Richmond City Public Schools, VA

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de RPS - Sesión de Trabajo - Lunes, 5 de octubre de 2026

The Richmond City School Board is holding a work session on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at 301 N. 9th Street. The agenda is mostly informational: updates on the Dreams4RPS plan and its goals, the auditor, legislative matters, mold and air quality reporting guidelines, and contracts over $100,000. Members will also hear updates on school facilities and projects including Obama Elementary, Bellevue Elementary, G. H. Reid Elementary, Woodville Elementary, Westover Hills Elementary, and Richmond High School for the Arts, then close in a private session on personnel matters.

• First reading of Dreams4RPS goals
• First reading of contracts over $100,000
• Mold and air quality monitoring and reporting guidelines for RPS
• Updates on Obama Elementary and Bellevue Elementary openings
• G. H. Reid Elementary School bus loop project update

RPS School Board Meeting-Work Session-Monday, October 5 , 2026

The Richmond City Public Schools School Board is holding a work session to receive updates and first-read items, including Dreams4RPS academic goals, contracts over $100k, and various school facility and administrative reports. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no final votes scheduled except for agenda adoption and a closed session for personnel matters.

• Receive for first read contracts over $100k
• Receive RPS Mold and Air Quality Monitoring and Reporting Guidelines
• Receive after action report on school opening for Obama Elementary and Bellevue Elementary Schools
• Receive update on G.H. Reid Elementary School bus loop
• Receive annual update on petty cash and credit cards

RPS School Board Meeting-Business Session-Tuesday, October 6, 2026

The Richmond City Public Schools Board will hold a business session covering routine approvals, recognitions, and public comment. Action items include a Head Start report, personnel actions, and a consent agenda with contracts over $100k, budget transfers over $10k, and policy recommendations. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approve minutes from Sept 8 and 9, 2026 meetings
• Receive proclamations for Bus Safety Week, Custodial Workers' Day, Head Start Awareness Month, Indigenous Peoples' Day, National School Lunch Week, Bullying Prevention Month, Farm to School Month
• Receive for action Head Start report
• Receive for action contracts over $100k and budget transfers over $10k
• Closed session for personnel matters per Code of Virginia 2.2-3711(A)(1)

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de RPS - Sesión de Negocios - Martes, 06 de octubre de 2026

The Richmond City School Board holds a business meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the School Board Chambers at City Hall, 301 N. 9th Street, Floor 17. The board will act on meeting minutes, a Head Start report, staff measures, and a consent agenda covering contracts over $100,000, budget transfers over $10,000, special education advisory committee members, and policy committee recommendations. The agenda also includes proclamations, public comment, and a closed session on personnel matters under Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(1).

• Consent agenda item 6.04: contracts over $100,000
• Consent agenda item 6.05: budget transfers over $10,000
• Item 5.01: receive Head Start report for implementation
• Item 6.02: approval of Special Education Advisory Committee members
• Closed session on personnel under Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(1)

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Disciplinary Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at Richmond Success Academy, 119 W. Leigh Street. The agenda includes roll call, approval of the minutes from the July 14, 2026 meeting, and a closed session to consider student admission or disciplinary matters under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(2). The meeting ends with adjournment. No specific disciplinary cases or outcomes are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the July 14, 2026 Disciplinary Committee meeting
• Closed session under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(2) to consider student admission or disciplinary matters involving scholastic records
• Meeting held at Richmond Success Academy, 119 W. Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23220

RPS School Board Governance Training-VSBA

This is a training session, not a decision-making meeting. The Richmond Public Schools School Board is attending a Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) governance training covering topics like governance culture, goal setting, board vs. superintendent roles, board authority, self-evaluation, and norms. No votes or policy actions are scheduled.

• Training on setting governance culture
• Training on goal setting
• Training on board work vs. superintendent work
• Training on board authority and self-evaluation
• Training on board norms and protocols

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to review the monthly financial report, receive an update on the special education operating budget, discuss contracts over $100k, and hear an update on audits. The committee will also approve the minutes from its August 25, 2026 meeting. This is a routine oversight meeting with no major decisions listed.

