Washington County school board reviews listing plan for 8.67‑acre Jonesborough property; motion made to approve listing contract pending legal review

Mister Petzl, presenter for the listing team, told the Washington County School Board the Jonesborough parcel is "a challenging project" and outlined a multi‑stage marketing plan for the 8.67‑acre site that includes a 66,680‑square‑foot former elementary school and adjacent greenfield tracts.

The broker recommended offering the entire tract for four months at an initial asking price of $6,800,000, then relisting as two parcels (the school site and the greenfield acreage) if there is no sale, and—if necessary—offering individual lots later. He said typical buyer due‑diligence and closing timelines for comparable regional deals often run 60–180 days.

Why it matters: the parcel’s redevelopment could change traffic patterns, require new public or private road construction, and expose the district to demolition and environmental costs; the board will rely on counsel to clarify legal limits on use restrictions and on the district’s obligations for utilities and public improvements.

Details presented and discussed

• Property and building. The presenter said the total site is about 8.67 acres; the school building was measured at about 66,680 square feet. He noted roof leakage and other maintenance needs and said prior mold testing (2019) was acceptable.

• Zoning…