As used in this chapter, the term "operating agency" means:

(1) A local school district to which the superintendent of public instruction makes a subgrant of migrant education program funds;

(2) A public or nonprofit private agency with which the superintendent of public instruction makes an arrangement to carry out a migrant education project; or

(3) The superintendent of public instruction, if the superintendent of public instruction operates the state's migrant education program or projects directly.