R277-491-1. Authority and Purpose

  (1) This rule is authorized by:

  (a) Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3, which vests general control and supervision over public education in the Board; and

  (b) Subsection 53E-3-401(4), which allows the Board to make rules to execute the Board's duties and responsibilities under the Utah Constitution and state law.

  (2) The purpose of this rule is to:

  (a) provide procedures and clarifying information to a school community council to assist the council in fulfilling school community council responsibilities consistent with Sections 53G-7-1202 through 53G-7-1203;

  (b) provide direction to a local school board, school, and school district in establishing and maintaining a school community council;

  (c) provide a framework and support for improved academic achievement of students that is locally driven from within an individual school;

  (d) encourage increased participation of a parent, school employee, and others to support the mission of a school community council;

  (e) increase public awareness of:

  (i) school trust lands;

  (ii) the permanent State School Fund; and

  (iii) educational excellence; and

  (f) enforce compliance with the laws governing a school community council.

  (3) This rule does not apply to charter schools.