53F-10-202. Panel duties.
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The panel shall:
Terms Used In Utah Code 53F-10-202- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
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determine criteria for:
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the allowed uses of capital project fund resources described in Sections 53F-10-301 and 53F-10-302 and the prioritization of proposed capital development projects, including the extent to which a proposed project:
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eliminates risks to student life and safety through renewal or replacement; |
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enhances efficiency of use, including combining necessarily existent small schools, described in Section 53F-2-304; |
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addresses essential program growth and capacity; |
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provides a cost effective solution that is appropriate for the facility’s need; and |
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comports with the school district’s provision of matching funds and sufficient revenues for ongoing operation and maintenance; |
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evaluate capital development project proposals to ensure viability, efficiency, and adherence to education and construction standards; |
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prioritize capital development projects; |
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recommend that the state board distribute capital project funding to school districts; |
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if necessary based on the circumstances of the capital development project, in partnership with the division, oversee the capital development project; and |
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report to the state board regarding the panel’s actions. |
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The panel may:
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determine that a technical assistance liaison is necessary for an eligible school district applying for capital project funding under this chapter to efficiently complete the project; and |
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facilitate engagement with the division or a willing school district partner having the required technical expertise in similar capital development projects. |
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Enacted by Chapter 407, 2022 General Session
