Adopted by the Council on 10/03/2024

To promote ethical behavior and civil discourse each council member shall:

Attend council meetings on time and prepared
Make decisions with the needs of students as the main objective
Listen to and value diverse opinions
Be sure the opinions of those the council represents are included in discussions
Expect accountability and be prepared to be accountable
Act with integrity

Council members will receive training to understand the responsibilities of the council. Council members receive training before preparing and taking action on School LAND Trust Plans and reports.

All meetings are open to the public and the public is welcome to attend.

The agenda of each upcoming meeting, with draft minutes of the prior meeting, will be made available to all council members at least one week in advance and will be posted on the school website. The agenda will include the date, time, and location of the meeting, and any proposed action items.

Written minutes will be kept of all meetings, prepared in draft format for approval at the next scheduled meeting. Approved minutes will be retained for three years.

The council will prepare a timeline for the school year that includes due dates for all required reporting and other activities/tasks that the council agrees to assume or participate in. The timeline will assist in the preparation of agendas to be sure the council accomplishes its work in a timely manner.

The council shall establish a timeline for the election, including noticing the election at least ten days in advance of it taking place.

The council consists of the principal, an ex officio voting member,1 school employee(s) who is/are elected in odd years, and 2 parent members who are elected in even years, 2 parent members who are elected in odd years.

The council shall elect a chair from the parent members and a vice-chair from the parent or school employee members at the first meeting of the year after the council is seated each year. A principal cannot hold office.

The chair conducts the meetings, makes assignments, and requests reports on assignments. In the absence of the chair, the vice-chair shall conduct meetings. The chair may delegate responsibilities to other council members.

The council must have a quorum to vote. A quorum is a majority of council members.

Meetings shall be conducted and action taken according to very simplified rules of parliamentary procedure as required in 53G-7-1203. Council actions will be taken by motions and voting with votes and motions recorded in the minutes.

Public comment will be allowed at each meeting before voting of items takes place.

Tie-Votes will result in a lost vote.

The agenda of each upcoming meeting with draft minutes of the prior meeting will be made available to all council members at least one week in advance.

Meetings shall be conducted and action taken according to very simplified rules of parliamentry procedure. Items on the agenda take priority over other discussions coming before the council. Action of the council will be taken by motions and voting. Motions and voting are recorded in the minutes.