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) 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; and

   3. (c) Title 53E, Chapter 5, Part 3, School Improvement and Leadership Development, which requires the Board to make rules to establish:

      1. (i) an appeal process for the denial of a school improvement plan;
      2. (ii) provisions regarding funding distributed to a springboard school or elevate school;
      3. (iii) criteria for granting an extension to a springboard school;
      4. (iv) criteria for exiting a school that has demonstrated sufficient improvement;
      5. (v) implications for a springboard school; and
      6. (vi) eligibility criteria, application procedures, selection criteria, and procedures for awarding incentive pay for the School Leadership Development Program.

2. (2) The purpose of this rule is to:

   1. (a) enact provisions governing school improvement efforts; and
   2. (b) implement and administer Title 53E, Chapter 5, Part 3, School Improvement and Leadership Development.
3. (3) This rule is categorized as Category 4 as described in Rule R277-111.

KEY: principals, school improvements, school leaders

Date of Last Change: July 8, 2025

Notice of Continuation: March 16, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X, Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4); Title 53E, Chapter 5, Part 3