school board

noun

: a board in charge of local public schools

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In a subsequent meeting — and with new legal representation — the school board went further regarding its files that are being held by DPS, including the video. Shimon Prokupecz, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025 The school board held a special meeting the evening before organizers would announce the lawsuit, and the trustees voted on the decision. Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2025 The school board argued that Pickering’s statements were false and that the reputation of the district and its employees had been impugned. Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025 Local school board meetings, city council and other government bodies are governed by the state’s Brown Act. Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for school board

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 30 Sep. 2025.

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school board

noun
: a board in charge of local public schools
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