R277-706-3. Regional Education Service Agencies

(1) Two or more school districts may enter into an interlocal agreement and form regional education service agency as described in Section 53G-4-410. (2) An interlocal agreement described in Subsection (1) shall confirm or formalize a RESA as described in Subsection 53G-4-410(4) as of the effective date of the agreement. (3) A RESA may provide services and participate in programs consistent with state law and Board rule, including: (a) apply for any grant or program in which an LEA may participate on behalf of its LEAs if the RESA has written consent from the LEAs that the RESA serves; (b) apply for any grant or program in addition to its LEAs in accordance with the Board rule implementing the grant or program; (c) recommend educators to USBE for licensing; (d) provide student services as approved by the RESA's board; (e) access, Board systems, on behalf of member LEAs, as approved by the Superintendent; (f) elect to participate as an employer for retirement programs in the Public Employees Contributory retirement program; (g) may receive services from or partner with any department, division, or agency of the state, including coverage through the Division of Risk Management in accordance with Subsection 53G-4-410(3)(c); and (h) may charge indirect costs to a state funded program as described in R277-424. (4) A RESA does not have authority over the LEAs which the RESA serves.