Participation in noncommercial educational television stations

Every board, in addition to the powers set forth in section 18A:51-13 and subject to the rules and regulations of the state board, may participate in the organization and operation of a noncommercial, nonprofit, educational television station in this state and utilize the services therefrom, and in order to effectuate such purpose, every board is authorized: (1) To enter into any contractual arrangement agreeable to the board with any other public or private agencies or organizations, including membership in a noncommercial, nonprofit corporation or association duly organized under the laws of this state to operate such a station; (2) To designate one or more representatives to the board of trustees of such corporation or association, and otherwise to participate in its affairs in compliance with the charter and bylaws of such organization; (3) To procure for the public schools under the board's jurisdiction the services of such a station, by subscription or otherwise; and (4) To incur such expenses as the board may deem advisable for such purposes, by way of dues, subscription charges, assessments, capital contributions and otherwise, but in amounts not exceeding in any one year $2.00 per pupil in resident enrollment in the district.