Jefferson County Schools Board of Education Meeting July 27 2026

The Jefferson County Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on July 27, 2026, where key procurement-related discussions included the approval of Perry and Associates as the auditing firm for the 2026-2028 school audits. The board also discussed a proposed utility service expansion project led by the Charles Town Utility Board (Seub) to extend water, wastewater, and reclaimed water services to South Jefferson Elementary School, Summit Point Motorsports Park, and a potential data center. The utility expansion aims to provide reliable water and sewer services, improve fire flow, and support economic development, with no direct cost to the school system except for onsite connection expenses. Board members expressed concerns about endorsing the broader project due to its association with the data center and requested more legal and detailed information before providing formal support. The board agreed to consider a more narrowly focused letter of support for extending services to the elementary school. No votes were taken on the utility project itself, but the auditing firm contract was approved. Other agenda items included approval of meeting minutes, consent agenda, and student enrollment decisions.