1. (1) This rule is authorized by:

   1. (a) Utah Constitution, Article X, Section 3, which vests general control and supervision over public education in the Board;
   2. (b) Title 52, Chapter 4, Open and Public Meetings Act, which directs that the deliberations and actions of the Board be conducted openly;
   3. (c) Section 52-4-207, which allows the Board to adopt a rule governing the use of electronic meetings; and
   4. (d) Subsection 53E-3-401(4), which allows the Board to make rules to execute the Board's duties and responsibilities under the Utah Constitution and state law.

2. (2) The purpose of this rule is to describe procedures to be followed by the Board in its conduct of the public's business in order to:

   1. (a) hear from those who desire to be heard on public education matters in the state;
   2. (b) effectively and efficiently utilize the time of the Board;
   3. (c) balance desire for public information with other demands on the Board's time; and
   4. (d) allow the Board to conduct electronic meetings as needed.

KEY: school boards, open government, electronic meetings

Date of Last Change: July 9, 2020

Notice of Continuation: August 19, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 52-4-1; 53E-3-401(4); 52-4-207