Section R277-555-2 - Authorizer Accountability(1) The Superintendent may initiate corrective action as described in this rule if an authorizer: (a) fails to develop and implement a process meeting minimum standards for authorizing charter schools as described in Rule R277-552;(b) fails to develop and implement a process meeting minimum standards for charter school oversight monitoring as described in Rule R277-553; or(c) fails to comply with statute or Board rule.(2) For each authorizer subject to corrective action, the Superintendent shall design and implement a consistent monitoring plan.(3) The Superintendent shall clearly outline in a corrective action plan: (a) all areas of noncompliance;(b) steps required to satisfy the corrective action plan; and(c) a reasonable time frame for an authorizer to correct identified issues.(4) In addition to the requirements of Subsection (3), a corrective action plan may include provision and a timeline for:(a) referral for monitoring by a Board section;(b) referral for monitoring to the Board's internal audit department, with approval of the Board's Audit Committee;(c) periodic meetings between a recipient administrator or governing board member and the Superintendent or a member of the Superintendency;(d) planned appearances before the Board to provide status updates; and(e) training for the authorizer's staff.(5) The Superintendent may employ escalating restrictive conditions in a corrective action plan based on: (a) the severity of the violation; or(b) repeated violations by an authorizer.(6) The Superintendent may include penalties for non-compliance with a corrective action plan in accordance with Subsection 53E-3-401(8).(7) The Superintendent shall give notice and a copy of the corrective action plan in writing to: (a) the authorizer's administrators; and(b) the authorizer's governing board.(8) The Superintendent shall notify an authorizer of changes to a corrective action plan.(9) The Superintendent shall report to the Board monthly about the status of noncompliant authorizers.Utah Admin. Code R277-555-2
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-3, effective 1/9/2019