Utah Admin. Code R277-491-3 - School Community Council Member Election Provisions
(1) In addition to the election notice
requirements of Section
53G-7-1202, the principal shall
provide notice of:
(a) the location where a
ballot may be cast; and
(b) the
means by which a ballot may be cast, whether in person, by mail, or by
electronic transfer.
(2)
(a) A school community council may establish
a procedure that allows a parent to mail a ballot to the school in the event
the distance between a parent and the voting location would otherwise
discourage parental participation.
(b) A mailed or hand-delivered ballot shall
meet the same timeline as a ballot voted in person.
(3)
(a) A
school, school district, or local school board may allow a parent to vote by
electronic ballot through a district approved election process that is
consistent with the election requirements in Subsection
53G-7-1202(5).
(b) If allowed, the school or school district
shall clearly explain on its website the opportunity to vote by electronic
means.
(4) In the event
of a change in statute or rule affecting the composition of a school community
council, a council member who is elected or appointed prior to the change may
complete the term for which the member was elected.
(5)
(a) A
public school that is a secure facility, juvenile detention facility, hospital
program school, or other small or special school may receive School LAND Trust
Program funds without having a school community council if the school
demonstrates and documents a good faith effort to:
(i) recruit members;
(ii) have meetings; and
(iii) publicize the opportunity to serve on
the council.
(b) A local
school board shall make the determination whether to grant the exemption for a
school described in Subsection (5)(a).
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