Votes at a glance: Henrico school board certifies closed session, approves FY2027 plan and other routine business
April 16, 2026 | HENRICO CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
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The Henrico County School Board voted on a set of routine and procedural items during its April 16, 2026 work session.
Agenda approval: Board member Mrs. Conell moved to approve the meeting agenda as presented; Mr. Young seconded and the board approved the agenda by voice vote.
Closed session and certification: The board voted to enter a closed session under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act to discuss personnel matters, including a personnel hearing for employee case number 25‑26‑e‑2. After the closed session, members certified by recorded voice vote that only lawfully exempted matters were discussed.
License revocation petition: Superintendent Dr. Cashwell recommended the board approve a petition for license revocation in employee case number 25‑26‑e‑2 and to authorize the superintendent to forward the petition to the State Board of Education. Mrs. Atkins made the motion to approve the petition; Mr. Shay seconded, and the board approved the motion by voice vote.
Adopted FY2027 annual financial plan: The board approved the adopted FY2027 annual financial plan effective July 1, 2026. The plan includes a 3% across‑the‑board raise for returning staff (estimated cost about $18.3 million) and required a $22.9 million reduction to the general fund to balance lower anticipated state aid and real estate tax revenue. Mrs. Shay moved the adoption; Mrs. Canella seconded and the plan was approved by voice vote.
Consent agenda: Mr. Shay moved to approve consent agenda items 8.01 through 8.15; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
All motions in the meeting record were approved by voice vote with no roll‑call tallies provided in the transcript.
The board adjourned after announcements about upcoming meeting dates.
Agenda approval: Board member Mrs. Conell moved to approve the meeting agenda as presented; Mr. Young seconded and the board approved the agenda by voice vote.
Closed session and certification: The board voted to enter a closed session under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act to discuss personnel matters, including a personnel hearing for employee case number 25‑26‑e‑2. After the closed session, members certified by recorded voice vote that only lawfully exempted matters were discussed.
License revocation petition: Superintendent Dr. Cashwell recommended the board approve a petition for license revocation in employee case number 25‑26‑e‑2 and to authorize the superintendent to forward the petition to the State Board of Education. Mrs. Atkins made the motion to approve the petition; Mr. Shay seconded, and the board approved the motion by voice vote.
Adopted FY2027 annual financial plan: The board approved the adopted FY2027 annual financial plan effective July 1, 2026. The plan includes a 3% across‑the‑board raise for returning staff (estimated cost about $18.3 million) and required a $22.9 million reduction to the general fund to balance lower anticipated state aid and real estate tax revenue. Mrs. Shay moved the adoption; Mrs. Canella seconded and the plan was approved by voice vote.
Consent agenda: Mr. Shay moved to approve consent agenda items 8.01 through 8.15; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
All motions in the meeting record were approved by voice vote with no roll‑call tallies provided in the transcript.
The board adjourned after announcements about upcoming meeting dates.
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