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Utah Code Title 53G. Public Education System--Local Administration § 53G-5-201. State Charter School Board created

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) As used in this section, “organization that represents Utah's charter schools” means an organization, except a governmental entity, that advocates for charter schools, charter school parents, or charter school students.

(2)(a) This section creates the State Charter School Board.

(b) With the advice and consent of the Senate, the governor shall appoint seven individuals to serve on the State Charter School Board to consist of:

(i) one member who has expertise in finance, small business management, law, or public policy;

(ii) three members who:

(A) are nominated by an organization that represents Utah's charter schools; and

(B) have expertise or experience in developing or administering a charter school;

(iii) one member who is nominated by the state board; and

(iv) two members who have expertise in innovation in education.

(c) Each appointee shall demonstrate support and dedication to the purposes of charter schools as described in Section 53G-5-104.

(d) At least two candidates shall be nominated for each appointment made under Subsection (2)(b)(ii).

(e) The governor may seek nominations for a prospective appointment under Subsection (2)(b)(ii) from one or more organizations that represent Utah's charter schools.

(3)(a) State Charter School Board members shall serve four-year terms.

(b) If a vacancy occurs, the governor shall, with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint a replacement for the unexpired term, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 24, Part 2, Vacancies.

(4) The governor may remove a member at any time for official misconduct, habitual or willful neglect of duty, or for other good and sufficient cause.

(5)(a) The State Charter School Board shall create bylaws to govern the State Charter School Board operations.

(b) Four members of the State Charter School Board shall constitute a quorum.

(c) Meetings may be called by the chair or upon request of three members of the State Charter School Board.

(6) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:

(a)Section 63A-3-106 and Section 63A-3-107; and

(b) rules that the Division of Finance makes in accordance with Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.

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