Henrico County Public Schools public meetings in 2023
29 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Monthly Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
The School Board will consider consent items including a $342,738 grant from the Virginia Department of Education to purchase weapons detection systems and hand-held metal detectors for all high schools. Monthly financial statements for October 2023 and a National Board Certification Incentive Grant will also be accepted. Outgoing board members Micky Ogburn and Roscoe D. Cooper III will be recognized for their service. The public forum allows residents to address the board on any school division concern.
- Acceptance of $342,738 Stronger Connections Grant for weapons detection systems at all high schools
- Acceptance of monthly financial statement for October 2023
- Acceptance of monthly financial statement for School Nutrition Services for October 2023
- Acceptance of National Board Certification Incentive Grant from VDOE
- Recognition of outgoing board members Micky Ogburn and Roscoe D. Cooper III
Work Session - 2:30 p.m. / Public Input Session - 5:30 p.m.
The School Board will discuss and potentially vote on a resolution to terminate the partnership with An Achievable Dream Certified Academies, Inc. at Highland Springs Elementary School and the Oak Avenue Complex at the end of the 2023–2024 school year. The board will also receive an update on transition support for affected students and staff. Additionally, the agenda includes a closed session for a personnel matter and review of proposed revisions to career and technical education policies.
- Resolution terminating partnership with An Achievable Dream Certified Academies, Inc. at Highland Springs Elementary and Oak Avenue Complex
- Update on transition support if resolution is adopted
- Approval of petition for licensure revocation in Employee Case No. 23-24-E-1
- Review of proposed revisions to Policy P7-10-001, 'Career and Technical Education Program Operations'
- Approval of remote participation by a board member
Monthly Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
This meeting is largely procedural and ceremonial, including public forum, recognitions, and student performances. The board will vote on consent items such as accepting the FY2023 School Activity Funds audits and two small grants ($500 and $1,500) for school garden and arts programs.
- Acceptance of Annual Audits of School Activity Funds for FY2023
- Acceptance of $500 grant from Virginia Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom for a school garden at Highland Springs Elementary
- Acceptance of $1,500 Arts in Practice grant from Virginia Commission for the Arts for songwriting residency at Springfield Park Elementary
- Recognition of Michael Dussault as Virginia Association for the Gifted 2023 Leader of the Year
- Performance highlight by Deep Run High School choral students
Work Session - 1:00 p.m.
The Henrico County School Board will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a review of the FY2024-2025 Capital Improvement Plan, updates on Destination 2025 and middle school programming, and proposed revisions to a career and technical education policy. They will also consider approval of administrative appointments and review the 2024-2025 planning guide. No final votes are scheduled; actions are recommended for future meetings.
- Review of FY2024-2025 Capital Improvement Plan
- Review of 2024-2025 HCPS Planning Guide and Academic and Career Planning Update
- Expanding middle school programming to include innovation and career exploration
- Destination 2025: LifeReady Learning Experiences update
- Proposed revisions to Policy P7-10-001, 'Career and Technical Education Program Operations'
Monthly Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
The Henrico County School Board will meet to approve the agenda, hear public comment, and consider consent items including acceptance of monthly financial statements and final federal grant funding for 2023-2024. The board will also recognize 26 programs that received NACo Achievement Awards and 2 programs with VACo Achievement Awards, and hear a performance by Short Pump Middle School music students.
- Recognition of 26 HCPS programs for 2023 NACo Achievement Awards
- Recognition of 2 HCPS programs for 2023 VACo Achievement Awards
- Acceptance of monthly financial statement for September 2023
- Acceptance of 2023-2024 final federal grant funding amounts
- Performance highlight by Short Pump Middle School music students
Work Session - 3:30 p.m.
The Henrico County School Board will vote on its 2024 legislative priorities and discuss revisions to several employee leave policies at this work session. The board will also enter a closed session for personnel matters. Leave policy changes include updates to sick leave, educational leave, flexible sick leave, and annual leave.
- Approval of 2024 legislative priorities
- Review of revisions to Sick Leave policy (P4-08-001)
- Review of revisions to Educational Leave policy (P4-08-004)
- Review of revisions to Flexible Sick Leave policy (P4-08-005)
- Review of revisions to Annual Leave policy (P4-08-008)
Work Session - 1:00 p.m.
The Henrico School Board will discuss the 2024 legislative agenda and review data on school accreditation and college/career readiness. Consent items for action include a $65,000 annual contract change for ParentSquare upgrade, awarding a psychological services contract to The Stepping Stones Group, and accepting a donated lot at 4990 Colwyck Drive to expand the Cornerstone Farm at Fairfield Middle School.
