school board

noun

: a board in charge of local public schools

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The high court sided 6-3 with Maryland parents over the school board, agreeing that not allowing opt-outs on LGBT books in schools infringed on the parents’ religious freedom rights. Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 29 June 2025 The school board, backed by other parents, had argued that opt-out provisions were impractical. Nina Totenberg, NPR, 27 June 2025 Daryn Drum, president of the school board, said the state provided funds to the district to develop the curriculum but not to implement the course. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025 In addition to counting on the support of Bowie and multiple school board members, her endorsements include the Stonewall DFL, the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, the LPAC organization, state Rep. Cedric Frazier, DFL-Crystal/New Hope, and civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for school board

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 Jul. 2025.

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school board

noun
: a board in charge of local public schools
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