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MO Rev Stat § 162.821 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.821 - District secretary, duties of — report, contents of.

Effective - 28 Aug 1988   162.821. District secretary, duties of — report, contents of. — The district secretary shall keep a record of the proceedings of all annual and special elections of the voters of the district and of the proceedings of the board of education. He shall make copies of the election notices, contracts with teachers, certificates and all other papers relating to the business of the district, and securely keep the same. He shall maintain a correct plat of the district and shall promptly notify the department of elementary and secondary education and the county clerk of each county affected of all changes in the boundaries of the district. He shall transmit to the county commission and to the state department of elementary and secondary education, on or before the fifteenth day of August in each year, a report embracing the following items:  (1) The number of children, male and female, attending the public schools during the year;  (2) Total number of days' attendance by all such children;  (3) The number of days the public schools of the district have been maintained during the school year;  (4) The number of teachers employed, male and female, and the wages per month of each;  (5) Estimated value of school property owned and managed by the district;  (6) Assessed valuation of the district;  (7) Rate of school tax on the assessed valuation of the district;  (8) Cash on hand at the beginning of the year;  (9) Tuition fees received and credited to the teachers' fund of the district;  (10) Public funds received by county treasurer;  (11) District tax received by county (or township) treasurer;  (12) Amount paid on teachers' wages;  (13) Amount paid for incidental expenses;  (14) Amount expended for purchasing site, erecting schoolhouses, rent and repairs;  (15) Amount expended in cancelling bonded indebtedness and paying interest on same;  (16) Amount expended for library;  (17) Cash on hand at the end of the year;  (18) Such other information as may be required by the state board of education. ­­-------- (L. 1963 p. 200 § 3-82, A.L. 1973 H.B. 158, A.L. 1979 H.B. 280, A.L. 1988 S.B. 789)  (Source: RSMo 1959 § 165.220)
MO Rev Stat § 162.825 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.825 - Special district, procedure to establish.

Effective - 28 Aug 1978   162.825. Special district, procedure to establish. — Whenever there is presented to the state board of education a petition signed by voters in each district in the proposed special district equal in number in each district to five percent of the number of votes cast for school board members in the last annual school election praying (a) that a special school district embracing the entire area described in the petition be organized for the education and training of handicapped and severely handicapped children and for vocational education purposes; and (b) that a proposal be submitted to the voters of the proposed district for the organization of the special school district, the state board of education, unless section 162.835 applies, shall, within thirty days of the receipt of said petition, direct the board of education of each school district comprising the proposed special district to cause the proposal to be submitted to the voters in each such district at the next municipal election or, if the next annual school election is more than sixty days away, cause the proposal to be submitted to the voters in each such district at a special election called in accordance with law on a date set by the state board of education. The election shall be conducted in each school district comprising the proposed special district in the manner provided by law for the conducting of school district elections generally in sections 162.351 and 162.601, unless a different procedure is specifically provided in sections 162.670 to 162.995. ­­-------- (L. 1973 H.B. 474 § 36, A.L. 1974 S.B. 571, A.L. 1978 H.B. 971)
MO Rev Stat § 162.830 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.830 - Special district may include one or more school districts.

Effective - 01 Jul 1974   162.830. Special district may include one or more school districts. — A special school district organized under the provisions of sections 162.670 to 162.995 may include more than one school district and may be established irrespective of county boundaries. The boundaries of a special school district organized under the provisions of sections 162.670 to 162.995 shall coincide with the boundaries of the school districts included in the special district and the special school district shall be in addition to the school districts comprising the special district. ­­-------- (L. 1973 H.B. 474 § 37)  Effective 7-1-74
MO Rev Stat § 162.835 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.835 - State board to review petition, when — plan for election districts within a special district required, when — submission to voters, when.

