Louisa County Public Schools board asks officials to review proposed Dominion transmission route near campus

The Louisa County Public Schools Board voted unanimously to ask the chair and superintendent to draft a letter voicing concerns about a proposed Dominion high‑voltage transmission line route that a presenter said would run about 885 feet from district property adjacent to the high and middle school campus.

David (S6), who briefed the board on behalf of facilities staff, showed enlarged maps and described two proposed corridors. "So that is about 885 feet, from our property line, to, this new transmission line," he said while pointing to a highlighted blue route that board members said raised the most concern.

Board members said the proximity could worry parents and staff. One member told colleagues a preference would be to ask Dominion to place the line underground where it comes closest to school facilities. The board discussed attendance at public meetings: a virtual session Thursday at noon and a local meeting March 12 at the Betty Queen Center, which district leadership urged board members and the public to attend.

Chair (S1) moved that the chair and superintendent draft a letter to the appropriate parties voicing the board's concerns; the motion was seconded by a board member (S3) and carried unanimously. Chair (S1) and the superintendent (S2) will prepare the letter and circulate it to the board when completed.

Why it matters: Board members said the route could bring high‑voltage transmission infrastructure substantially closer to school facilities and newly purchased wooded property adjacent to the campus. The board framed the request as a community‑engagement step to ensure district concerns are on the record before a final route is selected.

Next steps: The superintendent and chair will draft the letter and inform board members when it has been sent; district representatives and residents were encouraged to attend the announced public meetings to offer input.