der Schulträger
Translation
school authority, school sponsor, education authority
Examples
Die Stadt ist der Schulträger dieser Schule.
The city is the school authority for this school.
Der Schulträger ist für die Finanzen verantwortlich.
The school sponsor is responsible for the finances.
Grammar Patterns
der Schulträger von et3 the school authority of sth. The municipality is the school authority of three elementary schools.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schulbehörde (school board), Bildungsministerium (ministry of education)
Etymology
A compound of 'Schule' (school) + 'Träger' (carrier, supporter, sponsor). Literally 'school carrier'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Träger' as the entity that 'trägt' (carries) the responsibility and costs for the 'Schule' (school).