The County School Board of Henrico County, Virginia, announced on April 24 that it will hold a work session at 3:00 p.m. and its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 30. Both meetings will take place in the New Bridge Learning Center auditorium at 5915 Nine Mile Road in Henrico, Virginia.
These meetings are open to the public, and citizens are encouraged to attend. The monthly meeting will include a Public Forum for individuals who wish to address the board about any matter concerning the school division. Interested speakers must sign up in advance by using an online form or calling the Clerk by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29. Each speaker is limited to three minutes, and only one member per household may reserve a spot to speak.
Written comments can also be submitted electronically instead of speaking in person. These must be sent by noon on Wednesday, April 29 through the School Board webpage under “Connecting with the Board.” Written comments must follow established rules regarding courtesy and decorum and will become part of the official meeting record as well as being subject to disclosure under FOIA.
A livestream of both sessions will be available via henricoschools.us for those unable to attend in person. Meeting agendas can be accessed through BoardDocs online, where all materials are archived for public view.
Henrico County Public Schools provides educational services throughout Henrico County adjacent to Richmond according to its official website. The district has received recognition for teaching excellence through REB Awards earned by educators per its official website, and focuses on delivering positive learning experiences supported by dedicated staff as noted on its website. Amy Cashwell serves as superintendent according to the official site, guiding a system that uses the motto “The right to achieve. The support to succeed” according to its website.
Citizens requiring assistance with attending should contact Eileen Cox, chief of communications.