# Henrico County School Board Work Session-September 24, 2026

The Henrico County School Board held a work session on September 24, 2026, primarily focused on providing an update on the construction and educational programming of the new environmental education living building. The project, located on historic land, emphasizes sustainable design with features such as geothermal HVAC, rainwater collection, and solar power. Board members discussed construction delays due to steel delivery and material sourcing restrictions related to sustainability standards, though no budget increases were reported. The building is designed to serve as an instructional tool for students, integrating environmental studies and career pathways, with plans for division-wide outreach and mobile learning labs funded by community partners and EPA grants. The board also initiated a 30-day public comment period for naming the facility and discussed ongoing maintenance, accessibility, and potential future performance dashboards to monitor sustainability metrics. No contract awards or procurement motions were recorded during this session.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Sources
- [Henrico County School Board Work Session-September 24, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9svXwrRivI) - Henrico Schools