Definition

1. Noun:
   • A board in charge of local public schools: A "board of education" is an official group of people who are responsible for overseeing and making decisions about the public schools in a specific local area, such as a city, county, or district. This typically includes setting policies, budgets, and educational standards.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The board of education voted to approve the new curriculum.
  • Parents addressed their concerns about school safety at the board of education meeting.
  • She was elected to serve on the local board of education.

Advanced Usage

• "To run for the board of education": To be a candidate in an election for a position on this governing body.
  • After retiring from teaching, he decided to run for the board of education.

Variants and Related Words

• School board (n): A common synonym for "board of education."
  • The school board is responsible for hiring the superintendent.
• Board member (n): An individual who serves on a board of education.
  • As a board member, her focus is on special education programs.

Synonyms

• School committee: A group with similar administrative and policy-making responsibilities for schools.
• Education authority: A body governing educational institutions and policy.

Related Phrases

• Board of education meeting: The formal gathering where the board conducts its business.
  • The budget will be finalized at the next board of education meeting.
• State board of education: The governing body at the state level, as opposed to the local level.
  • The state board of education sets graduation requirements for the entire state.

Noun

1. a board in charge of local public schools