Mich. Comp. Laws § 38.73: “Controlling board” defined.

Sec. 3.

As used in this act, "controlling board" means all boards having the care, management, or control over public school districts and public educational institutions other than a public school academy established under the revised school code, Act No. 451 of the Public Acts of 1976, being sections 380.1 to 380.1852 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.