school board

noun

: a board in charge of local public schools

Examples of school board in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web District officials are expected to present a facilities report that includes campus closure recommendations to the school board later this year. Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2024 Evans, a real-estate investor, is among dozens of people who participated in the riot in some capacity and have sought election to everything from school boards to Congress. Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for school board 

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Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of school board was in 1836

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“School board.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/school%20board. Accessed 18 May. 2024.

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school board

noun
: a board in charge of local public schools
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