Section R277-920-12 - Exit Criteria for a Springboard School and Schools in Critical Needs Status - Extensions - More Rigorous Interventions(1) To exit the springboard school program, a springboard school shall demonstrate, in the third or fourth year after which the school was identified as a springboard school, that the school:(a) meets individualized exit criteria that is calculated by reducing the gap in performance by one-third between:(i) the springboard school's baseline performance; and(ii)(A) 55% of the total points possible for a school that is an elementary or middle school; or(B) 57% of the total points possible for a school that enrolls students in grade 12; and(b) exceeds the lowest 5% of all schools in the ranking of schools from the year the school was identified.(2) In determining whether a school has met the criteria described in Subsection (1), the Superintendent shall apply the indicators, weightings, and threshold scores described in the version of Title 53E, Chapter 5, Part 2, School Accountability System that was in place when the school was identified.(3) If a school does not meet the exit criteria described in Subsection (1) in the fourth year after which the school was identified as a springboard school, the school may qualify for an extension to continue current school improvement efforts for up to two years if the school:(a)(i)(A) reduced the gap in performance by one-fourth between: (I) the school's baseline performance; and(II)(Aa) 55% of the total points possible for a school that is an elementary or middle school; or(Bb) 57% of the total points possible for a school that enrolls students in grade 12; and(B) exceeds at least the lowest 3% of all schools in the ranking of schools from the year the school was scheduled to exit; or(ii) has met only one of the exit criteria described in Subsection (1); and(b) electronically files an extension request with the Superintendent within 15 days of the release of school accountability results, that provides rationale justifying an extension.(4) If a school identified as a springboard school does not meet the exit criteria described in Subsection (1) or qualify for an extension as described in Subsection (3) the following groups shall make a recommendation to the Board on what action the Board should take:(a) a state review panel, described in Subsection (6);(b) if the school is a district school, the local school board, with input from the community as described in Subsection (7); and(c) if the school is a charter school, the charter school authorizer with input from the community as described in Subsection (7).(5) The groups described in Subsection (4) shall make a recommendation within 90 days of the release of school accountability results on whether the Board should: (a) require personnel changes, including replacement of school leaders or teachers;(b) if the school is a district school: (i) require involuntary transfers of school leaders or teachers;(ii) require the local school board to change school boundaries;(iii) temporarily appoint a public or non-profit entity other than the local school board to manage and operate the school; or(iv) permanently transfer control of a school to a public or non-profit entity other than the local education board;(c) if the school is a charter school: (i) require that the charter school governing board be replaced; or(ii) require that the charter school authorizer close the school; or(d) if the school is a charter school, require that the charter school authorizer: (i) replace some or all members of the charter school governing board;(ii) transfer operation and control of the charter school to:(A) a high performing charter school; or(B) the school district in which the charter school is located; or(iii) close the school; or(6)(a) The Superintendent shall appoint members of a state review panel.(b) The state review panel shall critically evaluate at least: (i) whether the local education agency has the capacity to implement the changes necessary to improve school performance;(ii) whether the school leadership is adequate to implement change to improve school performance;(iii) whether the school has sufficient authority to implement change;(iv) whether the plan is being implemented with fidelity;(v) whether the state and local education board provided sufficient resources to the school to support school improvement efforts, including whether the local school board prioritized school district funding and resources to the school in accordance with Section 53E-5-303;(vi) the likelihood that performance can be improved within the current management structure and staffing; and(vii) the necessity that the school remain in operation to serve students.(7) An LEA and charter school authorizer shall develop recommendations under this section in collaboration with:(a) parents of students currently attending the springboard school;(b) teachers, principals, and other school leaders at the school;(c) stakeholders representing the interests of students with disabilities, English learners, and other vulnerable student populations; and(d) other community members and community partners. (8) A school in critical needs status that does not exit critical needs status shall engage in more rigorous interventions consistent with the ESSA state plan.Utah Admin. Code R277-920-12
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-02, effective 1/8/2021Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-17, effective 8/12/2021Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-20, effective 10/11/2022Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-04, effective 2/8/2023Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-18, effective 8/30/2023