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Committee backs bill giving school boards flexibility on business administrator contracts and reporting lines

Utah Legislature — Education Committee · February 18, 2026
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Summary

HB 5‑24 was debated and advanced after sponsor Representative Walter said the bill removes a statutory two‑year contract requirement for business administrators and clarifies that the business administrator (CFO) reports to the superintendent, aligning governance responsibilities while leaving evaluation details to local districts.

Representative Walter presented HB 5‑24 and an amendment to allow school boards discretion over contracts for business administrators (traditionally required by statute to be two years) and to clarify governance by stating that the business administrator (CFO) reports to the superintendent (CEO). "All we're trying to do is... give boards the ability to…

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