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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Badat worked on a challenge to DeSoto County districts that were used for the county’s board of supervisors, school board, election commission, county constables and their judges.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
Sardina said she was furious when she learned of the school board members’ comments and has called for their resignation.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
At the time, Latino voters made up 56% of the district, but every Latino school board candidate had lost since at least 1995, the lawsuit said.
From Salon • May 7, 2026
But legal scholars and redistricting experts say the ruling could also have consequences in California’s city hall, school board and county supervisor races.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
By the end of the meeting, Connie had pushed her phone number and email address on me and I think I’d offered to serve on her committee to present ideas to the school board.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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