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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A few months earlier, at an event with Carvalho, Newsom congratulated the L.A. school board for offering a second, four-year contract with Carvalho, who started with the district in February 2022.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
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
On Tuesday evening, Sardina submitted a public comment during the school board meeting, asking that Wiersma and Komrosky resign.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
“The school board came up with the idea of using the high school teachers as substitutes at the schools for the younger students,” explained Mother.
From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine
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