For the purposes of this chapter a unified school district has all of the powers and duties of a union high school district. A library district may be formed upon the application of 50 or more taxpayers and residents of any unified district, and after an election, in the manner prescribed by this chapter for the formation of a library district upon the application of taxpayers and residents of a union high school district. If the requisite number of votes cast at the election are in favor of a unified school district library district the board of supervisors shall by resolution establish the library district and place the district in the control of the governing board of the unified school district.
Article 2Unified School Districts
Section § 18310
This law explains that a unified school district has the same responsibilities as a union high school district. It also outlines how a library district can be established within a unified school district. To create this library district, at least 50 residents and taxpayers must apply, followed by a successful election. If enough people vote in favor, the library district will be officially set up and governed by the school district's existing board.
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Section § 18311
This law clarifies that in the context of this chapter, when you see 'union high school district' or 'union high school,' it can also mean a 'unified school district' or refer to actions in a unified school district. Basically, these terms are interchangeable here.
As used in this chapter the words “union high school district” mean union high school district or unified school district and the words “union high school” mean union high school or unified school district. Whenever the provisions of this chapter are being exercised by, or are being made applicable in, a unified school district, the words “union high school district” and “union high school” shall be deemed to mean unified school district.
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Section § 18312
If within a union high school library district's area, two or more unified school districts are formed, the library district becomes a unified school district library district. The unified school district that covers the largest part of the library district will manage it.
If there are formed substantially within the territory of a union high school library district two or more unified school districts, the library district shall become a unified school district library district which shall be governed by the governing board of the unified school district whose territory includes the largest portion of the territory of the library district.
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