- Approval of $65,000 per year change order for ParentSquare Engage Premium upgrade
- Award of in-person school psychological services contract to The Stepping Stones Group, LLC
- Acceptance of conveyance of lot at 4990 Colwyck Drive for Cornerstone Farm expansion at Fairfield Middle School
- Review of 2024 legislative agenda for General Assembly advocacy
- Presentation of 2023 school accreditation data and college/career readiness metrics
Work Session - 4:00 p.m.
The Henrico County School Board is reviewing the 2024 legislative agenda to set advocacy priorities for the General Assembly session. They are also discussing proposed revisions to several policies, including Technology and Internet Safety, and communications-related policies (Commitment, External Communications, Internal Communications, Digital Communications Liaisons), as well as the retirement of Policy P11-02 'General Information'. These items are up for discussion at this work session, with formal approval expected at a later meeting.
- Review of the 2024 Legislative Agenda to identify priorities for the General Assembly session
- Proposed revisions to Policy P6-05-013 'Technology and Internet Safety' to update safety measures and remove redundant language
- Proposed revisions to multiple communications policies: Commitment (P11-01), External Communications (P11-02-001), Internal Communications (P11-02-002), and Digital Communications Liaisons (P11-02-003)
- Proposed retirement of Policy P11-02 'General Information' as its content is covered elsewhere
- Closed session discussion on personnel matters including assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific employees
Monthly Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
The School Board will hold its monthly meeting, acting on consent agenda items including acceptance of monthly financial statements for July and August 2023, a $2,000 Community Development Block Grant to aid homeless students' furniture needs, and a grant from the Virginia Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom. The board will also recognize LEED certification for three schools and hear a performance by Highland Springs High School drumline. Public comment is scheduled.
- Acceptance of monthly financial statements for July and August 2023
- Acceptance of $2,000 Community Development Block Grant for McKinney-Vento families
- Recognition of LEED certification for Highland Springs HS, Tucker HS, and Holladay ES Expansion
- Performance by Highland Springs High School drumline
- Public forum for citizen comments
Work Session - 1:00 p.m.
The Henrico County School Board will consider approving revisions to Policy P6-03-003 'Residents' and Policy P9-09-001 'Purchasing Authority' to comply with new Virginia laws. They will also vote on four requests for religious exemption from compulsory education and on personnel actions. Additionally, the board will discuss proposed revisions to leave policies including sick leave, educational leave, flexible sick leave, and temporary absence from premises, with a vote expected at the October 26 meeting.
- Approval of revisions to Policy P6-03-003 'Residents' to align with HB 1929
- Approval of revisions to Policy P9-09-001 'Purchasing Authority' to align with HB 1822
- Four student religious exemption requests (Cases 23-24-RE-3 through 6) from compulsory attendance
- Approval of personnel actions: hires, changes, promotions, separations
- Discussion of revisions to sick leave, educational leave, flexible sick leave, and temporary absence policies
Work Session - 2:30 p.m.
The School Board will discuss several policy proposals, including a new paid parental leave offering up to eight weeks, revisions to employee conduct and technology safety policies, and a memorandum of understanding with the Henrico Education Foundation. The board is also expected to enter closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Proposed new Policy P4-08-020 'Paid Parental Leave' — up to eight weeks for full-time and part-time employees
- Review of proposed Memorandum of Understanding with the Henrico Education Foundation (HEF)
- Proposed revisions to Policy P4-05-016 'Employee Conduct'
- Proposed revisions to Policy P6-05-013 'Technology and Internet Safety'
- Proposed retirement of Policy P11-02 'General Information'
Monthly Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
At its August 24 meeting, the Henrico County Public Schools Board will approve the agenda, adopt several consent‑agenda items—including the monthly financial statements and a $70,186.32 grant from the Henrico Education Foundation—and recognize the Virginia High School League 5A state champions and National Guard Cup winner. The board will also view Henrico Highlights videos and hold a public forum for citizen comments. All actions are presented as recommendations from the superintendent.
- Approval of the meeting agenda (Item 1.01)
- Recognition of VHSL 5A State Champions and National Guard Cup winner (Items 4.01 and 4.02)
- Acceptance of the Monthly Financial Statement and Budgetary Status Report for June 30, 2023 (Item 8.01)
- Acceptance of Henrico Education Foundation Cycle 1 Innovative Grant Funding totaling $70,186.32 for 2023‑2024 (Item 8.03)
- Approval of a Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with the Henrico Education Foundation (Item 8.04)
Work Session - 2:30 p.m.
