Elections and Opportunity to Serve

South Sanpete School District | Gunnison Valley High School

Code & Rule References

The Rules of Order & Procedure adhere to all relevant legal requirements for School Community Councils and the School LAND Trust Program, as outlined in Utah Code §§ 53G-7-1202, 53G-7-1203, 53G-7-1206, and 53G-7-13, as well as Utah Administrative Rules R277-477 and R277-491.

Council Duties

In accordance with Utah Code § 53G-7-1202, the responsibilities of the council include:

• Creating (all components of) the School LAND Trust Plan, to include:
  • The Goal Statement, Academic Area, Measurement, Action Plan Steps, and Expenditures
• Advising and making recommendations to school and school district administrators and the local school board regarding:
  • the school and its programs
  • school district programs
  • a child access routing plan
  • safe technology utilization and digital citizenship
  • other issues relating to the community environment for students
• Partnering with the school's principal and other administrators to ensure that adequate on and off campus Internet filtering is installed and consistently configured to prevent viewing of harmful content by students and school personnel
• In accordance with state board rule regarding school community council expenditures and funding limits: working with students, families, and educators to develop and incorporate safety principles at the school; and holding at least an annual discussion with the school's principal and district administrators regarding safety principles
• Providing input to the school's principal on a positive behaviors plan

Council Member Expectations

To promote ethical behavior and respectful discussion, each council member shall: 

• Attend council meetings on time and come prepared
• Make decisions with the best interests of students as the primary focus
• Listen to and value diverse opinions
• Ensure that the perspectives of those the council represents are considered in discussions
• Be accountable for their actions and expect accountability from others
• Act with integrity

*If you are willing to serve in the Gunnison Valley High School community council, please contact the main office and ask for Mr. King at any time. (435) 528-7256

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