Richland One Lower Richland Baseball Field Naming Committee Meeting 8-13-2026

This was a committee meeting held by Richland One TV on August 13, 2026, focused on the naming of the Lower Richland High School baseball field. The committee discussed a community recommendation to name the field after retired baseball player Calvin Pokey Reese and retired coach Henry Mixon. Due to initial lack of quorum, the meeting began with discussion only, but quorum was later established allowing for agenda adoption. The committee reviewed community survey feedback, which showed mixed opinions on naming the field after one or both individuals, with some comments emphasizing the importance of contributions to the school or community, including monetary donations or long-term service. The committee also discussed the absence of formal policy criteria for naming facilities and agreed to conduct further research on past naming precedents and criteria before making a final decision. No votes on naming were taken; the committee decided to reconvene after additional research and public notification. No specific contracts, budget allocations, or procurement actions were discussed.