KOHLER, Wis. — When students head for the school store at Sheboygan North or Sheboygan South high schools, they'll now be going to the Kohler Credit Union store.
KCU has purchased the naming rights to the two stores for $60,000. That sponsorship donation will put the KCU name on the stores for five years.
The idea of offering naming rights is the latest twist on efforts by hard-pressed school districts to raise money while curbing tax hikes. The idea of tacking a major donor's company label on a major league stadium or other venue is relatively common, but it's more controversial in public schools.
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