15-453. Authority to form joint common school districts; applicability of laws governing other school districts A. Joint common school districts may be created lying in part in each of two or more counties in the manner set forth in this article. Except as expressly provided in this title, each such district shall have all powers and duties and shall be operated and maintained and shall follow and be subject to such procedures as may be provided by law for the operation of other school districts. B. Each joint common school district shall be designated as joint common school district No. ________________ (insert the number of the district), of _____________________ counties (insert the name of each county). C. The provisions of section 15-460, relating to change of district boundaries, are not applicable to the formation of a joint common school district and a joint high school district pursuant to the provisions of this article.
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