Utah

U.C.A. 1953 § 53A-3-101

UTAH CODE, 1953

TITLE 53A. STATE SYSTEM OF PUBLIC EDUCATION

CHAPTER 3. LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS

PART 1. MEMBERSHIP

§ 53A-3-101 Selection and election of members to local boards of education.

Members of local boards of education shall be elected as provided in Title 20A, Chapter 14, Nomination and Election of State and Local School Boards.

U.C.A. 1953 § 53A-3-202

UTAH CODE, 1953

TITLE 53A. STATE SYSTEM OF PUBLIC EDUCATION

CHAPTER 3. LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS

PART 2. BOARD OFFICERS; COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS

§ 53A-3-202 Compensation for services --Additional per diem --Insurance -- Approval of expenses.

(1) (a) Each member of a local school board, except the student member, shall receive an amount not to exceed $3,000 per year, payable monthly, as compensation for services.

(b) Members shall also receive compensation for necessary expenses on the same basis as members of the State Board of Education.

(c) The board shall determine the exact amount under this statutory guideline.

(2) Each member may receive, as approved by the board, additional per diem compensation equal to that established for state board members under Section 53A-1-202 for attendance at meetings and activities related to any business of the local school board, not to exceed 12 per year.

(3) Board members may participate in any group insurance plan provided to employees of the school district as part of their compensation on the same basis as required for employee participation.

(4) Each member shall submit an itemized account of necessary travel expenses for board approval.

U.C.A. 1953 § 53A-20-101

UTAH CODE, 1953

TITLE 53A. STATE SYSTEM OF PUBLIC EDUCATION

CHAPTER 20. SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION

§ 53A-20-101 Construction and alteration of schools and plants --Advertising

(1) (a) Prior to the construction of any school or the alteration of any existing school plant, if the total estimated accumulative building project cost exceeds $80,000, a local school board shall advertise for bids on the project at least ten days before the bid due date.

(b) The board shall have the advertisement published in a newspaper having general circulation throughout the state and in appropriate construction trade publications that offer free listings.

(c) A similar advertisement is required in a newspaper published or having general circulation in any city or county that would be affected by the proposed project.

(d) The advertisement shall:

(i) require sealed proposals for the building project in accordance with plans and specifications furnished by the local school board;

(ii) state where and when the proposals will be opened and shall reserve the right of the board to reject any and all proposals; and

(iii) require a certified check or bid bond of not less than 5% of the bid to accompany the bid.

(2) (a) The board shall meet at the time and place specified in the advertisement and publicly open and read all received proposals.

(b) If satisfactory bids are received, the board shall award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder.

(c) If none of the proposals are satisfactory, all shall be rejected.

(d) The board shall again advertise in the manner provided in this section.

(e) If, after advertising a second time no satisfactory bid is received, the board may proceed under its own direction with the required project.

(3) (a) The check or bond required under Subsection (1)(d) shall be drawn in favor of the local school board.

(b) If the successful bidder fails or refuses to enter into the contract and furnish the additional bonds required under this section, then the bidder's check or bond is forfeited to the district.

(4) A local school board shall require payment and performance bonds of the successful bidder as required in Section 63-56-38.

(5) (a) A local school board may require in the proposed contract that at least 10% of the contract price be withheld until the project is completed and accepted by the board.

(b) If money is withheld, the board shall place it in an interest bearing account, and the interest accrues for the benefit of the contractor and subcontractors.

(c) This money shall be paid upon completion of the project and acceptance by the board.

(6) (a) A local school board may not bid on projects within the district if the total accumulative estimated cost exceeds $80,000.

(b) The board may use its resources if no satisfactory bids are received under this section.

(7) A local school board member may not have a direct or indirect financial interest in the construction project contract.