• Review monthly financial report
• Update on special education operating budget
• Update on contracts over $100k
• Update on audits
• Approve August 25, 2026 meeting minutes

Facilities & Vacant Property Committee Meeting

The Facilities & Vacant Property Committee will meet to discuss summer facilities updates, specific school facilities concerns, and creative reuse proposals for the Swansboro and Lois-Harrison Jones properties. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented, with no votes or contracts listed.

• Discuss Creative Reuse Proposal - Swansboro Proposal
• Discuss Creative Reuse Proposal - Lois-Harrison Jones Proposal
• Discuss summer facilities updates
• Discuss any specific school facilities concerns
• Approve minutes of August 12, 2026 meeting

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Evaluation Committee is meeting to finalize the 2026-27 school board goals, prepare surveys for the clerk and superintendent evaluations, and plan a presentation for an upcoming board retreat. The committee will also enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters such as assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees, or employees of the School Board.

• Finalize 26-27 school board goals
• Prepare board surveys for clerk and superintendent evaluations
• Plan presentation for upcoming board retreat
• Closed session under Code of Virginia 2.2-3711(A)(1) for personnel matters

Legislative Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Legislative Committee is meeting to discuss several legislative topics, including a 1% sales tax referendum, future cannabis tax revenue, a Local Composite Index policy memo, and legislative priorities. The agenda includes procedural items such as roll call and approval of previous meeting minutes. No decisions are listed; the items are for discussion.

• Discuss the 1% Sales Tax Referendum
• Discuss Future Cannabis Tax Revenue
• Review Local Composite Index Policy Memo
• Discuss Legislative Priorities
• Approve minutes of August 3, 2026 meeting

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de RPS - Sesión de Negocios - Miércoles, 09 de septiembre de 2026

RPS School Board Meeting-Business Session-Wednesday, September 9, 2026

RPS School Board Meeting-Work Session-Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de RPS - Sesión de Trabajo - Martes, 8 de septiembre de 2026

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and receive a draft audit report on the Facilities Maintenance Work Order Management System. The meeting is largely procedural, with the audit discussion being the only substantive item.

• Approve minutes of July 28, 2026 Finance & Audit Committee meeting
• Receive draft audit report on Facilities Maintenance Work Order Management System

The Richmond City Public Schools Finance and Audit Committee approved the minutes from its July 28, 2026 meeting and received a draft audit report on the Facilities Maintenance Work Order Management System. Committee members reached consensus for the Director of Internal Audit Services to revise the report based on feedback and present it to the full School Board.

• Approved July 28, 2026 Finance & Audit Committee meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received draft audit report on Facilities Maintenance Work Order Management System

RPS School Board Special Meeting - Monday, August 17, 2026

This is a special meeting of the Richmond City Public Schools School Board. The agenda consists solely of procedural items: a call to order, roll call, a closed session, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Closed session (item 2.01)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Policy Committee is meeting to review and discuss revisions to several school policies, including naming school facilities, student and compulsory attendance, tobacco and nicotine vapor products, and student records. The committee will also consider two new policies: one on telework and another on parental notification of safe storage of prescription drugs and firearms. The agenda includes opening procedures and adjournment, with no decisions listed for a vote.

• Review of Policy 6-2.9 on naming school facilities and dedicating areas
• Review of attendance policies 8-2.4, 5-6.5, and 8-2.1
• Review of tobacco and nicotine vapor product policies 4-4.3, 7-3.18, 8-3.17
• Review of Policy 8-1.6 on student records
• New policies on telework and parental notification of safe storage of prescription drugs and firearms

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Evaluation Committee is meeting to review the superintendent's end-of-year evaluation report, the evaluation timeline, and school board goals, and to plan the upcoming board retreat. The committee will also enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters such as assignments, salaries, and performance of specific school board employees. This is a procedural and review-focused meeting with no public votes on policy or budget items.

