When used in this subchapter , unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Affected area education agency” or “affected agency” means an area education agency whose board of directors is contemplating or engaged in reorganization efforts in accordance with this subchapter . 2. “Affected board” means the board of directors of an area education agency that is contemplating or engaged in reorganization efforts in accordance with this subchapter . 3. “Department” means the department of education. 4. “State board” means the state board of education. 2001 Acts, ch 114, §2