Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Education
Title R277 - Administration
Rule R277-491 - School Community Councils
Section R277-491-6 - School Community Council Business

Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 277-491-6

Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024

(1)

(a) The school community council shall adopt rules of order and procedure to govern a council meeting in accordance with Subsection 53G-7-1203(10).

(b) The rules of order and procedure shall outline the process for:
(i) electing the school community council, including:
(A) the number of parent members and school employee members on the council; and

(B) member positions beginning in odd years or even years to ensure half of the council members positions are open for election each year;

(ii) selecting a chair and vice chair;

(iii) removing from office a member who moves away or fails to attend meetings regularly; and

(iv) a member to declare a conflict of interest if required by the local school board's policy.

(2) The school community council shall:

(a) report on a plan, including programs, practices, and expenditures at least annually to the local school board; and

(b) encourage participation on the school community council by members of the school community and recruit a potential candidate to run for an open position on the council.

(3)

(a) The principal shall provide an annual report to the school community council that summarizes current safety principles and practices used by the school district and school to facilitate the school community council's responsibilities under Subsection 53G-7-1202(3).

(b) The report described in Subsection (3)(a) shall include:
(i) information concerning internet filtering protocols for school and district devices that access the internet;

(ii) local instructional practices, monitoring, and reporting procedures; and

(iii) internet safety training provided to a student and parent by the school or district.

(4) A school community council shall comply with the requirements of Subsection 53G-7-1202(3)(vi).

(5) A school community council may advise and inform the local school board and other members of the school community regarding the uses of School LAND Trust Program funds.

(6) A school community council may hold electronic meetings consistent with:

(a) the policies of the local school board; and

(b) the requirements of Section 53G-7-1203.

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