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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After being interviewed by the police about the allegations, Becerra tried to persuade a school board employee who went on the Las Vegas trip with him to say he had lost his phone.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
As recently as March 10, the L.A. school board unanimously approved a resolution — also sponsored by Gonez and Rivas — that recognized Chávez as “a true American hero.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 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
District 5 school board member Kelly Gonez is running unopposed for her third term.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026
“William Maynard. He was chairman of the school board when your grandmother was city manager.”
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
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