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Board to hold public hearing on potential renaming of Lincoln High School theater
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Summary
Trustees discussed community requests to honor long‑time volunteer Lee Basham by naming Lincoln High School’s theater or parts of the facility; staff noted board policy requires a public hearing before any naming action, and trustees directed staff to prepare a recommendation and schedule a hearing.
Trustees discussed whether to rename Lincoln High School’s theater in honor of long‑time volunteer Lee Basham, who has contributed decades of backstage and sound and lighting support to the district’s theater programs.
Staff said a prior community outreach effort produced divided responses between naming the entire theater or honoring other long‑serving staff. Trustees debated options — renaming the full theater, the sound and lighting booth, or creating a named production — and several trustees urged a thoughtful, staff‑led recommendation rather than an immediate motion.
Board policy requires a public hearing before any facility renaming. Trustees directed staff to prepare a recommendation, hold a public hearing (timing to be posted with at least 10 days’ notice), and return to the board with options and public input for final action.
What happens next: Staff will draft a recommended process and timeline and schedule the required public hearing; the board could take action on naming after the public hearing and any additional staff recommendations.
