School Board

The five-member Henrico School Board consists of one elected representative from each of Henrico County’s five magisterial districts.

Click here for BoardDocs, a web-based tool for publishing School Board meeting agendas, support documents, audio and policies.
School Board meetings are held at the New Bridge Auditorium, 5915 Nine Mile Road, unless publicized otherwise. Upcoming meeting dates are available by scrolling down. Meeting times are determined one week in advance.
Agendas for meetings (including start times) are posted to the HCPS BoardDocs webpage on the Friday afternoon before the meeting date.

Brookland District

Kristi B. Kinsella, Chair

kbkinsella@henrico.k12.va.us
804-592-7538
Brookland District

About Kristi Kinsella

Brookland District Schools & Henrico Virtual Academy

Advanced Career Education Center at Hermitage

Dumbarton Elementary School

Echo Lake Elementary School

Glen Allen Elementary School

Glen Allen High School

Greenwood Elementary School

Hermitage High School

Elizabeth Holladay Elementary School

Hungary Creek Middle School

Charles M. Johnson Elementary School

R.C. Longan Elementary School

George H. Moody Middle School

Springfield Park Elementary School

Maude Trevvett Elementary School
Previous Brookland District Events
HCPS School Board Town Hall Meeting – February 2, 2023

Henrico County Public School Board held a School Board Town Hall Meeting hosted by Kristi Kinsella and Roscoe Cooper, III recently held at Holladay Elementary School.

View a video of this session

Brookland District Community Check-in (Sept. 29, 2021)

Kristi Kinsella, Brookland District School Board representative, held a “Community Check-in” at Hermitage High School. Dan Schmitt, Brookland District supervisor and chair of the Board of Supervisors, was a special guest. The event featured current information about a range of issues, updates about Henrico County Public Schools’ 2021-22 school year, and a forum for Henrico citizens to share their views.
- View a video of this session
Listening Town Hall with School Board Members Kristi Kinsella and Marcie Shea

Henrico County Public Schools families, staff members and community members had the opportunity to voice their thoughts about the school division’s second nine weeks at a “Listening Town Hall”, held virtually on Tuesday, October 21, 2020. The input session was attended by Kristi Kinsella, Brookland District School Board representative, and Marcie Shea, Tuckahoe District School Board representative, who listened to constituent input on behalf of the Board.
- View a video of this session
Community Conversations: Student Town Hall Meeting with Henrico School Board – Part 2

Participants:
Roscoe Cooper (chair and Fairfield District representative) and Kristi Kinsella (Brookland District representative).

Topics include student views on fall virtual learning plans. Some student recommendations include training for students and parents, “transition buddies” for students entering a new school and outdoor events to encourage social and emotional connections.
- View a video of this session

Varina District

Alicia S. Atkins, Vice Chair

asatkins@henrico.k12.va.us
804-385-9823
Varina District

About Alicia Atkins

Varina District Schools

Jacob L. Adams Elementary School

Advanced Career Education Center at Highland Springs

George F. Baker Elementary School

Cashell Donahoe Elementary School

Elko Middle School

Fair Oaks Elementary School

Highland Springs Elementary School

Highland Springs High School

Mehfoud Elementary School

Montrose Elementary School

John Rolfe Middle School

Sandston Elementary School

Seven Pines Elementary School

Varina Elementary School

Varina High School

Henry Ward Elementary School
Previous Varina District Events
Varina District Town Hall Meeting (Sept. 29, 2022)

Alicia Atkins, the Henrico School Board’s representative from the Varina magisterial district, held a Varina District Town Hall Meeting on September 29, 2022, to share updates and hear from citizens. The evening event was held at Varina Elementary School.
- View a video of this session
Varina District Town Hall Meeting (Feb. 1, 2022)

Varina District School Board representative Alicia Atkins was joined by members of the community to update constituents on the latest news from the district.
- View a video of this session
Varina District Town Hall Meeting (Aug. 17, 2021)

Alicia Atkins, the Henrico School Board’s Varina District representative, will held an in-person Varina District Town Hall Meeting Aug. 17 to kick off the 2021-22 school year. The evening event was held at John Rolfe Middle School.

Also appearing at the meeting were several guest speakers. Amy Cashwell, HCPS superintendent, gave a short update on back-to-school plans. Families also received information about available resources for the new school year.
- View a video of this session
Varina Virtual Town Hall with Alicia Atkins

Members of the community were invited to Henrico County Public Schools’ virtual Varina Town Hall meeting, on Jan. 19. The meeting gave chance the public a chance to ask questions, get HCPS updates and get a sneak peek at what’s in store for 2021.
- View a video of this session
Community Conversations: Student Town Hall Meeting with Henrico School Board

This event is part of the Family Learning Series’ Community Conversations series. Possible topics include students’ thoughts on staying connected during predominantly virtual education, including resources for mental and physical well-being and ways to stay motivated and combat isolation and depression.

