The School Advisory Committee at Viera High School voted on March 21, 2023, to request approval from the School Board to move forward with the process to gather community input into the proposal to dedicate Viera High School's track. Honorees are Mike Acosta and Brittany Streufert who are dedicated community members who initiated and hosted community events in support of athletics, music programs, and other community groups. The vote was unanimous to move forward. Per Board Policy, the principal of Viera High School requested permission from the superintendent's designee, Dr. Stephanie Soliven. Secondary Leading and Learning is now requesting permission of the Board for Viera High School to proceed with the required process to gather input into the proposed dedication.

Procedure to be followed:
1. Community Meetings: The Director of Secondary Leading and Learning that supervises Viera High School shall host up to three (3) open community meetings to be held on dates to be announced.
2. Community Input: The Director of Secondary Leading and Learning that supervises Viera High School shall solicit input from eligible stakeholders through the use of a survey. Community input will be solicited from the following:

• SAC of the school;
• PTA or other parent-based organization of the school:
• Students of the school;
• Parents or legal guardians of students attending the school;
• Community members within the school's attendance zone;
• Members of the school's faculty and staff;
• Alumni of the school; and
• Members of the public

3. Student engagement strategies to include age-appropriate dialogue.
4. Government and Community Relations will assist Secondary Leading and Learning with strategies for increasing public awareness of the renaming process. 

 Approve Viera High School to proceed with the required process to gather community input into the proposal to dedicate Viera's track to Mike Acosta and Brittany Streufert, dedicated community members. 

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