There are three items currently before the Board of Aldermen that have to do with school naming rights and the Newton Schools Foundation. They are:

Referred to Programs & Services Committee
#205-11 ALD. SANGIOLO, GENTILE, HARNEY, LINSKY requesting a discussion with the School Committee regarding a proposal to enter into contractual relationships with the Newton Schools Foundation to sell naming rights on behalf of the Newton Public Schools. [06/22/2011 @ 8:32AM]

Referred to Programs & Services And Finance Committees
#39-12 HIS HONOR THE MAYOR requesting authorization to establish a revolving account with an annual expenditure limit of $2,000,000 for the purpose of receiving funds collected by the Newton Schools Foundation in connection with the sale of naming rights for Newton Public School buildings and facilities and to be distributed for the sole purpose of public school education technology and curriculum purposes. [01/30/12 @ 4:18 PM]

Referred to Prog & Serv, Pub. Facil & Finance Committees
#170-12 ALD. SANGIOLO, BAKER, BLAZAR , JOHNSON, and YATES requesting the creation of an ordinance to govern the naming of public assets of the City, including the interior and exterior features of public buildings, lands, and water bodies of the City, as well as any public facilities and equipment associated with them, all to serve the best interests of the City and to insure a worthy and enduring legacy for the City’s physical facilities and spaces, including appropriately honoring historic events, people, and places. [05/29/12 @ 1:34 PM]

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