school board

noun

: a board in charge of local public schools

Examples of school board in a Sentence

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Superintendent Karen Molinar said on Tuesday during a school board meeting that parents have raised concerns about the lanyards being a choking hazard for elementary students and noted that the ones purchased by the district are breakaway lanyards. Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2025 Joy Eakins Eakins, who owns a data analytics company, previously served one term on the Wichita school board. Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2025 In February 2024, a group of protesters rallied outside the Jefferson County Public Schools' central office prior to a school board meeting, calling for the district to terminate the employment of Donnie and Ronnie Stoner. Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 18 July 2025 Parents and teachers voiced concerns at the recent school board meeting, especially around Imperial Elementary’s special education program. Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 16 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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school board

noun
: a board in charge of local public schools
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