school board

noun

: a board in charge of local public schools

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Public frustration over the district’s academic performance reached a boiling point in August 2024, when Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker spoke at a school board meeting, saying the district’s poor performance was hampering students’ opportunities after high school. Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026 Under state law, a school board seat may be declared vacant if a member fails to perform their duties for three consecutive months. Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026 As of Wednesday afternoon, Fort Worth ISD school board member Tobi Jackson declined to comment about the superintendent decision. Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026 Ledesma-Woody is a project manager at AMD and has served 14 years as a Del Valle school board trustee. Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026 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 6 Mar. 2026.

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school board

noun
: a board in charge of local public schools
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