SCC Bylaws

Park Lane Elementary Community Council Bylaws

Article 1 – Name

Park Lane Elementary School Community Council (SCC)

 Article II- Laws

We abide by all laws, statutes, codes, and policies applicable to Utah School Community Councils, and Canyons School District policy.

Article III -Standing Rules

1. Elections for SCC representatives will be held prior to the first SCC meeting, but after the start of school each year in the fall. 
   1. Notification of available SCC parent member seats, election dates, and the procedure for declaring candidacy for the SCC will be communicated during the first weeks of school.
      2. If a parent or guardian position on an SCC remains unfilled after an election is held, the other parent or guardian members of the council shall appoint a parent or guardian who meets the qualifications of this section to fill the position.
      3. If a school employee position on a school community council remains unfilled after an election is held, the other school employee members of the council shall appoint a school employee to fill the position.
      4. If there are more candidates than available seats, two alternates will be selected from the remaining candidates in order of the number of votes received. They will be appointed as voting members of the council if a seat is vacated prior to the next election. 
2. Membership: The number of School Community Council members will be limited to 11 total members and will be determined based on the following: 
   1. The Park Lane School Community Council shall have nine parent/guardian members and two school employee members, including the principal.
   2. Terms shall be staggered so that approximately half of the council members stand for election each year. Title 53G-7-1202.5(h)
3. Members, parents, and employees have an expectation of attendance. 
   1. If a member cannot attend a scheduled meeting, notification should be given to the Chair before the meeting.
      2. If an SCC member misses three meetings in a given school year, they will be invited to submit a written resignation, and the respective group (parent or employee) will appoint a replacement. If alternate members were selected, the SCC will ratify their appointment to the vacated seat.
      3. If no alternates are available to serve, the SCC may appoint parents or school employees. 
4. A majority (one or more than half the membership) of the members of a school community council constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. 
   
   1. The action of a majority of the members of a quorum is the action of the school community council.
      2. In the case of a tie, no action will be taken, and the item will be considered at a subsequent meeting. 
5. The Park Lane Elementary School Community Council will meet frequently enough to meet minimum state and district requirements. A majority of the council must agree to cancel or call a meeting. 
   
   1. Meetings must be held in person, although the council may choose to allow some members to participate virtually as the occasion requires. 
6. School Community Councils are subject to the Open and Public Meeting Requirements and Utah Code. Meetings will remain open, and minutes and agendas will be posted on school websites. Minutes will be kept for 3 years. 
7. Subcommittees may be established or dissolved by a majority vote of the council. Parent members may serve on one or more subcommittees.
   1. Each subcommittee will be chaired or co-chaired by at least one elected school community council member, who will report regularly to the SCC on the subcommittee’s progress.
      2. Other SCC members may serve on a committee.
      3. Additional community members, including employees and parents who are not elected SCC members, may serve on any subcommittee with the SCC’s approval.
8. The SCC chair will conduct the meeting
9. All meetings will be conducted using Robert’s Rules of Order with an expectation of civil discourse. 
10. Other positions to be considered by membership include:
    1. Chair
       1. A yearly elected parent member of the SCC
    2. Vice-Chair
       1. A yearly elected parent or employee member of the SCC
    3. Secretary
       1. May be an elected or appointed member of the board.
       2. If appointed, membership needs to approve by majority vote.
11. A guest may share appropriate input on subjects that fall under the SCC’s purview. A patron may bring a topic to the SCC by contacting the Chair at least one week prior to the scheduled meeting and requesting to be added to the agenda. The SCC may invite any person or group to make a presentation on issues pertinent to the SCC’s role. The items appropriate for discussion by School Community Councils include, but are not limited to:
    
    1. Teacher and Student Success Plan (TSSP)
    2. School LAND Trust Plan.
    3. Assistance in the development of the Staff Professional Development Plan.
    4. Advise and make recommendations regarding school programs and issues relating to the community environment for students. 
    5. Parent/School communication and involvement. 
    6. Digital Citizenship Plan
    7. Positive Behavior Plan
    8. School Safety Plan
    9. Safe-Walking Routes Plan
12. Items not to be discussed by the School Community Council include:
    1. Any personnel issues
    2. Individual student information
13. These Bylaws will be posted on the Park Lane Elementary School website’s SCC page. Each SCC member will read and agree to abide by the Bylaws, as indicated on their declaration of candidacy and at the beginning of each school year.  

If you are interested in serving on the School Community Council, please email Principal Mulqueen at ronnie.mulqueen@canyonsdistrict.org for more information. 

Updated October 2026