Participants:
Alicia Atkins (Varina District representative).
- View a video of this session
Varina Virtual Town Hall – School Year Kick Off

Participants:
Alicia Atkins (Varina District representative) and Dr. Amy Cashwell (HCPS superintendent)

Henrico County Public Schools held a virtual Varina District Town Hall Meeting Thursday evening to kick off the 2020-21 school year. The pep-rally style event was hosted by Alicia Atkins, the Varina District’s representative on the Henrico School Board.
- View a video of this session

Fairfield District

Roscoe D. Cooper III

rdcooper@henrico.k12.va.us
804-385-9821
Fairfield District

About Roscoe Cooper III

Fairfield Schools

Arthur R. Ashe Jr. Elementary School

Brookland Middle School

Chamberlayne Elementary School

Fairfield Middle School

Glen Lea Elementary School

Harvie Elementary School

Henrico High School

Laburnum Elementary School

Lakeside Elementary School

Longdale Elementary School

Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary School

The Academy at Virginia Randolph

Virginia Randolph Education Center

L. Douglas Wilder Middle School
Previous Fairfield District Events
HCPS School Board Town Hall Meeting – February 2, 2023

Henrico County Public School Board held a School Board Town Hall Meeting hosted by Kristi Kinsella and Roscoe Cooper, III recently held at Holladay Elementary School

View a video of this session

Fairfield District Town Hall Meeting (Aug. 24, 2021)

Roscoe Cooper, the Henrico School Board’s Fairfield District representative and School Board Chair, held an in-person Town Hall Meeting on August 24th to kick off the 2021-22 school year. The evening event was held at the Fairfield Public Library.
- View a video of this session
Community Conversations: Student Town Hall Meeting with Henrico School Board – Part 2

Participants:
Roscoe Cooper (chair and Fairfield District representative) and Kristi Kinsella (Brookland District representative).

Topics include student views on fall virtual learning plans. Some student recommendations include training for students and parents, “transition buddies” for students entering a new school and outdoor events to encourage social and emotional connections.
- View a video of this session

Three Chopt District

Michelle F. Ogburn

mfogburn1@henrico.k12.va.us
804-385-9819
Three Chopt District

About Michelle Ogburn

Three Chopt District Schools

Colonial Trail Elementary School

Jackson Davis Elementary School

Deep Run High School

Holman Middle School

David A. Kaechele Elementary School

Nuckols Farm Elementary School

Pocahontas Middle School

Ridge Elementary School

Rivers Edge Elementary School

Shady Grove Elementary School

Short Pump Elementary School

Short Pump Middle School

Tuckahoe Middle School

J.R. Tucker High School

Twin Hickory Elementary School
Previous Three Chopt District Events
Countywide Town Hall Meeting with Board Members Marcie Shea and Micky Ogburn: Nov. 30, 2022

Attendees gathered at Quioccasin Middle School to engage in small-group activities to provide input on all things HCPS.
- View a video of this session
Three Chopt District Virtual Community Forum (Sept. 1, 2021)

Micky Ogburn, Three Chopt District School Board representative, and Tommy Branin, Three Chopt District supervisor, held a virtual community forum Sept. 1 to share current information about a range of issues and hear the views of Henrico citizens. The evening forum featured updates on back-to-school information for Henrico County Public Schools’ 2021-22 school year.
- View a video of this session
Community Conversations: Student Town Hall Meeting with Henrico School Board – Part 1

Participants:
Marcie Shea (Tuckahoe District representative) and Micky Ogburn (vice chair and Three Chopt District representative).

Topics include students’ ideas for effective virtual learning, including keeping students engaged, building a sense of school community and supporting growing connections while not in buildings.
- View a video of this session

Tuckahoe District

Marcie F. Shea

mfshea@henrico.k12.va.us
804-385-9822
Tuckahoe District

About Marcie Shea

Tuckahoe District Schools
Previous Tuckahoe District Events
Countywide Town Hall Meeting with Board Members Marcie Shea and Micky Ogburn: Nov. 30, 2022

Attendees gathered at Quioccasin Middle School to engage in small-group activities to provide input on all things HCPS.
- View a video of this session
Listening Town Hall with School Board Members Kristi Kinsella and Marcie Shea

Henrico County Public Schools families, staff members and community members had the opportunity to voice their thoughts about the school division’s second nine weeks at a “Listening Town Hall,” held virtually Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2020. The input session was attended by Kristi Kinsella, Brookland District School Board representative, and Marcie Shea, Tuckahoe District School Board representative, who listened to constituent input on behalf of the Board.
- View a video of this session
Community Conversations: Student Town Hall Meeting with Henrico School Board – Part 1

Participants:
Marcie Shea (Tuckahoe District representative) and Micky Ogburn (vice chair and Three Chopt District representative).

