R277-920-2. Definitions

  (1) "Appeal committee" means the committee established by Section R277-920-5.

  (2) "Committee" means a school turnaround committee established in accordance with Subsections 53E-5-303(1) or 53E-5-304(4).

  (3) "Eligible school" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53E-5-307.

  (4) "Low performing school" means a school that is for two consecutive school years in the lowest performing:

  (a) 3% of the high schools statewide according to the percentage of possible points earned under the school accountability system; or

  (b) 3% of the elementary, middle, and junior high schools statewide according to the percentage of possible points earned under the school accountability system.

  (5) "High performing charter school" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53E-5-306.

  (6) "Local education board" means a local school board or charter school governing board.

  (7) "School improvement grant" means a Title I grant under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, 20 U.S.C. Sec. 6303(g).

  (8) "Schools in critical needs status" means a school that has been identified under Subsection R277-920-3(1).

  (9) "School leader" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53E-5-309.

  (10) "Title I school" means a school that receives funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, Title I, 20 U.S.C. Sec. 6301 et seq.