school district
noun
: a unit for administration of a public-school system often comprising several towns within a state
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Factors that make up the increase include a 3% salary increase comparable to other employee groups in the school district for the 2026-27 year, as well as an effort to offset the reduction of post-employment benefits included in the contract.
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Hannah Brueske, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
The email said the fees for non-voted tax dollars are paid by the County Commission, while school taxes approved by voters would likely be the responsibility of the school district.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2026
The former superintendent of Iowa's largest school district who was arrested last year on immigration and gun charges has been sentenced to two years in prison.
—Kyle Werner, USA Today, 30 May 2026
As well, Stanford Live has had a long and deep commitment to arts education across the Bay area, particularly within the Palo Alto, Ravenswood and Redwood City school districts.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
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Hannah Brueske, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
The email said the fees for non-voted tax dollars are paid by the County Commission, while school taxes approved by voters would likely be the responsibility of the school district.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2026
The former superintendent of Iowa's largest school district who was arrested last year on immigration and gun charges has been sentenced to two years in prison.
—Kyle Werner, USA Today, 30 May 2026
As well, Stanford Live has had a long and deep commitment to arts education across the Bay area, particularly within the Palo Alto, Ravenswood and Redwood City school districts.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
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“School district.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/school%20district. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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