Section R277-317-3 - Salary Supplement for Eligible Educators(1) The Superintendent shall allocate funds for salary supplements to eligible educators in accordance with Subsection 53F-2-523(3).(2) The Superintendent shall maintain an online application system for eligible educators and make it available to educators no later than October 1 each school year.(3) An applicant for the Board-certified salary supplement shall apply to the Superintendent by April 30.(4)(a) If an applicant is denied funds under this rule, the applicant may submit a written appeal to the Superintendent prior to June 1.(b) An appeal under Subsection (4)(a) is limited to the following issues:(i) whether the applicant is an eligible educator;(ii) whether the applicant was assigned to teach at a Title I school during the school year at issue; or(iii) whether the Superintendent's initial denial was inconsistent with Section 53F-2-523 or this Rule R277-317; or(iv) whether the Superintendent's initial denial was based on inaccurate or missing information.(c) The Superintendent may designate a panel of at least two Board staff members to review an appeal made under Subsection (4)(a) and make a recommendation to the Superintendent.(i) A panel designated in accordance with Subsection (5)(c) shall make a recommendation in accordance with the provisions of Section 53F-2-504 or this Rule R277-318.(ii) The panel shall make a recommendation on an appeal within 30 days of receipt of the written appeal.(5) The Superintendent shall issue a ruling on an appeal within 15 days of receipt of the panel's recommendation.(6) The decision of the Superintendent on an appeal is the final Board administrative action.Utah Admin. Code R277-317-3
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-23, effective 11/8/2019Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-17, effective 8/12/2021Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-04, effective 2/8/2023