https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/Recent content in Chapter 123A — Cooperative Facilities Grant Act on MinnesotaLawyer.comHugoen-ushttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.001/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.001/This section number exists as a placeholder in Minnesota’s school district organization statutes. No substantive text is currently assigned to this section.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.01/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.01/This section defines key terms used in Minnesota’s school district organization laws. The definitions from section 120A.05 apply, and ’teacher’ is defined by reference to section 122A.40.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.05/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.05/This section allows school districts to set up alternative learning programs, area learning centers, or contract alternatives for students who need different educational settings. These programs must be governed by a joint committee that includes parents and students.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.06/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.06/This section allows school districts to form education districts to provide educational services together. An education district must include at least two member districts and is governed by a board with representatives from each member district.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.07/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.07/This section allows two or more school districts to share teachers and programs through cooperative agreements. It also allows districts to share pupils for educational courses and extracurricular activities.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.08/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.08/This section describes joint powers districts, which are formed when two or more school boards join together to operate a secondary school or provide other educational services. The joint board includes members from each participating district.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.09/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.09/This section sets rules for secondary facilities when school districts share them through cooperatives or joint powers agreements. It covers how buildings and debts are handled when districts reorganize.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.12/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.12/This section requires the board of a service cooperative to elect its officers and hold at least one meeting each year. Vacancies on the board are filled by the remaining members until the next annual meeting.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.15/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.15/This section establishes the board and governance structure for education districts. Board members are chosen by member school districts, and the board sets its own meeting schedule and procedures.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.16/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.16/This section requires education districts to share their records with member districts and the public. Education districts must follow the same open meeting and data practices laws as school districts.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.17/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.17/This section covers how education districts handle their money and property. It sets rules for budgets, audits, and what happens to assets when an education district ends.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.18/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.18/This section describes the powers and duties of education districts. They can hire staff, enter contracts, levy taxes, accept gifts, and provide educational programs and services to member districts.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.19/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.19/This section allows education districts to receive state aid and levy taxes to support their operations. It sets formulas for how aid is calculated and distributed.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.21/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.21/This section allows service cooperatives to provide insurance and employee benefit programs to their member districts and other public entities.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.215/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.215/This section allows service cooperatives to provide health and safety services, workers’ compensation programs, and other risk management services to their members.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.22/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.22/This section describes how service cooperatives are organized and governed. They are formed by school districts and other local governments to provide shared services across a region.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.23/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.23/This section lists the programs and services that service cooperatives can provide to their members. These include staff development, technology, media services, special education, and many other educational support services.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.24/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.24/This section sets rules for how service cooperatives are funded and how they manage their finances. Service cooperatives can charge fees, accept grants, and receive state appropriations.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.245/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.245/This section allows service cooperatives to establish programs for cooperative purchasing of goods and services on behalf of their member organizations.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.25/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.25/This section describes the process for school districts to join or leave a service cooperative. Districts can change their membership by resolution of their school board.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.26/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.26/This section allows service cooperatives to employ staff, including an executive director, and sets rules for how employees are hired and managed.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.27/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.27/This section establishes regions for service cooperatives across the state and describes how boundaries are set and changed. The state is divided into service cooperative regions to ensure coverage.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.30/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.30/This section allows school districts to share superintendents and other administrative staff through cooperative agreements. This helps smaller districts get experienced leadership at a lower cost.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.32/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.32/This section sets rules for cooperative secondary education agreements between school districts. It describes how districts can share courses, staff, and programs for high school students.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.33/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.33/This section creates a program for pairing school districts to share secondary education. Paired districts work together to offer a broader range of courses and activities for their high school students.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.35/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.35/This section establishes rules for school districts that want to cooperate first and then combine into one district. It requires a five-year written agreement with at least one to two years of cooperation before combining.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.36/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.36/This section describes the process for school districts to combine into a single new district. It covers the steps from initial agreement through the actual combination, including elections and transition of authority.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.37/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.37/This section covers elections and voting procedures when school districts plan to combine. Voters in each district must approve the combination through a special election.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.38/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.38/This section addresses how teachers and staff are affected when school districts combine. It sets rules for seniority, employment rights, and contract terms during the transition.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.39/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.39/This section explains how the financial matters of combining school districts are handled, including debts, tax levies, and fund balances during the transition to a single district.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.40/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.40/This section provides additional financial incentives for districts that combine, including extra state aid to help offset transition costs.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.41/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.41/This section addresses bonded debt when school districts combine. It explains how existing bonds are handled and how the new combined district manages debt obligations.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.43/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.43/This section allows the Commissioner of Education to order school district consolidation in certain situations, such as when a district can no longer provide an adequate education program.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.44/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.44/This section establishes the process for dissolving a school district. It covers the steps from petition through election and the transfer of students, staff, and property to receiving districts.