school board

noun

: a board in charge of local public schools

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Earle-Sears has campaigned at northern Virginia school boards against inclusive LGBTQ policies in schools and accused Democrats of fostering violent hate against conservatives. David Weigel, semafor.com, 30 Sep. 2025 Salomon was an associate principal at Cumberland Elementary School and resigned March 12, according to minutes of that night's school board meeting. Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 27 Sep. 2025 When Payzant left San Diego Unified in 1993 to become an assistant secretary in the fledgling Clinton administration’s Department of Education, the school board bypassed a national search and quickly appointed Pendleton his successor. Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025 The Keller school board adopted a resolution to retain attorney Tim Davis as counsel in a lawsuit against three trustees, despite concerns raised by board members and members of the public. Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 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 3 Oct. 2025.

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school board

noun
: a board in charge of local public schools
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