Agenda Item
b. Recommendation to Name the Future Additional Seating and Press Box at Dunwoody High School as Seacrest Stadium
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer, Board Member, District 1
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the recommendation to name the future Additional Seating and Press Box at Dunwoody High School as "Seacrest Stadium" effective upon opening.
Details: In accordance with Board Policy FDC and Regulation FDC-R(1) Section II: Naming or Renaming a Portion of a School or Facility, a naming committee comprised of the primary board member, the school principal, four staff members, and four community members, met on November 17, 2025, to review the proposal and vote on the naming recommendation. The naming committee also met on November 24, 2025, to incorporate feedback received and to update the naming recommendation.
Financial impact: No Financial Impact
Contact: Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer, Board Member, District 1, 678.676.0722
Mr. Tom Bass, Principal, Dunwoody High School, Division of Schools & Leadership, 678.874.8502
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Legal Approval Not Required
Naming Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: November 24th, 2025 7:30 p.m.
Location: Dunwoody High School
Attendees:
Committee Attendees: Tom Bass, Andrew Zi er, Melanie King, Montez Swinney,
Roger Gay, Nina Arnold, Seema Blosfeld, Susan Berrong, Jenny Rolfes
Non Committee Attendees: Tyler Gaines, Bryan Jordin
Opening: Tom Bass Opened the Meeting.
Committee Introduction: Tom Bass introduced each member of the committee
Principal: Tom Bass
DeKalb BOE Member: Andrew Zi er
Faculty Members:
Steve Fortenberry – Finance Academy Director
Melanie King – Administrative Assistant
Montez Swinney – Special Education Teacher, Flag Football Coach
Roger Gay – Science Teacher
Community Members:
Nina Arnold
Seema Blosfeld
Susan Berrong
Jenny Rolfes
New Business:
Naming Presentation Nina Arnold presented the background presentation that was
attached to the meeting invite. The presentation covered the Purpose of the naming
committee, Ryan’s history with DeKalb County Schools and Dunwoody High School, and
Ryan’s career accomplishments. The presentation recommended naming the future
additional seating and press box the “Seacrest Stadium.”
Discussion:
Tom Bass asked if there was any discussion. There was not any additional discussion
beyond the presentation.
Balloting:
Tom Bass asked if there was a motion to be voted on.
Steve Fortenberry moved to approve the resolution by saying “I move that the Naming
Committee approve the recommendation to name the future Additional Seating and Press
Box at Dunwoody High School as Seacrest Stadium e ective upon opening, in recognition
of the accomplishments in promoting educational creativity, career excellence, and
community inspiration for all students, consistent with the community engagement
process in Board Policy FDC -R(1).”
The motion was seconded by Susan Berrong
Tom called for the vote:
Yes Votes: Tom Bass, Melanie King, Montez Swinney, Roger Gay, Nina Arnold, Seema
Blosfeld, Susan Berrong, Jenny Rolfes
No Votes: None
The motion passed unanimously.
Adjournment:
Tom Bass adjourned the meeting