15-430. Governing board members of newly
consolidated district; election of members


A. If school districts are consolidated as provided in section 15-459, the terms of
the governing board members of the previously existing school districts do not expire on
the effective date of the consolidation and continue until January 1 following the next
general election, during which time the members of the governing boards of the previously
existing school districts shall serve as the governing board of the new school district.


B. At the next general election held following the consolidation and thereafter,
five members shall be elected as prescribed in section 15-427, subsection B. The new
board shall take office on January 1 following the general election.