As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) Educational entity means the state board of education, a school district board of education, and a governing body of a charter school.
(2) Employee means an individual elected or appointed to an educational entity and an individual who is an employee of an educational entity or who provides student-related services to an educational entity on a contractual basis. Employee includes an authorized volunteer who provides student-related services to an educational entity.
Source: L. 2003: Entire article added, p. 1217, � 1, effective August 6.