The Henrico County School Board meeting on January 24, 2013 included presentations of awards to 120 students, families, and staff. The Deep Run Chorus students performed a medley. The School Board approved grants for a mobile health center, Promethean boards, and tools. They also approved the expulsion of three students and sending two to an alternative program. A director's retirement and a new appointment were announced. The next budget presentation was scheduled. Most decisions occurred in closed sessions, with only outcomes announced publicly. During the public comment period, no issues were raised as no one spoke up. Local news media attended to cover the meeting.
4. Audience was primarily students, their
families, and Henrico County staff who were
being given awards.
Approximate number of individuals: 120
Audience Type
5. Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem
Deep Run Chorus students perform a medley
Presentation of Awards
Video commending Tuckahoe Elementary School/Short
Pump Middle School
Public Forum – no speakers at this meeting
Christmas Mother Announcement (HCPS raised approx
$212,000)
Proposal to accept a $500,000 mobile school based
health center grant (approved)
Grant to Highland Springs Elementary School for $4,500
to purchase Promethean Boards (approved)
Structure of Meeting
Proposed acceptance for Fairfield Middle School to accept
the Lowe’s Toolbox Grant for $5,000 (approved)
School Board vote to approve the expulsion of three
students
School Board vote to send two expelled students to the
GRAD Center
School Board vote to allow a student readmission to HCPS
Announcement of the retirement of the Director of
Elementary Education (Cheryl Thomas) and the
appointment of a new Director of Elementary
Education
Announcement that the HCPS Budget Presentation will
take place on January 29,
6. Structure of Meeting
The majority of the decisions made by the Henrico
County School Board took place earlier in the day at
the closed door session.
At the closed door session, the School Board
members discuss the confidential information.
Only the ultimate decisions were presented to the
general public at the School Board Meeting.
7. Structure of Meeting
At this particular School Board Meeting, no Henrico County residents had any
concerns or problems to discuss during the public forum part of the School
Board meeting when the floor was opened up.
Because of this, no individuals identified an issue and no issues were
discussed.
8. Role of the
Media
• The media was present
at the school board
meeting.
• Representatives from
local news channels
CBS6, Channel 8, and
NBC12 were present
• Also present were
reporters from the
Richmond Times-
Dispatch
