§2511. Definitions

(CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)

(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 6/30/20)

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2009, c. 154, §2 (NEW).]

1.  Cooperative.  "Cooperative" means a regional education cooperative formed pursuant to this chapter.

[PL 2009, c. 154, §2 (NEW).]

2.  Cooperative agreement.  "Cooperative agreement" means an agreement between school administrative units that form a regional education cooperative to share the responsibility for and cost of the delivery of specified educational functions and support services in a region such as, without limitation:

A. Alternative education programs;   [PL 2009, c. 154, §2 (NEW).]

B. Special education programs or support services;   [PL 2009, c. 154, §2 (NEW).]

C. Public preschool programs or 2-year kindergartens pursuant to chapter 203;   [PL 2009, c. 154, §2 (NEW).]

D. Gifted and talented education programs pursuant to chapter 311;   [PL 2009, c. 154, §2 (NEW).]

E. Online learning and distance education programs;   [PL 2009, c. 154, §2 (NEW).]

F. Postsecondary education options pursuant to chapter 208-A;   [PL 2009, c. 154, §2 (NEW).]

G. Adult education programs pursuant to chapter 315;   [PL 2009, c. 154, §2 (NEW).]

H. Purchasing or contracting for goods or services;   [PL 2009, c. 154, §2 (NEW).]

I. Staff training or professional development;   [PL 2009, c. 154, §2 (NEW).]

J. Technology or technology support services;   [PL 2009, c. 154, §2 (NEW).]

K. Accounting, payroll and financial management;   [PL 2009, c. 154, §2 (NEW).]

L. Transportation routing and vehicle maintenance;   [PL 2009, c. 154, §2 (NEW).]

M. Food service planning and purchasing; and   [PL 2009, c. 154, §2 (NEW).]

N. Energy management and facilities maintenance.   [PL 2009, c. 154, §2 (NEW).]

[PL 2009, c. 154, §2 (NEW).]

3.  Cooperative board.  "Cooperative board" means the governing body with the powers and duties set forth in this chapter for a regional education cooperative.

[PL 2009, c. 154, §2 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 2009, c. 154, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. VVVVV, §3 (RP). PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. VVVVV, §14 (AFF).