• Review of Superintendent's End of 2025-2026 Evaluation report
• Review of evaluation timeline
• Review of school board goals
• Planning for upcoming Board retreat
• Closed session for personnel matters (Code of Virginia 2.2-3711(A)(1))

Facilities & Vacant Property Committee Meeting

The Facilities & Vacant Property Committee will receive a facilities update and discuss specific school facility concerns. The body will also review proposals regarding vacant properties at Swansboro Elementary and Lois Harrison-Jones.

• Swansboro Elementary playground proposal
• Lois Harrison-Jones baseball diamond proposal
• Facilities update

The Richmond City Public Schools Facilities & Vacant Property Committee approved the minutes from its previous meeting and received updates on vacant properties and facilities projects, including chiller replacement at Obama Elementary and talks regarding a revised mowing memorandum of understanding with the City. The Committee also heard proposals for a green space master plan at Swansboro Elementary and a multi-sport athletic complex at Lois Harrison-Jones, but took no formal action on them.

• Approved minutes of the June 10, 2026 meeting (4-0)

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de RPS - Sesión de negocios - Martes, 11 de agosto de 2026

The Richmond City Public Schools Board will conduct routine procedural actions including approving minutes from July 2026 meetings and receiving a quarterly financial report from Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts. The board will also consider implementing Head Start measures and staff recommendations, along with approving travel requests and contracts over $100,000.

• Approve minutes from July 6 and July 7, 2026 board meetings
• Receive quarterly financial report from Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts
• Implement Head Start program measures
• Approve contracts exceeding $100,000
• Approve budget transfers over $10,000

RPS School Board Meeting-Business Session-Tuesday, August 11, 2026

The Richmond City Public Schools Board will meet to conduct a business session. The board is scheduled to act on personnel changes, policy recommendations, and high-value financial items.

• Contracts exceeding $100,000
• Budget transfers exceeding $10,000
• Quarterly financial report for Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts (PHSSA)
• Head Start report
• Personnel actions

The Richmond Public Schools School Board met on August 11, 2026, approving the minutes of July 6 and 7, along with the adoption of the meeting agenda. The Board approved the Head Start program reports and financial statements, personnel actions involving employee nominations, contracts, resignations, furloughs, terminations, and retirements, and the consent agenda. Members also convened into closed sessions for legal, collective bargaining, and student discipline matters before adjourning at 9:43 p.m.

• Approved minutes of the July 6, 2026 and July 7, 2026 School Board meetings (8-0-0-1)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (7-0-0-2)
• Approved Head Start program reports, minutes, and financial statements (7-0-0-2)
• Approved Personnel Actions including 158 employee nominations and 47 contract changes (7-0-0-2)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including board travel, policy recommendations, contracts over $100k, and budget transfers over $10k (8-0-0-1)
• Convened closed sessions for legal, collective bargaining, and student matters (8-0-0-1 and 6-0-0-3)
• Approved Superintendent's recommendations regarding student attendance matters 2627-01 through 2627-08 (6-0-0-3)

RPS School Board Meeting-Work Session-Monday, August 10, 2026

The Richmond City Public Schools Board will hold a work session on August 10, 2026, at City Hall-School Board Chambers. The meeting is procedural with no substantive decisions scheduled; items include routine announcements, updates on school operations, and informational reports. No votes or major actions are listed in the agenda.

The Richmond School Board held a work session on August 10, 2026, where members adopted the meeting agenda and received numerous informational updates, including reports on family satisfaction, the proposed school calendar, policy recommendations, care and safety initiatives, and school construction projects. The Board also convened in a closed session to discuss personnel matters and legal consultations before adjourning.

• Adopted the meeting agenda as published (8-0-0-1)
• Convened in a closed session for legal consultation and personnel discussions (8-0-0-1)
• Passed the closed session certification resolution upon returning to open session (6-0-0-3)

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de RPS - Sesión de trabajo - Lunes, 10 de agosto de 2026

The Richmond City Public Schools Board holds a work session to receive updates and first readings on routine items including the 2027-28 school calendar, contracts over $100,000, and administrative reports. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is procedural and informational.

