The term "school district" refers to a geographic area within which one or more schools are operated by an educational authority. These school districts vary in size and can cover entire cities, counties, or even states. The boundaries of these districts may not always follow municipal or county lines, but instead be determined by the location of schools within the district's borders. Each school district is typically governed by a local board of education, which oversees all aspects of the educational system in their jurisdiction, including budgeting, curriculum development and staff hiring. The primary goal of these districts is to provide quality public education for students living within their boundaries.