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.
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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.”
RPS to pay hourly workers for unplanned week off due to water crisis
Also, a tax withholding error was caught in the year's first payroll.
Kamras budget proposal seeks $43.7 million more for schools’ operational spending next year
Richmond teachers’ compensation has risen 41% since 2018, from an average salary of $52,000 to more than $73,000, according to administration data.
New School Board ushers in new rules — for itself
The changes are intended to rein in the board’s notoriously long meetings, which in prior years have frequently stretched to 10 p.m. and beyond.