• First reading of 2027-28 school calendar
• First reading of contracts exceeding $100,000
• Update on Dreams4RPS Goal 6: Family Satisfaction
• Update on Westover Hills Elementary parking project
• June 2026 financial report

Legislative Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Legislative Committee will meet to discuss the final state budget, a 1% sales tax referendum, the Local Composite Index, and the 2026-27 legislative calendar. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and adjournment.

• Review of final state budget details (Item 2.01)
• Discussion of the 1% sales tax referendum (Item 2.04)
• Review of VDOE Legislative Report (Item 2.02)
• Discussion of the Local Composite Index (Item 2.03)
• Discussion of the 26-27 legislative calendar (Item 2.05)

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

The Finance and Audit Committee will meet to receive updates on the FY27 budget and the audit plan. The body will also review an Ed Fund overview and discuss contracts exceeding $100,000.

• Update on FY27 Budget
• Discussion of contracts over $100k
• Ed Fund overview
• Update on Audit Plan

Richmond City School Board-Budget Special Meeting

The Richmond City School Board will hold a special meeting to adopt revised FY27 Operating and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgets. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the City Hall-School Board Chambers.

• Adopt revised FY27 Operating and CIP Budgets
• Roll call
• Adoption of the agenda
• Adjournment

The Richmond City School Board adopted revised FY27 Operating and Capital budgets totaling $551,547,302, addressing an $8.9 million deficit with cuts and additional city funding. The board approved the General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, and Capital Improvement Fund budgets unanimously (8-0, with one member absent).

• Adopted FY27 General Fund budget of $449,820,878 (8-0)
• Adopted FY27 Special Revenue Fund budget of $91,808,424 (8-0)
• Adopted FY27 Capital Improvement Fund budget of $9,918,000 (8-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda as presented (8-0)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Policy Committee will convene on July 20, 2026, to discuss and review a series of policy revisions and administrative procedures. The agenda includes approving minutes from previous meetings and reviewing policies regarding student attendance, staff employment, and school facility naming.

• Approve minutes from May 18, 2026 and June 15, 2026 meetings
• Review Policy 8-2.2 Admissions & Early Kindergarten Enrollment
• Review Policy 8-3.12 Student Suspensions and Expulsions
• Review Policy 8-3.8 Corporal Punishment
• Review Policy 6-2.9 Naming School Facilities

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

This is a procedural meeting of the Richmond City Public Schools Disciplinary Committee. The committee will approve minutes from a prior meeting and then convene a closed session to discuss student admission or disciplinary matters shielded by privacy laws. No public votes on substantive policy are expected.

• Approve minutes of the June 23, 2026 Disciplinary Committee meeting
• Convene closed session under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(2) to consider student disciplinary or admission records

Legislative Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Legislative Committee will review the final state budget details, examine the Virginia Department of Education legislative report, and discuss the Local Composite Index. Members will also consider the proposed 1% sales tax referendum and review the 2026-27 legislative calendar. The meeting includes routine opening, approval of prior minutes, and adjournment.

• Review and discuss final state budget details
• Review and discuss VDOE legislative report
• Discuss the Local Composite Index
• Discuss 1% sales tax referendum
• Discuss the 2026-27 Legislative Calendar

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The Evaluation Committee will review the evaluation timeline, discuss the auditor's evaluation tool, and review the end-of-year evaluation process for the superintendent and clerk. The committee will then enter a closed session to consider personnel matters including performance, salaries, and resignations of specific officers and employees.

