Section 201 – State Charter School Board created.

Effective 5/12/2020
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.

• (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