The ISDC is a cooperative service agency whose membership includes public school districts, charter schools and other educational affiliates.  The Council operates pursuant to Title 67, Chapter 23, Section 67-2328 and Title 33, Chapter 3, Sections 315-318, Idaho Code.

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The purposes of the Council are to:

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• Provide educational services more economically and/or efficiently through cooperation with two or more member districts; and 

• Enter into contracts, as the members' representative, to employ specialized personnel and/or purchase materials or services, including insurances.

Administration costs are covered by annual membership dues, cash discounts provided by vendors, and administrative allowances provided by contracts through the Council.

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The Council is governed by a Board of Directors which includes a representative from each of the six educational regions in the state and a representative of the Idaho School Superintendents' Association.