Richmond City Public Schools public meetings in 2020

Reunio'n del pacto educativo

This is a quarterly Educational Pact meeting of the Richmond Public Schools Board, Richmond City Council, and the Mayor. The agenda includes updates from the mayor, city budget, a joint construction team, and the Education and Human Services Committee, along with a discussion on emergency childcare and virtual learning support for 2021. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled; all items are for information or discussion.

• Discussion on emergency childcare and virtual learning support for 2021
• Update from the Mayor's office
• Information on the city budget
• Update from the Joint Construction Team
• Action/information from the Education and Human Services Committee

Education Compact Meeting

The Education Compact quarterly meeting of the RPS School Board, Richmond City Council, and Mayor will hear updates from the Mayor's Office, City Budget, Joint Construction Team, and the Education & Human Services Committee. A discussion on emergency child care and virtual learning support in 2021 is scheduled, along with close-out and next steps. The meeting is informational and procedural.

• Update from Mayor's Office with presentation
• City Budget update
• Joint Construction Team update
• Action/information item from Education & Human Services Committee
• Discussion on emergency child care and virtual learning support in 2021

The meeting consisted of updates regarding city budget borrowing, the Ambassadors Virtual Learning Program, and emergency childcare funding. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Reunio'n del Comite' de Propiedad Vacante / No Instructiva / Excedente (VPC)

The Vacant/Non-Instructional/Surplus Property Committee (VPC) is meeting virtually to discuss the City of Richmond's Biennial Real Estate Plan, receive an update on Moore Street School, and review real estate market projections. The committee will also assign properties to members and hear an introduction from Paul McClellan of Richmond Economic Development. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and routine procedural items.

• Receive the City of Richmond's Biennial Real Estate Plan and discuss collaboration
• Receive an update on Moore Street School
• Receive an update on the real estate market and projections
• Assignment of properties to committee members
• Introduction of Paul McClellan from Richmond Economic Development

Vacant/Non-Instructional/Surplused Property Committee (VPC) Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Vacant/Non-Instructional/Surplused Property Committee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss surplus property matters. Items include an update on Moore Street School, receiving the city's Biennial Real Estate Plan, and real estate market projections. The committee will also introduce a city economic development official and assign properties to members.

• Update on Moore Street School
• Receipt of City of Richmond Biennial Real Estate Plan
• Real estate market and projections update
• Introduction of Paul McClellan from City Economic Development
• Assignment of properties to committee members

The committee agreed to recommend that the full Board and Administration begin the process of issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Oak Grove property. The committee did not approve the August 31, 2020 minutes due to a lack of a quorum.

• Recommended issuing an RFP for the Oak Grove property
• Minutes of August 31, 2020 meeting not approved (lack of quorum)

Richmond City School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board voted to approve the administration's recommendation to remain virtual for the second semester. The board also approved personnel actions, budget transfers, and an audit charter. They recognized outgoing board members and received the Comprehensive Annual Financial Review. The meeting included a closed session for personnel and student matters.

• Approved remaining virtual for second semester (8 yea, 1 nay)
• Approved budget transfers for COVID response and a speech language position
• Received the Comprehensive Annual Financial Review (CAFR)
• Recognized outgoing school board members with a resolution
• Discussed options for the 2021–2022 school calendar

The School Board met virtually to approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 16, 2020, meeting. The session included public comments regarding teacher workload, school reopening plans, and facility concerns. The Board also recognized outgoing members for their service from 2017-2020.

• Approved amended agenda (8-0)
• Approved November 16, 2020 meeting minutes (8-0)

Reunio'n de la Junta Escolar de ciudad de Richmond - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board will consider the administration's recommendation for second semester instruction and receive the FY2020 School Activity Fund audit. They will also discuss options for the 2021-2022 school calendar and receive budget priority information from members. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel and legal matters.

• Receive for action administration's recommendation for second semester instruction (4.02)
• Receive FY2020 School Activity Fund audit observations and report (5.01)
• Discuss options for the 2021-2022 school calendar (6.03)
• Receive the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) (7.01)
• Closed session for personnel and legal consultation (12.01)

Comite' Disciplinario

The Richmond City Public Schools Disciplinary Committee will meet virtually to approve minutes from the previous meeting and then convene a closed session authorized under Virginia law to discuss student admission or disciplinary issues involving confidential school records. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific cases or decisions listed.

• Approve minutes from the October 2, 2020 meeting
• Convene closed session per Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(2) for student disciplinary or admission matters

Disciplinary Committee

The Richmond City Public Schools Disciplinary Committee will meet virtually to approve minutes from the prior meeting and then convene a closed session to discuss student admission or disciplinary matters, citing Virginia code for confidentiality of scholastic records. No specific student cases are listed in the open portion.

• Approve minutes of October 2, 2020 meeting
• Convene closed session per §2.2-3711(A)(2) for student discipline or admission matters
• Adjournment

The committee met virtually to review student disciplinary matters in a closed session. Following the session, the committee unanimously approved readmission requests for two students.

