RPS puts chief talent officer on leave while it investigates complaints
Jason Kamras said an “independent third party” would conduct an investigation of the allegations.
Education
State budget proposals include two key RPS priorities: more funding for staff and school construction
Both proposals will still have to make it through what are likely to be difficult budget negotiations.
RPS unions decry proposal to share costs of health insurance increases
“This is essentially a pay cut,” said Anne Forrester, president of the Richmond Education Association, the local teachers union.
New rules for promotions leave some VCU faculty unhappy
The policy drew criticism from longtime professors who do not hold terminal degrees and would find themselves ineligible for promotions going forward.
COO for Richmond Public Schools heading to Hanover
“It’s become very taxing on my family and my own personal health,” she said.
Eighteen RPS employees call for removal of human resources chief
The employees accused her of creating a hostile work environment, discriminating against employees of color, violating division policy and law and being unqualified for her job.
Richmond School Board sets rules for ICE access to schools
The board declared that the presence of immigration law enforcement agents on school campuses “substantially disrupts the learning environment.”
