SB3239 Summary

• School boards may enter into joint agreements to share superintendent or administrator services either by resolution or by referendum (requiring petition signed by 8% of registered voters).

• Any cost savings from shared services must be divided equally between classroom needs and property tax relief for the school district.

• School districts that entered agreements by resolution may withdraw by obtaining board approval and presenting a withdrawal petition to other member districts per agreed timelines.

• School districts that entered agreements by referendum may withdraw by voter approval at a consolidated election or upon submission of a petition signed by 8% of registered voters.

• Shared administrator services cannot alter individual school board authority to make decisions for their respective districts, and executed joint agreements must be filed with the State Board of Education and regional offices.