school board

noun

: a board in charge of local public schools

Examples of school board in a Sentence

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In August of 2022, a resident of Denton, Texas, appeared before his school board to demand the removal of a salacious library book. Jonathan Zimmerman, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025 On Friday, One Crofton, a nonprofit organization formed by local parents, filed an administrative appeal with the Maryland State Board of Education, challenging the county school board's decision and the process behind it. Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025 The awards recognize outstanding programs and governance practices of school boards in school districts and county offices of education throughout California. Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2025 However, members of the school board cited concerns that the two temporary locations being considered brought their own downsides and costs for the district. Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2025 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 24 Dec. 2025.

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school board

noun
: a board in charge of local public schools
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