Jefferson Co. Bd. of Education Meeting

The Jefferson County Board of Education regular meeting was held November 10, 2026. No contracts or purchasing awards were approved. The board voted to release a package of NEOLA policy updates for public comment, with possible approval planned for the November 30 meeting. Discussion included Policy 1220, which reflects a state-code change allowing the superintendent to reside elsewhere in West Virginia; a speaker urged the board to retain a county-residency requirement. Board members also asked questions about adjunct teaching, classroom fundraising, and grievance procedures. The minutes and consent agenda were approved, with no specific procurement items identified in the consent agenda.

The meeting recognized new school-business partnerships with Pearson Smith Realty and Michaela Ann Photography. The photography business reported donating more than $1,000 in school supplies to Wright Denny Intermediate. The superintendent said they would speak with the state School Building Authority about possible funding for a JROTC addition at Jefferson High School; no funding decision was reported. A board member also requested follow-up on school technology safeguards and possible gambling-prevention education, but no related spending or procurement action was taken.