The Henrico County Public Schools Board will consider several actions, including approving a board member's remote participation, entering and exiting a closed session, and certifying that session. It will vote on a superintendent recommendation to grant a religious exemption from compulsory attendance for Student Case No. 23-24-RE-2. Additional items include approval of administrative appointments, personnel actions, and revisions to multiple district policies.
- Approval of remote participation by a board member (Item 1.01)
- Consideration of request for religious exemption from compulsory education (Student Case No. 23-24-RE-2, Item 4.01)
- Approval of administrative appointments (Item 4.02)
- Approval of revisions to Policy P6-04-003, "Search and Seizure" (Item 5.02)
- Approval of multiple unchanged safety policies (Item 5.03)
Monthly Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
The Henrico County School Board will vote on an amendment to the superintendent's contract and approve a Board member's remote participation. The consent agenda includes acceptance of monthly financial statements and two grant awards, including a $4,000 Virginia Department of Education Parent Resource Center grant. A public forum allows residents to address the board in person or in writing.
- Action on amendment to superintendent's contract
- Approval of remote participation by a Board member
- Acceptance of $4,000 Virginia Department of Education Parent Resource Center grant
- Acceptance of monthly financial statements for May 2023
- Public forum for citizen comments
Work Session - 3:30 p.m.
The Henrico County Public Schools Board will act on a board member's request to participate remotely, approve the meeting agenda, and conduct a closed session followed by certification. It will consider a request for release from compulsory education for Student Case No. 23-24-RE-1 based on bona fide religious beliefs and approve administrative appointments. The board will also discuss survey results for Destination 2025 and review proposed reorganization and retirement of policies in Chapter 5.
- Approval of remote participation by a board member
- Approval of the meeting agenda
- Consideration of religious exemption request for Student Case No. 23-24-RE-1
- Approval of administrative appointments
- Review and retirement of policies in Chapter 5 – Superintendent
Monthly Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Henrico County School Board will hold a monthly meeting with recognitions, public forum, and a consent agenda. Action items include acceptance of monthly financial reports for April 2023 and the 2023-2024 federal grant funding. The board will also recognize a scholarship recipient, business honor roll members, and 32 Teacher Scholars.
- Recognition of Shayla Wilson as RRMM Architects scholarship recipient
- Recognition of three businesses on VSBA Business Honor Roll
- Recognition of 32 new Teacher Scholars with a $5,000 hiring supplement
- Acceptance of Monthly Financial Statement for April 2023
- Acceptance of 2023-2024 Federal Grant Funding
Work Session - 2:00 p.m.
The School Board will discuss a proposal to phase out class rank starting with students entering ninth grade in 2023-2024, with several related policy revisions including P7-09-006, P6-18-002, P6-18-010, and P7-08-005. The board will also receive an update on school safety and security, including a community survey and recommendations regarding weapon scanners and safety personnel. Administrative appointments and a closed session for personnel matters are also on the agenda.
- Discussion of phasing out class rank for students entering 9th grade in 2023-2024
- Review of proposed revisions to Policy P7-09-006 'Class Ranking'
- Update on school safety and security including weapon scanners and safety personnel
- Approval of administrative appointments (personnel)
- Proposed revisions to policies on education records and course weighting (P6-18-002, P6-18-010, P7-08-005)
Work Session - 1:00 p.m.
The Henrico County School Board will vote on adopting the FY2024 Annual Financial Plan, which totals $817.8 million and includes an 8.2% salary increase for eligible employees. The board will also take action on recommendations for student expulsions and a hearing officer's decision on an employee grievance. Discussions include a legislative wrap-up and a community partnerships update. The meeting begins with a closed session for personnel and student matters.
- Adoption of FY2024 Annual Financial Plan: $817,791,355 operating budget with 8.2% salary increase
- Action on recommendation of Hearing Officer for Employee Grievance Case No. 22-23-E-4
- Consideration of expulsion for Student Case Nos. 22-23-S-8 and 22-23-S-9
- Review of proposed reorganization of Chapter 5 – Superintendent policies
- Closed session for personnel, grievance, and student record matters
Monthly Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
The Henrico County School Board will meet on April 20, 2023, at the New Bridge Learning Center. The board will vote on consent items including acceptance of a $86,550 federal Head Start COLA grant for employee cost-of-living adjustments and monthly financial statements. The meeting also includes recognitions of the 2023 R.E.B. Award recipient and VHSL winter state champions, plus a public forum.
