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Trustees direct staff to return with action to name Lincoln High theater for long‑time volunteer
Summary
After a public hearing and wide trustee support, the board asked staff to return on June 16 with an action to name Lincoln High School’s theater (or components of it) in honor of Lee Basham, a volunteer who has supported drama and music programs for more than 16 years.
Trustees signaled strong support Tuesday for honoring a longtime volunteer by naming a portion of Lincoln High School’s theater after Lee Basham, and directed staff to prepare a formal action item for the June 16 meeting.
Carrie Kelly presented the public‑hearing item required by district policy, describing Lee Basham’s decades of volunteer service building sets, operating sound/control functions and supporting drama programs at Lincoln and 12 Bridges High School. Staff recommended naming the control room in recognition of Basham’s role, though several trustees urged naming the entire theater to reflect his broad contributions.
Multiple trustees emphasized Basham’s unpaid service and the emotional impact on students. "He built beautiful sets and has been there for decades — I think naming the theater after him would be meaningful for students and the community," one trustee said.
Public comment at the hearing was brief and supportive; members of the audience said the naming would be a surprise for Basham and voiced approval. Carrie told the board she would return with a formal action item and the public-notice language required by policy.
Next steps: staff will post required public notice and bring a proposed resolution or action item to the June 16 meeting for the trustees to adopt or modify.
