R277-106-3. UPPAC Nomination and Application Process

  (1) The UPPAC Executive Secretary shall notify school districts, charter schools, and education organizations in writing of openings on UPPAC for the upcoming term by May 1.

  (2) The Superintendent shall develop a nomination application through which an applicant expresses interest in serving on UPPAC, which outlines the expectations and time commitment required of a UPPAC member.

  (3) A nomination application must be signed by:

  (a) the applicant;

  (b) in the case of a licensed educator whose primary assignment is teaching or school level, the applicant's principal and superintendent or charter school director;

  (c) in the case of a licensed educator whose assignment is as a principal or at the district level, the applicant's superintendent;

  (d) in the case of a licensed educator whose assignment is as a district superintendent or charter school director, the applicant's local board or charter school governing board chair; and

  (e) in the case of an education organization representative, an officer of the education organization as provided in Subsection 53E-6-502(1).

  (4) An educator shall submit a statement of interest and resume or vita along with the nomination application.

  (5) An applicant who is interested in serving on UPPAC shall submit a nomination application to the Superintendent by May 31.