Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
R277. Education, Administration |
R277-491. School Community Councils |
R277-491-1. Authority and Purpose
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(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.