Policies & Procedures

• Notice of Student Data Collection and Protection of Pupil Rights
• Notification of Directory Information
• Notification of Rights under FERPA
• Student Data Privacy and Security Governance Policy and Plan
• Meta Dictionary

• Acceptable Use of Video Material in Educational Settings  
• Bloodborne Pathogens and Infections Materials Guidelines  
• Dress Code
• Electronic Device User Agreement - Board Member
• Electronic Device User Agreement - Student
• Electronic Device User Agreement -Volunteer
• Personal Student Device  and Cell Phone Policy
• School Disciplinary Guidelines
• Student-Parent Reunification Plan
• Student Reintegration Plan Guidelines (Youth in Custody)

Parents' Primary Role in the Education of Children

Rockwell Charter School acknowledges that Utah’s Constitution and laws respect parents’ primary role in the education of their children.  The school, along with Utah State Board of Education (USBE), deeply appreciates the trust that parents have placed in Utah’s public education system. Rockwell considers its partnership with parents as essential to the school's mission

As a parent in Utah, you have parent rights and data privacy rights related to your child's educational records and information. These rights are protected by federal and state laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Utah state regulations. 

Recent research has emphasized effective family engagement as a key component of school transformation and improvement efforts.  Students with highly engaged families:

• Attend school regularly
• Have stronger social skills
• Earn higher grades
• Graduate from high school
• Go on to college or other postsecondary program

A Parent Portal provided by the Utah State Board of Education outlines the basic structure of Utah’s public education system, some of the rights of parents in the direction of their children’s education, and opportunities to engage with and support schools at the state and local level. The portal is available in multiple languages, and USBE offers verbal translation services for further discussions with its staff. 

At Rockwell we employ teachers with Professional, Associate, and LEA-Specific Educator Licenses as permitted by the Utah State Board of Education.

Professional Educator License

Individuals who follow the traditional route of licensure by attending an educator preparation program (through a university or other licensing jurisdiction) and receiving a bachelor’s degree or higher, are issued a Professional Educator License through the USBE. Professional Educator Licenses are valid for five years.

Associate Educator License

Individuals who have a bachelor’s degree or higher, or who are enrolled in an educator preparation program that will result in a bachelor’s degree or higher, or who have a skill certification in a specific CTE area as established by the USBE, may be issued an Associate Educator License upon satisfaction of USBE requirements. An Associate Educator License is valid for two years with a possible one-year extension.

LEA-Specific Educator License

An individual who does not meet the criteria for a Professional or Associate Educator License but meets the criteria set forth in the Rockwell Charter School LEA-Specific Licensing policy may be issued an LEA-Specific Educator License, license area, or endorsement. An LEA-Specific license, license area, or endorsement is valid only within the Rockwell Charter High School LEA. An LEA-Specific License is valid for one, two, or three years based on the LEA approval. A license renewal requires USBE approval.

Educator look up tool

All Educators

FTE all educators: 18

Professional Qualified for Assignment: 66%

Qualified through an Associate Program: 10%

Qualified LEA Specific: 24%

Classroom Teachers & Special Education

FTE K-12 Classroom & Special Education Teachers: 13

Professional Qualified for Assignment: 67%

Qualified through an Associate Program: 12%

Qualified LEA Specific: 20%

Percentage of Professional Classroom Teaching Out of Area: 13%

Percentage of Professional Classroom Teachers: 78%

https://reportcard.schools.utah.gov/School/OverAllPerformance?SchoolID=185873&DistrictID=185873&SchoolNbr=700&SchoolLevel=HS&IsSplitSchool=0&schoolyearendyear=2025

Process for Reporting Violations of Statute and Board Rule

Rockwell Charter School follows all provisions, processes, and timelines found in Utah

Admin. Code R277-123, Process for Reporting Violations of Statute and Board Rule.

Complaints or concerns can be filed by contacting either the Utah State Board of

Education, Internal Audit Department, or the Utah State Auditor Hotline. These

complaints or concerns may be referred back to Rockwell Charter School.

Public Education Hotline

The Public Education Hotline is maintained by the Internal Audit Department of the Utah

State Board of Education (USBE) and it is a venue for citizens, educators, employees,

and other stakeholders to report concerns related to any of the agencies governed by or

provided resources by the USBE.

For all Hotline submissions, please go to the Hotline Complaint Form for more

information and a description of the process. If you have questions before you submit,

please contact the USBE’s Parent Liaison and Engagement Specialist.

Cassie Hays

Parent Liaison and Engagement Specialist

Utah State Board of Education

801-538-7845

cassie.hays@schools.utah.gov

Utah State Auditor Hotline

To report concerns about potentially improper state or local governmental activities,

please submit a complaint using the applicable Hotline Reporting Form. Reported

concerns may also include opportunities for improvement in government operations,

reporting, compliance, and governance.

Privacy and Protection for Complainants

Complainant identity when using the Utah State Auditor Hotline is generally considered

protected under Utah statute. Further, public employees may invoke certain protections

under Utah’s Whistleblower statute when making a good-faith report about their

employer. For more information on the Hotline program, the types of complaints

accepted by the Utah State Auditor, and the complaint process, see the FAQs.

Utah State Board of Education: Call (801) 538-7813 or email audit@schools.utah.gov.

Free and Reduced Lunch Program

Rockwell participates in the federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program, which offers eligible families the opportunity to receive meals at a reduced cost or free of charge. To apply, families need to complete the appropriate application form.

Instructions for Applying

You can find detailed guidance on the application process in our [Lunch Program Instructions (PDF)](link to Lunch Program pdf). For general information about the program, including income eligibility guidelines, please visit the official USDA website.

Application Forms

• Free and Reduced Lunch Program Form - English 
• Free and Reduced Lunch Program Form - Spanish

Completed forms should be returned to the school office. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the school's administration.

Additional Information

For income eligibility requirements, please refer to the USDA's Income Eligibility Guidelines.

We are dedicated to providing equal access to our Lunch Program and ensuring that no student is left without a meal due to financial constraints. If your child qualifies for benefits as a foster child, or is homeless, migrant, or a runaway, please contact the school for assistance in obtaining free meals without submitting an application.