- Acceptance of $86,550 federal Head Start COLA grant for employee pay raises effective July 1, 2023
- Recognition of Karin Castillo-Rose, Henrico High School principal, as 2023 R.E.B. Award recipient ($10,000 cash grant plus $20,000 for school projects)
- Recognition of Godwin High School boys swimming and Varina High School boys basketball as VHSL 4A/5A state champions
- Acceptance of monthly financial statement and budgetary status report for March 2023
- Acceptance of monthly financial statement for School Nutrition Services for March 2023
Work Session - 2:30 p.m.
The Henrico County School Board will consider several action and discussion items at this work session. Key actions include approval of the expulsion of a student (Case No. 22-23-S-4) for violating the Code of Student Conduct, and a closed session for personnel and student matters. Discussions cover the proposed 2024–2025 school calendar, the special education Title VI-B plan (with an estimated $10.96 million in Part B funds), and an update on school safety including metal detector field testing and a new MOU with Henrico County Police. The board will also receive an update on the Destination 2025 strategic plan.
- Expulsion recommendation for Student Case No. 22-23-S-4 under the Code of Student Conduct
- Review of proposed 2024–2025 school calendar, with approval scheduled for the April 20 monthly meeting
- Special Education Title VI-B Plan for 2023–2024, with estimated $10,964,311 in Part B Flow-Through funds and $221,261 in preschool grant funds
- School safety update including metal/weapons detection field testing and MOU with Henrico County Police Division
- Destination 2025 steering committee update on revisions to the strategic plan
Work Session - 4:30 p.m.
The Henrico County School Board will review proposed revisions to the annual leave policy and the 2023-2024 education fee and tuition schedule, which includes eliminating most dual enrollment fees and providing free PE uniforms. The board will also receive an update from the Career and Technical Education Business Advisory Committee. Action items include approval of the agenda and a closed session for personnel matters.
- Review of proposed revisions to Policy P4-08-008, 'Annual Leave' to align with county policy
- Review of 2023-2024 Education Fee and Tuition Schedule: free PE uniforms, elimination of dual enrollment fees
- Career and Technical Education Business Advisory Committee update
- Closed session for discussion of employee assignment, appointment, performance, salaries, disciplining, and release of contract
- Certification of closed session
Monthly Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
The Henrico County School Board will meet to approve the agenda, hear public comments, and vote on consent items including monthly financial statements and two grant awards. The most notable decision is accepting a $50,000 Virginia Department of Education grant to fund hiring bonuses and teacher support at priority schools, and a $10,000 USDA grant for Fairfield Middle School's community food collaborative.
- Accept $50,000 Recruitment and Retention Support grant from VDOE for hiring bonuses and teacher support at second- and third-priority schools
- Accept $10,000 Community Food Collaborative grant from USDA for Fairfield Middle School
- Accept monthly financial statement and budgetary status report for February 2023
- Accept monthly financial statement for School Nutrition Services for February 2023
- Public forum for citizen comments on school division matters
Work Session - 3:30 p.m.
The Henrico County School Board will vote on a resolution to participate in proposed opioid settlements with Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, and related entities, part of a $20 billion nationwide abatement. The board will also discuss the draft 2024-2025 school calendar and consider awarding contracts totaling $348,500 for security vestibules at Moody and Short Pump middle schools. Other actions include accepting a $24,000 state grant for preschool teacher incentives and approving a Dominion Energy right-of-way at Glen Allen High School.
- Resolution to join opioid settlement (Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, CVS) - nationwide $20B
- Award $173,800 contract to Woodland Construction for security vestibule at Moody Middle School
- Award $174,700 contract for security vestibule at Short Pump Middle School
- Accept $24,000 VDOE grant for provisionally licensed preschool teacher incentives
- Approve Dominion Energy right-of-way easement for new tennis court lighting at Glen Allen High School
Monthly Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
The School Board will consider approving the Recommended FY2023-2024 Annual Financial Plan. Other items include recognitions for School Board Appreciation Month and a performance highlight from Moody Middle School. The board will also accept the monthly financial statement and hold a public forum.
- Approval of recommended FY2023-2024 annual financial plan
- Acceptance of monthly financial statement for January 2023
- Recognition of School Board Appreciation Month and Clerk Appreciation Week
- Performance highlight by Moody Middle School chorus
- Public forum for citizen comments
Work Session - 3:30 p.m.