Effective - 01 Jul 1974   162.835. State board to review petition, when — plan for election districts within a special district required, when — submission to voters, when. — Where a petition for a special district proposes a district whose boundaries do not coincide with county boundaries at all points, the petition shall be reviewed and approved by the state board of education before submission to the voters. In addition to the petition, a feasibility study shall be presented to the state board of education. The study shall include and the state board shall consider the proposed district's feasibility as to need, financial adequacy, number of students, other available services in the vicinity, and the needs of surrounding districts not included. Where the proposed district has a population in excess of one hundred thousand, there shall be presented to the state board of education a plan for dividing the area of the proposed special district into six election districts of equal population taking into account, insofar as possible, the existing school district boundary lines. Upon approval by the state board of education or, if no action is taken by the state board of education, after the expiration of sixty days from the date the petition is received by the state board of education, the state board of education shall direct the board of directors of each school district comprising the proposed special district to cause the proposal to be submitted to the voters in each district in accordance with section 162.825. ­­-------- (L. 1973 H.B. 474 § 38)  Effective 7-1-74
MO Rev Stat § 162.840 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.840 - Form of ballot.

Effective - 28 Aug 1978   162.840. Form of ballot. — The question shall be submitted in substantially the following form: Shall there be organized a special school district comprising the school districts of ______ (described by school district name and/or number), state of Missouri, for vocational education and for the education and training of handicapped and severely handicapped children, embracing the entire area of these school districts, having the power to impose a property tax not to exceed the annual rate of twenty-five cents on each hundred dollars assessed valuation, and any additional tax that is approved hereafter by vote thereon, and to be known as "The Special School District of ______," as prayed for by a petition filed with state board of education on the ______ day of ______, 20______? ­­-------- (L. 1973 H.B. 474 § 39, A.L. 1974 S.B. 571, A.L. 1978 H.B. 971)
MO Rev Stat § 162.841 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.841 - Records to be kept — changes to be reported.

Effective - 01 Jul 1974   162.841. Records to be kept — changes to be reported. — The district secretary shall record a copy of all reports made by him to the state department of elementary and secondary education. He shall also record in the record book of the district a correct plat of the district, changing the same as often as alteration is made in the boundary lines by the proper authority, and shall furnish the county clerk and state department of elementary and secondary education with copies of the same and shall officially notify them of any change whenever made. ­­-------- (L. 1963 p. 200 § 3-84, A.L. 1973 H.B. 158)  (Source: RSMo 1959 § 165.237)  Effective 7-1-74
MO Rev Stat § 162.845 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.845 - Organization election results, how determined — election of directors, when.

Effective - 28 Aug 1978   162.845. Organization election results, how determined — election of directors, when. — 1. The results of the balloting at each polling place shall be certified and transmitted to the state board of education and to the board of education of each school district comprising the proposed special district, immediately upon tabulation following the closing of the polls. The proposal to organize the special school district, to carry, must receive a majority of the total number of votes cast thereon in the area comprising the proposed special district. The state board of education from the results so certified and attested shall determine whether the proposal for the organization of the special school district has received a majority of the votes cast and shall certify the results to the board of education of each school district comprising the proposed special district. If the certificate shows that the proposition to organize the school district has received a majority of the votes cast, the state board of education shall then declare the special school district organized.  2. If the proposal to organize the special district is approved, the state board of education shall, within thirty days of the date of approval, call an election in the special district at which the board of education of the special district shall be elected; provided, however, the date for such an election shall not be more than ninety days after the date of approval. ­­-------- (L. 1973 H.B. 474 § 40, A.L. 1978 H.B. 971)
MO Rev Stat § 162.855 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.855 - Board of education of a special school district, duties and powers.

Effective - 24 May 1996   162.855. Board of education of a special school district, duties and powers. — 1. The board of education of a special school district with a population of not more than one hundred thousand persons shall consist of seven members to be elected as provided in sections 162.670 to 162.995. In addition to the duties required of boards of education of special school districts with a population of not more than one hundred thousand persons pursuant to sections 162.670 to 162.995, the board shall perform the same duties and is subject to the same liabilities as the board of a seven-director school district, other than an urban district, acting under the general school laws of the state of Missouri.  2. The board of education of a special school district with a population of not more than one hundred thousand persons shall have the power, in addition to powers granted elsewhere in sections 162.670 to 162.995 and in addition to powers granted to the boards of education of seven-director school districts, other than urban districts, under the general school laws of this state, to:  (1) Establish and operate programs for the education of handicapped and severely handicapped children residing in the district subject to rules and regulations of the state board of education and the state department of elementary and secondary education promulgated pursuant to sections 162.670 to 162.995;  (2) Establish and operate programs for the vocational education of residents of the district;  (3) Employ teachers and other personnel necessary to provide these programs; and  (4) Do such other things as are necessary and incidental to any of the foregoing powers whether set forth in sections 162.670 to 162.995 or in the laws applicable to seven-director school districts, except urban districts. ­­-------- (L. 1973 H.B. 474 § 42, A.L. 1974 S.B. 571, A.L. 1996 S.B. 687)  Effective 5-24-96
MO Rev Stat § 162.857 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.857 - Board of education of special school district with population of more than 100,000 — members — powers and duties.

