In a national survey, minority membership among school board members was which of the following?

• A. Less than 14%
• B. Between 14% and 28%
• C. More than 28%
• D. Approximately 50%

Answer: (A)

Representation on school boards matters because it shapes governance and policy decisions that affect diverse communities. In a national survey, minority membership among school board members was less than 14%, meaning minority groups have an underrepresentation on boards relative to their share of the population and often the student body. This underrepresentation can influence budgeting, hiring, curricula, and resource allocation, potentially limiting whose perspectives guide school decisions. The other ranges would imply a notably higher level of minority presence than the survey found, so the less-than-14% figure best fits the national data.