Training

Training Materials

The School Children’s Trust Section at the Utah State Board of Education provides these training materials to assist in the training of local school and governing boards, school community councils and charter trust land councils.

Please contact Marcus Chen for support, training, or to request additional training materials.

Phone: (801) 538-7764 | E-mail

School Community Council Elections

School Community Councils hold elections annually to fill open seats. Local school boards set election timelines, and council elections may be held in the fall, or in the spring before the last week of school. Elections should be held at a consistent time for at least four years. Please review the Election Checklist below to insure your council elections are compliant with state law and state school board rule.

School Community Council Election Information (Google Doc)

Elections of School Community Council Members: A Checklist (Google Doc)

School Community Council Candidate Form

School Community Council Responsibilities

Rules of Order and Procedure

Rules of Order and Procedure Template (Google Doc)- for School Community Councils

Rules of Order and Procedure Template (Google Doc)- for Charter Trust Land Councils

Council Assurance (Signature Page)

Utah State Board of Education rule requires council member signatures (R277-477-3). Previously, the form was created and maintained at the state level through the School Land Trust website. Now, districts and charters are required to design and distribute their own signature pages. Signatures may be collected on paper or digitally and copies should be provided to LEA leadership prior to approving the School LAND Trust Plans. This revised rule should allow for greater flexibility and a more meaningful, local process for parents to provide LEAs with feedback.

Information about Updated Council Signature Rule

Signature Page Template (Google Doc)