Notwithstanding the provisions of section 3315.18 of the Revised Code as it exists after July 1, 2001, the board of education of any school district annually may elect to set aside funds for capital and maintenance in accordance with the provisions of that section as it existed prior to July 1, 2001, and the rules adopted under that section. Any district board making such an election under this section shall notify the auditor of state within ninety days after the beginning of the fiscal year whether the district intends to comply with the provisions of former section 3315.18 of the Revised Code. A school district making an election under this section shall not be required to comply, during the fiscal year of the election, with the provisions of section 3315.18 of the Revised Code as it exists after July 1, 2001.