Facilities naming committee nominates David and Paula Parker and Dr. Jack Noble for future school naming consideration

The Sherman ISD facilities naming committee presented its research and unanimously recommended the board consider David and Paula Parker and Dr. Jack Noble as worthy names for future facilities or parts of facilities. The committee's report summarized each nominee's service, connection to the district and supporting artifacts.

Why it matters: naming a school or facility is enduring recognition that the district says should meet specific criteria (significant contribution, association with the district, distinction and community service). The committee reviewed nomination forms, letters of support and personnel records and limited its consideration to living nominees this cycle.

Key points from the committee presentation: - The committee reviewed nominations and research across two meetings and applied district naming guidelines. Names may be submitted in writing anytime but are considered by the board January–March each year. - David Parker (b. 1951) taught in Sherman schools, served as an activities director and principal at several campuses and volunteered extensively in the community; Paula Parker (b. 1955) taught across district campuses and was named SISD teacher of the year in 1998. The presentation said the couple together have 64 years of combined service to Sherman ISD. - Dr. Jack Noble (b. 1933) served as a principal and district curriculum coordinator, held community leadership roles and has been a Sherman resident for 65 years. - The committee did not identify any obituaries and stated all nominees are living; it recommended the three names be placed before the board for consideration in future facility naming.

Board action: The report was informational; the committee "unanimously nominates David and Paula Parker and doctor Jack Noble to the board as worthy names for consideration," and the board took no immediate naming vote.