53G-5-201. State Charter School Board created.
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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:
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one member who has expertise in finance or small business management; |
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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; |
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(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. |
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(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. |
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(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. |
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(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. |
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(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:
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Amended by Chapter 352, 2020 General Session