For the purposes of this chapter the county superintendent of schools, the governing board of the school district, or the governing boards of school districts establishing a regional occupational center, or regional occupational program, may acquire a site for each regional occupational center or regional occupational program maintained by him or the district, or districts, as the case may be, and may plan, construct, purchase, or lease buildings therefor, and may purchase or lease furniture, equipment, fixtures, and other personal property therefor.