R277-491-1. Authority, Purpose, and Oversight Category

(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, 53G-7-1203, and 53G-7-1206; (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 is categorized as Category 4 as described in Rule R277-111. (4) This rule does not apply to charter schools.