53G-5-201.  State Charter School Board created.

(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.

Terms Used In Utah Code 53G-5-201

  • Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • 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
(2) 

(a)  The State Charter School Board is created consisting of the following members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate:

(i)  one member who has expertise in finance or small business management;

(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)  two members who are nominated by the state board; and

(iv)  one member who:

(A)  has expertise in personalized learning, including digital teaching and learning or deliberate practice; and

(B)  supports innovation in education.

(b)  Each appointee shall have demonstrated dedication to the purposes of charter schools as outlined in Section 53G-5-104.

(c)  At least two candidates shall be nominated for each appointment made under Subsection (2)(a)(ii) or (iii).

(d)  The governor may seek nominations for a prospective appointment under Subsection (2)(a)(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.

(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 annually elect a chair from its membership.

(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;

(b)  Section 63A-3-107; and

(c)  rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.

Amended by Chapter 352, 2020 General Session