school board

noun

: a board in charge of local public schools

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The school board’s vote also comes as a new state law requires each of Colorado’s K-12 districts to craft a cellphone policy by July 1. Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 9 June 2026 In 2024, the school board voted not to join the program despite many neighboring districts voting to do so. Samuel O’Neal 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026 Denver's school board unanimously passed a policy that will require students' personal electronic devices to be turned off and put away while at school. Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 9 June 2026 More than 1,000 parents signed an open letter to the school board advocating for greater parental involvement in school closure discussions. Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for school board

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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 10 Jun. 2026.

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school board

noun
: a board in charge of local public schools
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