Exercise the right of eminent domain to acquire property. Board of Education of South Sanpete School District v. Barton, 617 P.2d 347 (Utah 1980). Olsen v. Board of Education of the Granite School District, 571 P.2d 1336 (Utah 1977). Employ Personnel Employ by contract a Superintendent, Business Administrator, Principal(s), teacher(s), or other executive officer(s) and set salary schedules therefor.
Utah Code § 53G-11-202 (2018) Utah Code § 53G-4-301 (2018) Utah Code § 53G-4-302 (2012)
Close Schools and Change School Boundaries Close schools or suspend operation of schools or change school attendance area boundaries as determined to be appropriate by the Board of Education after appropriate public notice and hearing as required by statute. Allen v. Board of Education Weber County School District 236 P.2d 756 (Utah 1951) Save Our Schools v. Board of Education of Salt Lake City, 2005 UT 55 Utah Code § 53G-4-402(21) (2019) Sue and Be Sued Sue and be sued in the name of the District. Utah Code § 53G-4-401(4) (2019) Fulfill Other Statutory Duties and Exercise Other Statutory Powers The Board also has the duty to comply with such other duties as are set forth in the laws and regulations of Utah and the United States, and also may exercise the powers and authorities established by such laws and regulations.
BOARD MEMBERS: ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION Issue Date: 9/11/14 BBA
General Qualifications Each board member must 1. Be and remain a registered voter in the District; 2. Maintain his or her primary residence within the local school board district from which the member is elected or appointed; and 3. Take the constitutional oath of office: a. “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Utah, and that I will discharge the duties of my office with fidelity.” Utah Constitution Art. IV, Sec. X
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