Henrico County Public Schools recognized an employee, Nikki, after a nomination from Melinda Blue that credited her with directing a truck driver to free a Mack truck stuck in mud during a two-hour weather-related delay, allowing school operations to continue.
Henrico County Public Schools officials updated the board on "Next Education Workforce" team-based scheduling pilots at six elementary schools and ninth-grade cohorts at three high schools, highlighted a partnership with the Carnegie Foundation, and outlined measures for tracking student growth and teacher satisfaction.
Henrico County Public Schools27 recommended FY 2027 general fund budget would increase about $27.7 million (3.6%), prioritizing employee health benefits, new instructional and support positions, facility staffing and student mental-health services; salary increases are not yet funded and await county action.
CFO John Wack presented the superintendent's FY2027 recommended budget highlighting a proposed $27.7 million general fund increase (3.6%), new staffing for English-language learners and special education, utilities cost increases, and an administrative correction to the online budget document.
After a closed-session review under Virginia law, the Henrico County School Board approved a request to release a student (case 25-26-RE10) from compulsory attendance on grounds of bona fide religious belief; student names were not disclosed.
Henrico County Public Schools presented expanded team-based scheduling and staffing models aimed at deeper, personalized learning across selected elementary and high schools and a phased high-school rollout in partnership with the Carnegie Foundation.
Henrico County Public Schools presented a FY2027 recommended budget that increases the general fund by about $27.7 million (3.6%). Board members praised investments in career ladders, ELL and student supports, and requested clearer personnel vs. operating breakdowns and plans to staff added HVAC and skilled-trade positions.
On Jan. 22 the Henrico County School Board approved two requests for release from compulsory attendance based on bona fide religious beliefs (student case numbers 25-26-RE-8 and 25-26-RE-9) and one release request (25-26-CAD-1). Approvals were made by voice vote; student names were withheld under Virginia FOIA protections.
Henrico County Public Schools will extend the Opportunity Schools initiative for a fourth year as staff presented data showing reduced vacancy rates and described layered supports (annual stipends, teacher fellows, permanent substitutes and leadership supports) that staff and principals credit with stabilizing hard-to-staff schools.