school board

noun

: a board in charge of local public schools

Examples of school board in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cabarrus’ school board attorney told board members in April the district was required to follow Grimm, regardless of whether local officials or residents agreed with it. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026

State-level races for Governor, Chief Financial Officer, Commissioner of Agriculture, State Representative and State Senator will appear on the ballots, as will local races for county commissions, school boards and more. — Ruth Abramovitz, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026

Voters recalled Boudin, rejected several progressive school board members, and elected Lurie on promises to improve basic city services and restore confidence in local government. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026

The product is set to cost the district $57,590, according to the contract posted by the school board, New York Focus reports. — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 1 Aug. 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