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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA Landings Administrative Complex 1980 Landings Blvd. 3:00 p.m.

February 16, 2016 Board Meeting Agenda Item #26 Title NAMING OF THE NEW SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM AFTER FORMER SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT, TEACHER, COACH AND ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL EDWARD F. HOWELL Description In accordance with Sarasota County School Board policy 8.55 - "Designation of School Facilities" newly constructed school facility shall be named using one of several criteria. One of those criteria is "in memory or in honor of a person who has made a significant contribution to our county, state, or nation". Mr. Edward F. Howell was a student, teacher, assistant principal, and coach at Sarasota High School for 45 years. Coach Howell had a profound impact on the lives of thousands of Sarasota High School students. This motion recommends the naming of the new Sarasota High School Gymnasium after Coach Howell. Recommendation That the naming of the new Sarasota High School Gymnasium after former student, teacher, coach and assistant principal Mr. Edward F. Howell be approved as presented. Contact WHITE & CANTEES Financial Impact N/A