Last Day for Suggestions on Renaming Cascade Elementary

When will you have another opportunity to have a say in the name of your local public school?  Residents now only have the remainder of today to tell the members of the Board of Education what they would like their local elementary school to be called.

Some have suggested changing it to be named after Dr. Joseph Lowery and others have asked for the name, Cascade Elementary, to remain as is. (though take a look at the policy on naming, because Dr. Lowery is probably not permitted since he is still living)

Whatever you think would be a good name, now is your last chance to suggest it and be part of something that will last for generations.

You can either mail in or email you name suggestion to: hgrant@atlanta.k12.ga.us or via US Mail:
Atlanta Board of Education
Attn: Cascade Elementary Naming Committee
130 Trinity Ave., SW
Atlanta, GA 30303

The Board’s policy on naming facilities will be adhered to:

• Nominations will be accepted by the committee from individuals, organizations or Board members. Each nomination must be in writing and must include the reasons to justify the nomination. The name(s) of the sponsor(s) of the nomination must also be included.
• Consideration will be given to names of local communities, neighborhoods, streets, landmarks, and individuals who have made a significant contribution. Names of individuals will be considered only after they have been deceased for five years.(The board will vote to in public whether to waive the five year policy on being deceased)
• The name recommended will not duplicate, cause confusion, or otherwise conflict with the names of existing facilities in the school system.
• Any restrictions herein set forth may be waived by a unanimous vote of the Board

So what are you going to suggest they do with Cascade Elementary?