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.441/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.441/This section allows the board of a dissolved school district to continue operating temporarily to complete necessary business, including paying debts and transferring property.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.442/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.442/This section describes how property and assets are divided when a school district is dissolved. Buildings, equipment, and money are distributed among the districts that absorb the dissolved district’s territory.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.443/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.443/This section covers how teachers and other staff are assigned to new districts when their district is dissolved. Staff members transfer to the district that receives the area where they worked.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.444/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.444/This section explains how debts and financial obligations are handled when a school district dissolves. Outstanding bonds and other debts are divided among the receiving districts.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.445/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.445/This section describes how tax levies and state aid are adjusted when a school district is dissolved. Receiving districts may get additional aid during the transition period.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.446/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.446/This section covers miscellaneous matters related to school district dissolution, including how boundary disputes are resolved and how records are transferred.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.45/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.45/This section allows landowners to petition to move their property from one school district to an adjacent district. The county board decides whether to approve the detachment and annexation.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.455/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.455/This section establishes rules for orderly annexation of territory from one school district to another. It allows property owners or district boards to petition for annexation.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.46/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.46/This section establishes procedures for resolving school district boundary disputes and adjustments that do not involve full consolidation or dissolution.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.48/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.48/This section covers the consolidation of school districts, including the process for creating a new district from two or more existing districts. It addresses elections, governance, and transition procedures.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.482/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.482/This section provides additional rules for consolidated school districts, including how existing contracts and obligations are handled during the transition to the new district.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.485/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.485/This section establishes financial incentives for school district consolidation, including additional state aid and revenue authority for consolidated districts.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.488/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.488/This section covers the transfer of bonded indebtedness when school districts consolidate. It explains how existing bonds are handled and how the new district manages debt.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.49/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.49/This section allows the Commissioner of Education to adjust school district boundaries to resolve issues created by natural or man-made barriers that make it impractical for students to attend their assigned school.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.50/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.50/This section covers the attachment of unorganized territory to existing school districts. Areas not currently in any district can be attached to a neighboring district by the county board.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.55/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.55/This section describes how school districts are classified. Minnesota has independent school districts and special school districts, each with different governance structures and powers.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.56/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.56/This section requires the Commissioner of Education to assign a unique identification number to each school district. This number becomes the district’s official legal identification.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.58/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.58/This section explains the powers and duties of independent school district boards. They can hire staff, make contracts, levy taxes, and manage all district operations.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.60/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.60/This section describes the organizational meeting of a newly formed school district board, including how the first officers are chosen and initial business is conducted.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.61/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.61/This section covers the election of school board members, including the timing of elections, terms of office, and how vacancies are filled.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.62/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.62/This section establishes the quorum requirements and voting procedures for school board meetings. A majority of board members must be present to conduct business.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.64/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.64/This section addresses the general powers of school districts, including the authority to own property, enter contracts, and sue or be sued.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.65/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.65/This section allows school districts to acquire land and buildings for school purposes through purchase, lease, or eminent domain proceedings.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.66/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.66/This section covers the authority of school districts to issue bonds and levy taxes to finance the construction and improvement of school buildings.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.67/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.67/This section establishes rules for school district budgets and financial management, including requirements for annual budgets and financial reporting.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.68/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.68/This section covers the authority of school districts to transport students to and from school. It sets requirements for bus routes, safety standards, and reimbursement.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.69/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.69/This section allows school districts to provide school lunch and nutrition programs for students. It sets requirements for program management and state reimbursement.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.70/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.70/This section covers the duties and powers of school district clerks, including keeping records, managing correspondence, and filing required reports with the state.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.71/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.71/This section establishes the duties and powers of school district treasurers, including managing district funds, paying bills, and maintaining financial records.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.72/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.72/This section covers the powers and duties of the school district superintendent, including overseeing daily operations, supervising staff, and implementing board policies.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.73/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.73/This section addresses the employment and contracts of school district administrators, including terms of employment, evaluation procedures, and contract renewal.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.74/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.74/This section covers the employment rights and procedures for licensed teachers in school districts, including hiring, assignment, and transfer policies.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.75/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.75/This section establishes rules for school district fund balances and reserves, including limits on how much money a district can keep in reserve and how surplus funds are handled.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.76/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.76/This section covers the state aid formulas used to fund school districts, including how student counts, district characteristics, and program needs factor into aid calculations.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.77/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.77/This section establishes the process for distributing state aid payments to school districts throughout the year, including payment schedules and adjustment procedures.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.78/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.78/This section covers property tax levy authority for school districts, including what types of levies are allowed and how levy limits are calculated.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.79/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-123a/123a.79/This section addresses the financial reporting and auditing requirements for school districts, including annual audit requirements and public disclosure of financial information.