20-A §2511. Definitions - Maine Statutes

Title 20-A: EDUCATION

Part 2: SCHOOL ORGANIZATION

Chapter 113-A: REGIONAL EDUCATION COOPERATIVES

§2511. Definitions

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

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

[ 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; [2009, c. 154, §2 (NEW).]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[ 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.

[ 2009, c. 154, §2 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

2009, c. 154, §2 (NEW).