Free CPR certification program offered for RPS educators
The Virginia Department of Education mandates teachers to be CPR certified in order to become licensed personnel, and classes can run upwards of $150.
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Fired RPS facilities director is hired by one of the district’s contractors
Hathaway’s new employers were informed that he is not allowed on RPS grounds.
Emails raise questions over RPS handling of former facilities director’s resignation
Emails show that the School Board did not receive the first internal investigation into Hathaway until two weeks after the report was completed.
Judge finds Richmond School Board member defamed former rival, awards $100 in damages
A week after Jafari’s post, he narrowly defeated Sherman.
Chesterfield celebrates second ribbon-cutting in one week at Bensley Elementary School
The $52 million project nearly doubles the original Bensley’s capacity.
Holton raises nearly $79K, setting School Board early fundraising record
Holton, the former state secretary of education and former first lady, has been serving as the interim School Board representative for the 6th.
RPS uses summer vacation to conduct repairs at 10 schools
Projects vary from playground repairs to carpet installation and painting, and will cost the division about $2.5 million.
