# Buncombe County Schools Board of Education Special Called Meeting- 9/24/26


**Body:** Buncombe County Schools
**Date:** September 23, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education


At a special called meeting on September 24, 2026, the Buncombe County Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a motion to elect Dr. Jennifer Reed as the district’s next superintendent, with her contract extending through June 30, 2030. The board praised her experience and leadership and noted the district’s superintendent search process, which included input from employees, parents, students, and community members. Dr. Reed was sworn in and addressed the board, expressing her commitment to the district and its students. No contract dollar amount or other procurement activity was identified.

**Source:** Buncombe County Schools