Topics include students’ ideas for effective virtual learning, including keeping students engaged, building a sense of school community and supporting growing connections while not in buildings.
- View a video of this session

Address the School Board

Submit comments on any matter

The Board may hold closed sessions at times during work sessions. View meeting agendas by going to BoardDocs. Public comments can be about any topic, not just those listed on the agenda. While the current online form concerns only the upcoming meeting, citizens can also communicate anytime with the Board via email at schoolboard@henrico.k12.va.us.

Upcoming Meetings and Work Sessions
- June 22, 2023: Work Session and Monthly Meeting
- July 2023: No meeting
- Aug. 10, 2023: Work Session
- Aug. 24, 2023: Work Session and Monthly Meeting
- Sep. 14, 2023: Work Session
- Sep. 28, 2023: Work Session and Monthly Meeting
- Oct. 12, 2023: Work Session
- Oct. 26, 2023: Work Session and Monthly Meeting
- Nov. 9, 2023: Work Session and Monthly Meeting
- Dec. 14, 2023: Work Session and Monthly Meeting

Televised School Board Meetings

This rebroadcast is only available to those with access to Henrico County cable channels 99 (Comcast) and 2138 (Verizon FiOS).

Saturday and Sunday at the following times:

Work Session: 4 p.m.
Monthly Meeting: 7 p.m.

School Board Videos

Work sessions and monthly meetings are streamed live and can be viewed on any computer or mobile device. Look for the livestream link on the homepage 15 minutes before the meeting start time. Videos are archived and are available upon request by emailing Cathy Harris, clerk to the School Board.

May 25, 2023 School Board Work Session

Previous Meetings, Minutes and Comments
For additional information, please visit BoardDocs.
- May 25, 2023: Work Session (video) (written comments) | Monthly Meeting (video)
- May 11, 2023: Work Session (video) (written comments)
- April 20, 2023: Work Session (video) (written comments) (minutes) | Monthly Meeting (video) (minutes)
- March 23, 2023: Work Session (video) (written comments) (meeting minutes) | Monthly Meeting (video) (meeting minutes)
- March 22, 2023 Legislative Budget Review (meeting minutes)
- March 9, 2023: Work Session (video) (written comments) (meeting minutes)
- February 23, 2023: Work Session (video) (written comments) (minutes) | Monthly Meeting (video) (minutes)
- February 9, 2023: Work Session (video) (written comments) (minutes)
- | Public Hearing Meeting (video) (public hearing comments)
- Jan. 27, 2023: Governance Training (minutes)
- Jan. 26, 2023: Work Session (video) (minutes) | Monthly Meeting (video) (minutes)| Comments submitted by citizens
- Jan. 12, 2023: Work Session (video) (minutes) | comments submitted by citizens
- Dec. 14, 2023: Legislative Breakfast (minutes)
- Dec. 8, 2022: Work Session (video) (minutes) | Monthly Meeting (video) (minutes) | Public Input Session to Solicit Input on Proposed FY 2023-2024 Budget Priorities and Esser III Spending Plan (video)
- Nov. 10, 2022: Work Session (video) (minutes) | Monthly Meeting (video) (minutes) | Comments submitted by citizens
- Oct. 27, 2022: Work Session (video) (minutes) | Monthly Meeting (video) (minutes) | Governance Training (minutes)
- Oct. 13, 2022: Work Session (video) (minutes) | Comments submitted by citizens
- Sept. 22, 2022: Work Session (video) (minutes) | Monthly Meeting (video) (minutes) | Comments submitted by citizens
- Sept. 8, 2022: Work Session (video) (minutes) | Comments submitted by citizens
- Aug. 25, 2022: Work Session (video) (minutes) | Monthly Meeting (video) (minutes)
- Aug. 11, 2022: Work Session (video) (minutes) | Comments submitted by citizens
- June 23, 2022: Work Session (video) (minutes) | Monthly Meeting (video) (minutes) | Comments submitted by citizens

School Board Meeting Video Playlists

(Videos of town hall meetings and other special forums can be found by clicking “Previous Events.”)

Helpful Links

Stakeholder Survey Results

Printable School List by Magisterial District

Legislative Program

Annual Report

Capital Improvement Plan

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