school board

noun

: a board in charge of local public schools

Examples of school board in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Former school board member Melissa Easley echoed the concern in a Facebook post after Hill was placed on leave. — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

Residents’ claims came during the public comment portion of Tuesday’s school board meeting. — Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

The Miami-Dade school board approved an item at its Wednesday meeting that would end universal free lunch for students who don’t qualify for free or reduced meals. — Austin Horn july 22, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

But the school board is the most notable exception, where Republicans cling to a narrow 4-3 majority after years of bruising elections. — Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for school board

• abhorred
• aboard
• accord
• adored
• afford
• award
• baseboard
• billboard
• blackboard
• boxboard
• breadboard
• broadsword

Kids Definition

school board

noun

: a board in charge of local public schools