RSA 195:1 Definitions.

The terms used in this chapter shall be construed as follows, unless a different meaning is clearly apparent from the language or context:
I. "Cooperative school district" means a district composed of 2 or more school districts of the state associated together under the provisions of this chapter and may include either the elementary schools, the secondary schools, or both.
II. "Elementary school" shall mean all grades from the kindergarten or grade one through grade 6, or kindergarten or grade one through grade 8.
III. "Secondary school" shall mean all grades from grade 7 through grade 12, or grade 9 through grade 12.
IV. "Cooperative school board" shall mean a school board serving a cooperative school district.
V. "Pre-existing district" shall mean a