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

Student Joel Mata acknowledged that Perez’s recent behavior “is not to be dismissed,” but asked school board members to focus on students’ testimony of his character.

From Los Angeles Times

They see their vast wealth as a vehicle to infuse local governance — including the mayor’s office, county boards of supervisors, city councils and school boards — with more centrist leanings.

From Los Angeles Times

At the start of World War II, 87% of school boards would not hire a married woman and 70% would not retain female teachers if they got married.

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Unified School Board member Nick Melvoin, whose West Los Angeles district includes Twain, had also expressed concern, saying he was “disappointed” the district had not sought school board or community input.

From Los Angeles Times

Only a handful of cities allow noncitizens to vote, and even then just in local elections such as school board contests.

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Related Words

• board of education
• board of trustees