City will receive early access to tax money, intends to use it to support RPS
The decision comes after RPS found itself in an $8.9 million budget hole.
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Documents: Former RPS facilities director was paid for six weeks after investigation due to rejected resignation
The additional pay came to light in documents newly released to The Richmonder under the state’s Freedom of Information Act, as ordered by a city judge.
No easy answers in sight for Richmond Public Schools’ $8.9M budget hole
School leaders have asked Mayor Danny Avula and the City Council for more money to help address the shortfall.
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.
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.”
