Ability to provide critical educational and technical support to 26 rural districts covering a huge geographical area. (Rural School Districts don’t have instant access to USBE or UEN services as does the Wasatch Front)
Local Control focused on needs assessments of rural districts
Ability to provide equitable educational opportunities to students and educators in rural school districts
Cost Effective Programs/Services that small districts can’t afford
Governed and evaluated by Rural Executive Board Members who know and understand their needs. (Some Executive Boards include members of State Board and Higher Ed.)
Geographical distances and accessibility
Offices/Building ownership. Located in rural central locations. Financial savings since buildings are paid for and free of debt.
Fixed assets owned by school districts – cars, computers, servers, etc.
Annual audits testing general compliance requirements identified in audits of local governments in Utah
Accounting – Strength of double check and balance system through district fiscal agent and independent auditor
Involvement of State School Board Members on Regional Service Center Boards
Ability to operate around the red tape of a larger bureaucracy more efficiently. Time sensitive.
Housing and maintenance of rural district technical networks is critical in rural Utah locations.
The service centers collaborate to provide programs such as the Utah Rural Schools Conference and various grants and technology purchases.

Southeast Education Service Center

What are Regional Education Service Agencies?