R277-555-2
R277-555-2. Authorizer Accountability
Cite as Utah Admin. Code R277-555-2
(1) The Superintendent may initiate corrective action as described in this rule if an authorizer:
(a) fails to develop and implement a process meeting minimum standards for authorizing charter schools as described in Rule R277-552;
(b) fails to develop and implement a process meeting minimum standards for charter school oversight monitoring as described in Rule R277-553; or
(c) fails to comply with statute or Board rule.
(2) For each authorizer subject to corrective action, the Superintendent shall design and implement a consistent monitoring plan.
(3) The Superintendent shall clearly outline in a corrective action plan:
(a) all areas of noncompliance;
(b) steps required to satisfy the corrective action plan; and
(c) a reasonable time frame for an authorizer to correct identified issues.
(4) In addition to the requirements of Subsection (3), a corrective action plan may include provision and a timeline for:
(a) referral for monitoring by a Board section;
(b) referral for monitoring to the Board's internal audit department, with approval of the Board's Audit Committee;
(c) periodic meetings between a recipient administrator or governing board member and the Superintendent or a member of the Superintendency;
(d) planned appearances before the Board to provide status updates; and
(e) training for the authorizer's staff.
(5) The Superintendent may employ escalating restrictive conditions in a corrective action plan based on:
(a) the severity of the violation; or
(b) repeated violations by an authorizer.
(6) The Superintendent may include penalties for non-compliance with a corrective action plan in accordance with Subsection 53E-3-401(8).
(7) The Superintendent shall give notice and a copy of the corrective action plan in writing to:
(a) the authorizer's administrators; and
(b) the authorizer's governing board.
(8) The Superintendent shall notify an authorizer of changes to a corrective action plan.
(9) The Superintendent shall report to the Board monthly about the status of noncompliant authorizers.