RPS has designed a new Woodville Elementary, but there’s still not enough money to start the project
The funding shortfall has loomed over the project for years, casting doubt among school officials about whether it will ever happen.
Education
Communities in Schools of Richmond names new CEO
Johnson currently serves as chief of family and community engagement for Henrico County Public Schools.
Richmond schools get additional money for repairs in new budget, but it will be borrowed from future years
The fund, which was $2.5 million last year, is proposed to be $9.3 million this year.
School funding is often the biggest budget fight. Why hasn't Richmond found a better way?
Members from both sides are now saying different things as to whether or not the formula exists.
School Board votes to spend at least $2 million to add turf athletic field at new high school
Kamras said the RHSA community “would feel disrespected if they did not get what they were expecting.”
Avula announces $8.2 million proposed increase to RPS budget, short of $12 million ask
The announcement comes ahead of Avula’s budget introduction on March 11.
RPS Roundup: School Board asks Mayor to add funding for virtual academy as budget decisions loom
The initial budget asked for the city to add $5 million to its funding commitments from last year. The new budget asks for $19.8 million extra.
