(b) Up to three schools with a combined pupil population of less than 1,000 may operate a shared schoolsite council if the schools have at least one of the following characteristics:

1. (1) A shared campus.
2. (2) Geographic proximity to one another with similar pupil populations.

(d)

1. (1) If the requirement in paragraph (2) is met, a school with a population of fewer than 300 pupils may operate a schoolsite council that has the representation of all of the following:

   1. (A) One principal.
   2. (B) One teacher, selected by the teachers.
   3. (C) One school staff member representing the other school personnel, selected by the other school personnel.
   4. (D) If the school is an elementary school, three parents or community members selected by parents, or if the school is a secondary school, two parents or community members selected by parents and one pupil selected by the pupils.
2. (2) The local governing board or body of the local educational agency shall obtain approval from its local bargaining unit, if applicable.