Section 16-63-1 – Short Title.

Section 16-63-1 Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Community Schools Act.” (Acts 1990, No. 90-544, p. 848, §1.)

Section 16-63-2 – Purpose; Public Policy Declared.

Section 16-63-2 Purpose; public policy declared. The purpose of this chapter is to encourage greater community involvement in the public schools and greater community use of public school facilities. To this end it is declared to be the policy of this state: (1) To provide for increased involvement by citizens in their local schools through […]

Section 16-63-3 – Definitions.

Section 16-63-3 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ADVISORY COMMITTEE. A committee of citizens organized to advise community school coordinators, administrators, and local boards of education in the involvement of citizens in the educational process […]

Section 16-63-4 – Duties of Local Boards of Education; Establishment of Community Schools Advisory Committees and Employment of Coordinators; Agreements; Local Funds.

Section 16-63-4 Duties of local boards of education; establishment of community schools advisory committees and employment of coordinators; agreements; local funds. Every local board of education which elects to apply for funding pursuant to this chapter shall: (1) Develop programs and plans for increased community involvement in the public schools based upon policies and guidelines […]

Section 16-63-5 – Duties of Community Schools Advisory Committees; Membership.

Section 16-63-5 Duties of community schools advisory committees; membership. Every participating local board of education shall establish one or more community schools advisory committees which may become involved in matters affecting the educational process in accordance with rules established by the local board of education and approved by the State Board of Education and further […]

Section 16-63-6 – Duties of Community Schools Coordinators.

Section 16-63-6 Duties of community schools coordinators. Every participating local board of education shall employ one or more community schools coordinators and shall establish the terms and conditions of their employment. Community schools coordinators shall be responsible for: (1) Providing support to the community schools advisory committees and public school officials. (2) Fostering cooperation between […]