Mo. Rev. Stat. § 162.905
Any special school district may, at the discretion of its board of education and upon the request of component local districts, serve as a coordinating agency for cooperative activities including but not limited to group purchasing, centralized computer services, audiovisual services and library services for the school districts served by the special district.
(L. 1973 H.B. 474 § 52)
Effective 7-1-74