Effective - 28 Aug 1999   162.857. Board of education of special school district with population of more than 100,000 — members — powers and duties. — 1. The board of education of a special school district with a population of more than one hundred thousand persons shall consist of seven members to be elected as provided in section 162.867. In addition to the duties required of boards of education of special school districts pursuant to sections 162.670 to 162.995, the board shall perform the same duties and is subject to the same liabilities as the board of a seven-director school district, other than an urban district, acting under the general school laws of the state of Missouri, except that those powers and duties specifically reserved to the governing council pursuant to section 162.856 shall remain with the governing council and shall not be granted to the board of education.  2. The board of education of a special school district with a population of more than one hundred thousand persons shall have the power to:  (1) Establish and operate programs for the education of handicapped and severely handicapped children residing in the district subject to rules and regulations of the state board of education and the state department of elementary and secondary education promulgated pursuant to sections 162.670 to 162.995;  (2) Develop and adopt the annual budget for submission and final approval of the governing council;  (3) To authorize all tax levies by two-thirds approval of the board of education prior to submission of the tax levy proposal to the voters of the district as provided by law;  (4) Annually develop and submit to the governing council of the district for approval a five-year plan for the operation and management of the district required pursuant to section 162.856. In developing the plan, the board of education shall solicit a broad range of public input;  (5) Establish and operate programs for the vocational education of residents of the district;  (6) Employ teachers and other personnel necessary to provide these programs;  (7) Ensure that there is no coercion or interference with any parent of a pupil of the special school district on account of the parent having exercised any rights under any law affecting the education of the pupil; and  (8) Do such other things as are necessary and incidental to any of the foregoing powers whether set forth in sections 162.670 to 162.995 or in the laws applicable to seven-director school districts, except urban districts. ­­-------- (L. 1996 S.B. 687, A.L. 1997 S.B. 146, A.L. 1998 S.B. 488, A.L. 1999 H.B. 889)
MO Rev Stat § 162.859 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.859 - Board members to file financial interest statements.

Effective - 24 May 1996   162.859. Board members to file financial interest statements. — All board members elected pursuant to section 162.867 shall file financial interest statements pursuant to section 105.483. ­­-------- (L. 1996 S.B. 687)  Effective 5-24-96
MO Rev Stat § 162.860 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.860 - Candidates for board, qualifications — filing for office, where.

Effective - 24 May 1996   162.860. Candidates for board, qualifications — filing for office, where. — Candidates for membership on the board of education of a special school district with a population of not more than one hundred thousand persons shall be citizens of the United States and voters of the proposed district who have resided within the state for one year next preceding the election and who are at least twenty-four years of age. All candidates shall file their declarations of candidacy with the secretary of the state board of education. ­­-------- (L. 1973 H.B. 474 § 43, A.L. 1978 H.B. 971, A.L. 1996 S.B. 687)  Effective 5-24-96
MO Rev Stat § 162.865 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.865 - Election at large — terms of office.

Effective - 24 May 1996   162.865. Election at large — terms of office. — The board members of a special school district with a population of not more than one hundred thousand persons shall be elected at large. The seven receiving the largest number of votes shall be elected and the three receiving the highest number of votes cast shall be elected for terms of three years each; the two receiving the next highest number of votes cast shall be elected for terms of two years each; and the two receiving the next highest number of votes cast shall be elected for terms of one year each. That part of the year between the date of the election of board members and the municipal election day of the following year is considered a full year in the terms of the members elected. All board members shall serve until their successors are elected and qualified and the state board of education shall issue certificates of election to the board members elected. ­­-------- (L. 1973 H.B. 474 § 44, A.L. 1978 H.B. 971, A.L. 1996 S.B. 687)  Effective 5-24-96
MO Rev Stat § 162.870 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.870 - Results, how certified.

