Schulkonferenz

school conference (governing body)

noun SHOOL-kon-feh-rents Rare

Usage Note

Schulkonferenz is the highest decision-making body of a German school, comprising teachers, parents, and students. It decides on matters like school rules, the school programme, and major organisational changes.

Examples

"Die Schulkonferenz stimmte mehrheitlich für die Einführung einer Schuluniform."

Natural Translation

The school conference voted by a majority for the introduction of a school uniform.

Literal Translation

The school-conference voted by majority for the introduction of a school-uniform.

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