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.
Education
Richmond officials pursue voter referendum on new sales tax for schools
Adding another percentage point to the sales tax could raise up to $50 million annually, according to RPS projections.
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.”
Longtime science educator Jackie McDonnough enters race for 6th District School Board seat
Some of the pillars of McDonnough’s campaigns are strong collective bargaining and higher pay for teachers, new and improved school facilities, no new charter schools in the division, and no ICE in schools.
Teachers’ union declares impasse in negotiating with RPS, will head to mediation
The REA is rejecting an offer of 2% raises for employees.
Richmond lands $8 million grant for student trades program
Richmond was one of nine cities chosen for the opportunity.
