The School Children’s Trust section has provided these recommended timelines to assist councils in completing their business during the year.
Recommended Timeline for School Community Councils
Recommended Timeline for Charter Boards Not Serving as Charter Trust Land Councils
Recommended Timeline for Charter Boards Serving as Charter Trust Land Councils
Due Dates
Principals are required to submit council membership and contact information on the School LAND Trust program reporting website on or before October 20.
Members and contact information updated and proposed meeting schedule for the year posted on the school website.
Requirements for School Websites for School Community Councils and Charter Trust Land Councils
Website Requirement Video (YouTube)
"How To" Complete Council Membership and Principal's Assurance Video (YouTube)
Final reports are available on the School LAND Trust program reporting website. Your Local Education Agency (LEA) may set a due date for final report completion. Please note that upcoming school plans may not be submitted until the final report process is complete.
For all Charter Schools authorized by the Utah State Charter Board, the Upcoming Plans are due to the SLT for review on April 1st. Late submissions are accepted but funds will not be guarantee in the first distribution.
To receive funding before the school year begins, upcoming year plans must be completed, approved by the local board or charter authorizer, and submitted to the School Children’s Trust section at the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) through the reporting website no later than May 15. Your local LEA or charter authorizer will set a due date for school councils to have completed and approved the upcoming year plan and submitted it on the School LAND Trust reporting website.