school board

noun

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

school board

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of school board¹

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

The school board is set to vote Thursday.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

Others named on the list included city council and school board candidates across the county.

Read more on Salon

The district still puts on a Christmas program and observes a moment of silence to start the day, and the school board prays before meetings.

Read more on Salon

Although county education officials could act independently to renew the charter, the L.A. school board decision still means Gabriella would be essentially evicted from the campus and the dance studios built for its use.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

This official will train teachers, administrators and local school boards on how to spot, prevent and respond to antisemitism.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• board of education 
• board of trustees