LIVE - Henrico County School Board Work Session - August 13, 2026

The Henrico County School Board held a work session on August 13, 2026, focusing primarily on educational program updates, administrative appointments, and preparations for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on ongoing construction projects at Longan and Jackson Davis elementary schools and renovations at Jacob Adams Elementary School, as well as the new cybersecurity center at Henrico High School. The board also discussed the implementation of 20 electric school buses scheduled for fall, reflecting a capital investment in transportation infrastructure. Additionally, the board approved consent agenda items and an amendment to the superintendent's contract. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the presentation and discussion of new digital wellness guidance for instructional technology use, including the rollout of Securely Classroom and Securely Reveal tools to monitor and manage student technology use, and policies restricting access to certain digital platforms to reduce distractions. The board emphasized the importance of purposeful technology use balanced with student well-being and discussed ongoing efforts to support equitable access to technology for all students, including those with special needs. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed in the transcript, but the meeting included policy and programmatic decisions that could influence future procurement and vendor opportunities in educational technology and facilities management.