RPS officially adopts $551.5 million budget for next fiscal year, city contribution helps plug late hole
The city swooped in at the eleventh hour to help fill a late budget gap.
Victoria A. Ifatusin
Avula pitches meals, property tax cuts to win support for sales tax for Richmond schools
“If we're asking Richmonders to approve a new tax, then we should also look for every opportunity to pair that with a reduced tax somewhere else.”
The Richmonder 25: Sherrie McKeithan's impact reaches every corner of Westover Hills
“I let them know no matter where you live, you are still somebody. And the world is yours. You just gotta go out and get it.”
Documents: Former RPS facilities director was paid for six weeks after investigation due to rejected resignation
The additional pay came to light in documents newly released to The Richmonder under the state’s Freedom of Information Act, as ordered by a city judge.
RPS considers eliminating annual substitutes, asks city for Airbnb tax money to fill last-minute budget gap
The administration is also recommending the elimination of 15 teacher vacancies, mainly from middle and high schools.
Hathaway report: RPS director asked subordinates to help him disable security cameras; dozens of purchases remain unaccounted for
"This constitutes a gross abuse of authority."
After years of advocacy, Chimborazo Elementary opens new playground
“We've been working hard, the kids deserve to play hard too.”
