Maine Revised Statutes Title 20-A Sec. 1654 – Powers, duties and authority
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1. General functions. A district school committee shall have the powers and duties with respect to the community school district as are conferred upon school boards under this Title, except those powers and duties which are expressly reserved for the district board of trustees.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 20-A Sec. 1654
- Community school district: means a state-approved unit of school administration composed of more than one municipality or school administrative district which may provide public education for any combination of kindergarten through grade 12. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 20-A Sec. 1
- District board of trustees: means a body with statutory powers and duties for a community school district. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 20-A Sec. 1
- District school committee: means the governing body with statutory powers and duties for a community school district. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 20-A Sec. 1
- School committee: means the governing body with statutory powers and duties for a municipal school unit. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 20-A Sec. 1
- Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 1 Sec. 72
2. Specific functions. A district school committee:
A. Shall be responsible, as of the start of the school year after organization, for the operation of the authorized grades; [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
B. May issue bonds and notes and borrow money as authorized in this Title; [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
C. May acquire and hold property for the purpose of operating schools within the authorized grade levels and for other purposes; [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
D. Shall share costs in the manner authorized by the voters; and [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
E. May acquire, construct and operate related recreational and athletic facilities, which may also meet other community needs. [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).