The Kearns Junior High School Community Council adopted new rules of order and procedure on Sept. 28, 2026. The council reached this decision with a vote of 7 in favor, 0 opposed, and 2 members absent.
According to the council's rules, members are expected to attend meetings on time, make decisions with student interests as the primary focus, and act with integrity. The council's composition includes a parent majority and consists of the principal as an ex officio voting member, one school employee, and five parent members. Terms for council members are staggered over two-year periods, with half of the seats opening each year. In even-numbered years, one school employee and four parent positions are elected, while in odd-numbered years, one school employee and three parent positions are elected.
The council is responsible for creating all components of the School LAND Trust Plan, including the Goal Statement, Academic Area, Measurement, Action Plan Steps, and Expenditures. Additionally, the council advises administrators on school and district programs, child access routing plans, and safe technology utilization. Members must also partner with administrators to ensure adequate on and off campus internet filtering is configured to prevent students and personnel from viewing harmful content. The council is also tasked with providing input to the principal regarding a positive behaviors plan.
All meetings are open to the public, and agendas will be provided to council members at least one week in advance. Agendas will be posted on the school website and will include the date, time, location, and any proposed action items. Written minutes will be taken at all meetings and kept for three years once approved. Council members will receive annual training from the local school board, and training is required before members take action on School LAND Trust plans and reports.
These rules adhere to legal requirements outlined in Utah Code §§ 53G-7-1202, 53G-7-1203, 53G-7-1206, and 53G-7-13, as well as Utah Administrative Rules R277-477 and R277-491. The council conducts business using simplified rules of parliamentary procedure as required by Utah Code § 53G-7-1203. The council will review and update these rules annually through a formal vote.
