school board

noun

: a board in charge of local public schools

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The bill faced opposition from groups at all levels of the education system, including teachers, administrators and school boards, who raised concerns the legislation would contribute to a chilling effect with regard to teaching about Israel and Palestine. Kate Wolffe october 7, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2025 Fort Worth activist and former Granbury ISD school board trustee Chris Tackett posted a photo of himself and his family near the balloon arch at the entrance. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025 At the end of September, the school board voted to place him on administrative leave. Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025 Three school board members voted against Hill’s budget proposal last spring, saying a 5% increase to the supplement — which amounts to hundreds, not thousands, of dollars for each teacher — wasn’t enough. Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 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 9 Oct. 2025.

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school board

noun
: a board in charge of local public schools
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