The work session covered several administrative and academic topics. The Board approved electronic participation for a member and the meeting agenda. A closed session was held regarding personnel matters and a religious exemption request for compulsory attendance, which were subsequently certified and approved. The meeting also included a detailed presentation on summer engagement initiatives, covering summer academy, extended school year programs for students with disabilities, McKinney-Vento homelessness outreach, and immunization clinics. Finally, the Board received an update on professional learning opportunities conducted over the summer for staff and school leadership as part of preparations for the new school year.
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Henrico County Public Schools' adopted annual financial plan for fiscal year 2026/2027, the legal budget of record approved by the School Board on April 16, 2026.
May 14, 2026·Board meeting
Henrico County School Board Work Session
The School Board work session included the approval of the meeting agenda and the convening of a closed session to discuss specific school board employee matters. Following the closed session, annual reports were presented by the Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee and the Special Education Advisory Committee. Key topics discussed included membership updates, the committee strategic goals for the 2025-2026 school year, and proposed actions for 2026-2027 such as improving professional development for teaching diverse student populations, enhancing communication strategies with families at earlier grade levels, establishing school-based PTA liaisons for special education, and fostering cross-committee collaboration.
May 14, 2026·Board meeting
Special Education Advisory Committee Work Session
The committee presented its annual report, highlighting alignment with the school division's strategic plan and focus on equitable access, collaborative partnerships, and student growth. Key initiatives included establishing a special education PTA liaison in every school to improve inclusivity, implementing sensory activities during school events, and supporting the retention and professional development of new special education teachers through parent panels and collaboration sessions. Plans for continued goals in the upcoming school year were discussed, along with a focus on cross-committee collaboration to better support students.
