant financial contributions or in-kind donations to the District from business and industry partners and donors, and the Board has authority to determine the timing, means, and manner of public recognition for such support (e.g., naming rights; public recognition walls; or plaques) in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws, and administrative rules made for such a purpose.
- The Board authorizes the Superintendent and District Administration to develop administrative regulations for naming rights, named gifts, plaques, and other public recognition consistent with this policy, subject to review and approval by the Board.
ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION:
300.10-1
APPROVED:
9.16.2025
Authority to Name School District Facilities - 300.10-1
- The Board of Education reserves the sole authority to determine or change the name of any school district facility or portion of a facility by majority vote of the Board.
- Recommendations for naming or renaming may be submitted to the Board by the Superintendent or designee.
ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION:
300.10-2
APPROVED:
9.16.2025
Naming Rights - 300.10-2
- The Board of Education may assign naming rights regarding portions of a school district building for the benefit of students for a set time-period (e.g., 1-5 years) and in consideration of contributions, through a written partnership agreement.
- The written partnership agreement will include:
- terms acknowledging the Board of Education must approve the name selected by majority vote;
- terms stating the monetary or in-kind donation or support provided in for periodic naming rights and the applicable time-period.
- terms addressing how to prioritize partnership agreements if more than one entity expresses interest in the same portion of a school building.
- The Board of Education has discretion to prioritize partnerships agreements according:
- to the largest contributor; and
- alignment with the District’s strategic vision.
- The Board of Education has discretion to prioritize partnerships agreements according:
- terms under which a partnership agreement may be terminated.
- All funds, property, or goods donated become public funds and the property of the District, and should be used for the purpose for which they were donated and in accordance with all applicable District policies and procedures.
- The written partnership agreement will include:
- All applicable federal laws, state laws, administrative rules, and District policy regarding procurement, equity, and construction and improvement of school district facilities, shall apply to donations made for such a purpose.
- Exception:
- In the event a donor makes a gift to the district which enables the District to construct or remodel a facility, the Board may waive any or all administrative regulations regarding the naming of a facility or portion of a facility. Specifically, if the naming of a facility or a portion of a facility is a condition of a gift to the district, and the Board believes the size of the gift warrants such action, the Board may approve the name selected by the donor.
ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION:
300.10-3
APPROVED:
9.16.2025
Named Gifts, Plaques, and Memorials - 300.10-3
- All named gifts shall be recommended to the Board of Education by the Canyons Education Foundation.
- Named gifts to Canyons School District shall not impact, restrict, or limit the Board’s ability to purchase, sell or trade property and award contracts in the best interest of the District.
- Recognizing gifts with plaques, or other appropriate memorials:
- Gifts valued at $50,000 or more which are used to improve educational facilities, to provide services for students or staff, or to enhance educational programs may be recognized with a plaque or other appropriate memorial at the location where the gift is received.
- The gift must make a significant difference to the educational system.
- The gift must help achieve a goal established by the school or other educational entity.
- Location of plaques of this nature must be approved by the Superintendent or designee.
- No District funds are to be allocated for the purchase of memorial plaques or similar recognitions. Installation of any kind of memorial must be accomplished either by or under the direction of the District.
- No dedicatory ceremonies for any facility are to take place without direction from the Board of Education.
Exhibits
None
References
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Forms
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Document History
Revised – 9.16.2025. Policy 300.10 – Named Gifts and Memorials was updated with a new title, “Naming Facilities and Naming Rights.” The policy was broadened to allow for accepting significant financial contributions or in-kind donations to the District from business and industry partners and donors. The Board of Education will have authority to determine the timing, means, and manner of public recognition for such support (e.g., naming rights; public recognition walls; or plaques) in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws, and administrative rules made for such a purpose.
Adopted – 8.4.2015.
This online presentation is an electronic representation of the Canyons School District’s currently adopted policy manual. It does not reflect updating activities in progress. The official, authoritative manual is available for inspection in the office of the Superintendent located at 9361 South 300 East Sandy, UT 84070.
