school board
Americannoun
noun
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(formerly in Britain) an elected board of ratepayers who provided local elementary schools between 1870 and 1902
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(in the US and Canada) a local board of education
Etymology
Origin of school board
First recorded in 1820–30
Example Sentences
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Under Shaw’s leadership, the school board in Chino Valley Unified, located in San Bernardino County, also approved a policy that permits parents to challenge books in school libraries.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
The endorsement came despite Baines underperforming her main opponent, Visalia school board trustee Randy Villegas, in fundraising.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
Shaw, in contrast, once threw Thurmond out of her local school board meeting.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
After weeks of national and international attention — and pressure from school board members and the local community — “Roots” was restored to school libraries in Knox County on Tuesday.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
I always knew it would be hard to get to six million links, but I never thought the reason would be the school board going cheapo on us!
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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