The phrase "district takeover" refers to when outside authorities or organizations gain control and make decisions for a specific area or region, usually in the context of education. Full definition
Dogan Elementary is one of 10 schools in the Houston district whose academic struggles may trigger a state takeover of the district (asumag.com)
If we would have done this 20 years ago, the Recovery School District takeover possibly would have been unnecessary. (thelensnola.org)
Though statistics point to disappointing results from pre-Christie district takeovers in Jersey City, Newark, and Paterson, Norcross argued that the governor's plan to replace top Camden school personnel, fill the vacant superintendent spot with his own appointee, and relegate the local school board to an advisory role would serve struggling students better than the status quo. (b4njkids.org)