Effective - 24 May 1996   162.870. Results, how certified. — The results of board elections conducted pursuant to section 162.865 shall be certified and transmitted to the state board of education and to the board of education of each school district comprising the special district, immediately upon tabulation following the closing of the polls. The state board of education, from the results so certified, shall determine the members elected to the board of education and shall issue certificates of election to the persons entitled thereto. ­­-------- (L. 1973 H.B. 474 § 45, A.L. 1978 H.B. 971, A.L. 1996 S.B. 687)  Effective 5-24-96
MO Rev Stat § 162.875 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.875 - District a body corporate and a political subdivision — powers granted.

Effective - 01 Jul 1974   162.875. District a body corporate and a political subdivision — powers granted. — When the new district is organized, it shall be a body corporate and political subdivision of the state and shall be known as "The Special District of ______" (a name selected by the governing board) and, in that name, may sue and be sued, levy and collect taxes within the limitations of the Constitution of Missouri* and section 162.920, issue bonds and possess the same corporate powers as seven-director school districts, other than urban districts. All constitutional provisions and laws applicable to the organization and government of seven-director school districts, other than urban districts, are applicable to districts organized prior to the passage of sections 162.670 to 162.995. ­­-------- (L. 1973 H.B. 474 § 46)  Effective 7-1-74  *Words "of Missouri" do not appear in original rolls.
MO Rev Stat § 162.880 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.880 - Establishment of schools, when.

Effective - 01 Jul 1974   162.880. Establishment of schools, when. — The board of education of the special district may establish schools within any school district comprising the special district for any of the children designated in sections 162.670 to 162.995 and may establish programs for any such children within any school district included in the special district in classrooms furnished by the school district, if the number of children available for instruction in such classrooms is sufficient under standards determined by the state department of elementary and secondary education. ­­-------- (L. 1973 H.B. 474 § 47)  Effective 7-1-74
MO Rev Stat § 162.885 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.885 - Determination of eligibility of child, how made.

Effective - 01 Jul 1974   162.885. Determination of eligibility of child, how made. — The determination of whether a child is eligible for the programs of the special district for the handicapped or severely handicapped shall be made by the special district in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the state board of education pursuant to section 162.685. ­­-------- (L. 1973 H.B. 474 § 48)  Effective 7-1-74
MO Rev Stat § 162.890 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.890 - Special district to assume full responsibility for handicapped or severely handicapped children — exception, transition period.

Effective - 28 Aug 1977   162.890. Special district to assume full responsibility for handicapped or severely handicapped children — exception, transition period. — If a special district is organized in any area of this state under the provisions of sections 162.670 to 162.995, neither the state board of education nor any school district within the special district shall be required to establish schools or classes for the training or education of handicapped or severely handicapped children under any other existing law, except that the component districts included in a newly formed special district and the state board of education shall continue to provide services formerly provided for children residing in the district until the resources of the special district are sufficient to permit its assuming such responsibilities. In no instance shall component districts or the state board of education be required to provide special education classes for the training or education of these children for more than one school term after the special district has been formed. ­­-------- (L. 1973 H.B. 474 § 49, A.L. 1977 H.B. 130)
MO Rev Stat § 162.895 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.895 - Vocational training to be provided.

Effective - 28 Aug 1974   162.895. Vocational training to be provided. — The special school district shall provide free vocational instruction for children under the age of twenty-one years resident within the district's boundaries. The vocational program of instruction shall be approved by the state department of elementary and secondary education and shall be so designed as to provide sufficient vocational and academic training for the student to receive a high school diploma at the completion of the twelfth grade. The board of education of the special school district, subject to the approval of the state department of elementary and secondary education, shall establish standards for admission to vocational programs operated by the district. ­­-------- (L. 1973 H.B. 474 § 50, A.L. 1974 S.B. 571)