• Review the 2026 Evaluation Timeline
• Discuss Auditor's Evaluation Tool and review process
• Review end-of-year evaluation process for superintendent and clerk
• Closed session under §2.2-3711(A)(1) for personnel matters

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de RPS – Sesión de Negocios – Martes, 7 de julio de 2026

The Richmond Public Schools Board will hold a business session on July 7, 2026, with key actions including approval of consent agenda items such as contracts over $100,000, budget transfers over $10,000, a salary table update for AF27, and policy committee recommendations. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss personnel matters. Public comment will be accepted in person or in writing.

• Approve minutes of June 1 and June 2, 2026 board meetings
• Recognition of Mr. Emmet 'Spike' Burke, Jr.
• Consent agenda: implement contracts over $100,000
• Consent agenda: approve budget transfers over $10,000
• Consent agenda: update AF27 salary table; second reading of easement requests

RPS School Board Meeting-Business Session-Tuesday, July 7, 2026

The Richmond School Board will hold a business session including a vote on the FY27 salary schedule, contracts over $100k, and several policy second reads. The board will also receive reports on Head Start and personnel actions, and go into closed session for personnel matters.

• Receive for action update to FY27 Salary Schedule (effective July 1, 2026)
• Receive for action contracts over $100k: Blue Bird Bus Sales of Virginia, Siemens, Johnson Controls, Zono Technologies, and others
• Policy Committee recommendations with second reads on 13 policies including selective admissions, holidays, and school year
• Receive for second read easement requests for GH Reid and Armstrong schools
• Receive for action budget transfers over $10k

The Richmond School Board approved a resolution supporting a 1% local sales tax for school capital projects, excluding groceries and essential items, to fund construction, renovations, and maintenance. The Board also approved a letter requesting $2.8 million from an Airbnb/Vrbo revenue surplus to offset anticipated budget cuts, and discussed options to address a $9 million FY27 budget gap, including potential furloughs and staff reductions. The meeting included routine approvals of minutes, Head Start reports, personnel actions, and the consent agenda.

• Approved resolution supporting 1% sales tax for school construction (8-0)
• Approved letter requesting $2.8M from Airbnb/Vrbo surplus to offset budget cuts (8-0)
• Approved Head Start program reports and Director job description (8-0)
• Approved personnel actions (6-0-2, with Fernandez and Jafari abstaining)
• Approved minutes of June 1 and June 2 meetings (8-0)
• Approved amended agenda adding sales tax, supplemental appropriations, and FY27 budget items (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0, with Jafari absent and Percival absent)
• Convened closed session for personnel and collective bargaining discussions (8-0)

RPS School Board Meeting-Work Session-Monday, July 6, 2026

The Richmond City Public Schools board will hold a work session on July 6, 2026, to review the FY27 audit work plan and receive first reads on multiple policy recommendations. The agenda includes reviewing contracts over $100,000, receiving administrative updates on SY2026-27 staffing and the RPS200 school opening, and discussing the Richmond High School for the Arts construction. A closed session will address personnel matters and legal consultations.

• FY27 audit work plan for first read
• Policy Committee recommendations for first read covering staff employment, cybersecurity, and digital accessibility
• Contracts over $100,000 for first read including ServPro, Follett, Tyler Technologies, and Zono Technologies
• Administrative updates on SY2026-27 staffing and RPS200 school opening preparations
• Construction update for Richmond High School for the Arts

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de RPS - Sesión de trabajo - Lunes, 6 de julio de 2026

The Richmond City Public Schools Board will receive several updates including the Dreams4RPS talent goal and administrative reports. The board is also scheduled to conduct first readings of an audit work plan, policy recommendations, and contracts exceeding $100,000.

• Dreams4RPS: Talent Update
• First reading of the AF27 audit work plan
• First reading of Policy Committee recommendations
• First reading of contracts over $100,000
• Information on contracts exceeding $25,000

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The Evaluation Committee will meet to review the evaluation timeline and revisit evaluation documents for the Superintendent, Clerk, and Auditor. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters including salaries and performance.

• Review of the 2026 evaluation timeline
• Review of evaluation forms for the Superintendent, Clerk, and Auditor
• Closed session regarding appointment, performance, salaries, or disciplining of public officers and employees