school district
noun
: a unit for administration of a public-school system often comprising several towns within a state
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Among the requirements, candidates must be a resident of the school district for at least 30 days and may not be an SPPS employee.
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Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
In Orange County, school district officials acknowledged the loss of immigrant students has contributed to a steep enrollment decline and plans to shutter seven schools this summer.
—Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Does that include the property homested of property taxes that go to school districts?
—March 8, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
The compensation agreements are with other public agencies, such as the county and local school districts, that would share in the proceeds should the city sell any of the properties to developers.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
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Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
In Orange County, school district officials acknowledged the loss of immigrant students has contributed to a steep enrollment decline and plans to shutter seven schools this summer.
—Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Does that include the property homested of property taxes that go to school districts?
—March 8, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
The compensation agreements are with other public agencies, such as the county and local school districts, that would share in the proceeds should the city sell any of the properties to developers.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
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“School district.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/school%20district. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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