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school board

American  

noun

  1. a local board or committee in charge of public education.

school board British  

noun

  1. (formerly in Britain) an elected board of ratepayers who provided local elementary schools between 1870 and 1902

  2. (in the US and Canada) a local board of education

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Etymology

Origin of school board

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

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The school board placed Carvalho on paid leave pending further developments, which is why Chait presided over the Thursday news conference.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

District 5 school board member Kelly Gonez is running unopposed for her third term.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

Gathering the required 500 signatures is relatively easy in citywide races but harder in council and school board districts.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

“We hope the school board reinstates him promptly to his position as superintendent.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

The special school board election was set for Monday, May 25.

From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine

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