The Henrico County School Board will discuss proposed new policies on sudden cardiac arrest prevention (P6-20-007) and heat-related illness prevention (P6-20-008), both required by state law. They will also review revisions to the 2023-2024 school calendar to add wellness days, a professional learning day, and longer winter break. Additionally, they will consider retiring the existing student-athlete concussion policy (P6-12-013) and receive an update on teacher recruitment, retention, and reward programs.
- Retirement of Policy P6-12-013 on student-athlete concussions
- Proposed new Policy P6-20-007 on sudden cardiac arrest prevention
- Proposed new Policy P6-20-008 on heat-related illness prevention
- Proposed revisions to 2023-2024 school calendar: two Wellness Days, added professional learning day, extended winter break
- Update on teacher recruitment, retention, and reward initiatives including Career Ladder and Teacher Apprenticeship programs
Work Session - 1:30 p.m. / Budget Public Hearing - 4:00 p.m.
The Henrico County School Board will hold a budget public hearing at 4 p.m. and consider action on student expulsions for two cases, a construction contract for dry-pipe sprinkler systems at three elementary schools, and proposed revisions to the 2023-2024 school calendar. The board will also receive an update on school safety and security, including metal detection, and recognize School Board Appreciation Month and School Board Clerk Appreciation Week.
- Public hearing on the FY2024 budget at 4 p.m.
- Action on expulsion recommendations for Student Case Nos. 22-23-S-1 and 22-23-S-2
- Award of construction contract to Atlantic Constructors, Inc. for sprinkler system replacements: $181,151 at Ashe Elementary, $204,043 at Springfield Park Elementary, $398,446 at Longdale Elementary
- Discussion of proposed revisions to 2023-2024 school calendar including adding two Wellness Days and an extra day to Winter Break
- Update on school safety and security, including metal and weapons detection field testing
Work Session - 2:00 p.m.
The School Board will discuss the recommended FY2023-2024 annual financial plan, with a public hearing set for Feb 9 and approval expected Feb 23. They will also consider retiring a concussion policy in favor of a consolidated one, and review proposed new policies on sudden cardiac arrest and heat-related illness prevention for student-athletes. Additionally, the board will receive an update on the full-service community school initiative and act on an instructional materials review committee recommendation.
- Review of FY2023-2024 Recommended Annual Financial Plan (budget)
- Proposed retirement of Policy P6-12-013 'Student-Athlete Concussions'
- Proposed new Policy P6-20-007 'Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention' (per Virginia Code § 22.1-271.8)
- Proposed new Policy P6-20-008 'Heat-Related Illness Prevention' (per Senate Bill 161 2022)
- Approval of Instructional Materials Review Committee recommendation regarding challenged material
Monthly Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
The School Board will vote on consent items including acceptance of monthly financial statements for November and December 2022, and acceptance of a $300 grant from Metropolitan Richmond Sports Backers for Johnson Elementary. The agenda also includes recognition of VHSL fall state champions from Deep Run, Glen Allen, and Highland Springs high schools, a performance by Freeman High School music students, and a public forum for citizen comments.
- Acceptance of Monthly Financial Statement and Budgetary Status Report for November and December 2022
- Acceptance of $300 grant award from Metropolitan Richmond Sports Backers to Johnson Elementary for a run club
- Recognition of Virginia High School League 5A State Champions: Deep Run (girls cross country), Glen Allen (boys cross country, boys volleyball), Highland Springs (football)
- Performance highlight by Freeman High School music students under Rob Blankenship
- Public forum for in-person and written citizen comments
Work Session - 2:00 p.m.
The Henrico County Public Schools Board will consider a request for a member to participate remotely in the work session. It will elect a new chair, vice‑chair, clerk and deputy clerk and approve two new members to the Henrico Education Foundation board. The Board will also vote to adopt revisions to Policy P7‑05‑008 on instructional materials and to accept three grant awards—a $355,000 National Board Certification incentive, a $68,056 VCU supplemental grant, and a $250 Herren Project grant—totaling $423,306.
- Approve remote participation request by a Board member
- Election of new Chair, Vice‑Chair, Clerk and Deputy Clerk
- Approve Lori Waran and Kim Sutton as members of the Henrico Education Foundation board
- Adopt proposed revisions to Policy P7‑05‑008, "Selection and Review of Instructional Materials"
- Accept grant awards: $355,000 National Board Certification incentive, $68,056 VCU supplemental grant, and $250 Herren Project grant