• Approved minutes of the October 2, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Granted readmission request for Case #1 (unanimous)
• Granted readmission request for Case #2 (unanimous)

Reunio'n del Comite' Ad-Hoc de Finanzas

The Richmond City Public Schools Ad-Hoc Finance Committee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss the proposed budget calendar for fiscal year 2022 and receive the completed audit for fiscal year 2020. The committee will also take procedural actions including approving the agenda and minutes from the September 22, 2020 meeting.

• Discuss proposed FY22 budget calendar (draft attached)
• Receive FY2020 school activity funds audit
• Approve minutes from September 22, 2020 finance committee meeting

Ad-Hoc Finance Committee Meeting

The Ad-Hoc Finance Committee will discuss the proposed FY22 budget calendar and receive the FY20 year-end School Activity Fund audit. The meeting also includes procedural items such as approving the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Discuss proposed FY22 budget calendar
• Receive FY20 Year End School Activity Fund Audit
• Discuss the Audit Committee
• Approve minutes of September 22, 2020 meeting

The committee approved the agenda and the minutes from the September 22, 2020 meeting. Members discussed the FY20 Year End SAF Audit and the potential creation of an Audit Committee. The committee agreed to cancel the December meeting and reconvene in January.

• Approved amended agenda to include Audit Committee discussion (3-0)
• Approved September 22, 2020 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Agreed to cancel December committee meeting and reconvene in January

Richmond City School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board approved a salary adjustment to meet state staffing requirements and voted to proceed with demolition of the Thompson building. The board also received updates on the decision-making process for the second semester, graduation and enrollment goals, Chromebook distribution, and budget transfers. Additionally, they recognized R.E.B. Teaching Award recipients and received the quarterly financial statement.

• Approve salary adjustment to meet state staffing requirement (4.02)
• Proceed with demolition of the Thompson building (6.04)
• Receive update on decision-making process for second semester (6.01)
• Recognize R.E.B. Teaching Award recipients (3.01)
• Approve budget transfers (4.03)

The School Board approved several administrative items, including personnel changes and budget transfers. The meeting included public comments regarding teacher burnout, school parking, and COVID-19 return-to-school strategies.

• Adopted the agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes from November 2, 2020 meeting (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Actions including 13 nominations and 15 contract changes (6-0)
• Approved salary adjustment to meet State staffing requirement (8-0)
• Approved budget transfers (6-0)

Reunio'n de la Junta Escolar de ciudad de Richmond - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City Public Schools Board will meet virtually to consider several action items including a salary adjustment to comply with state personnel requirements, budget transfers, and recognition of REB Teaching Award winners. They will also receive updates on second semester planning, graduation and enrollment goals, and Chromebook distribution. The meeting includes a FOIA training and closed session for personnel matters.

• Recognize REB Teaching Award winners
• Consider salary adjustment to meet state personnel requirement
• Receive budget transfers
• Receive FOIA training
• Receive update on second semester decision process (bathroom and ionization data)

Reunio'n de la Junta Escolar de Richmond City - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board will discuss and take action on several items including a second reading of a student attendance policy revision (Policy 8-2.4), a suspension of grading policy for K-5 virtual instruction, budget transfers, and personnel actions. The board will also receive updates on the VDOE Memorandum of Understanding, second semester decision-making, childcare facilities, and COVID-19 health and safety protocols. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.

• Second reading and action on Policy 8-2.4 Student Attendance and Absences revision
• Suspension of Policy 5-6.2 (evaluation and grading) for K-5 virtual instruction and adoption of grading plans
• Budget transfers for custodial conversion (FACILITIES SERVICES - CUSTODIAL CONVERSION 10-28-2020)
• Personnel actions
• Update on Virginia Department of Education Memorandum of Understanding

Richmond City School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board approved the FY2021 internal audit work plan and expanded the Finance Committee. It also adopted revisions to the student attendance policy, suspended the grading policy for K‑5 virtual instruction, and approved budget transfers and personnel actions. In addition, the board passed a resolution to permanently eliminate the admission test at Maggie L. Walker Governor's School.

• Approve FY2021 internal audit work plan and expand Finance Committee to Finance and Audit Committee
• Approve revised student attendance policy (second read)
• Suspend policy 5‑6.2 and adopt K‑5 grading plans for virtual instruction
• Approve budget transfers
• Resolution to permanently remove admission test at Maggie L. Walker Governor's School

The School Board approved several administrative updates, including a new audit work plan and revised attendance and grading policies for K-5 virtual instruction. Members also voted to support the permanent removal of admission tests for the Maggie L. Walker Governor's School.

• Approved Resolution to permanently remove admission tests at Maggie L. Walker Governor's School (7-2)
• Approved Audit Work Plan (8-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy 8-2.4 Student Attendance and Absences/Truancy (8-0)
• Approved modification of policy 5-6.2 Pupil Evaluation and Grading for K-5 virtual instruction (8-0)
• Approved budget transfers (8-0)
• Approved Personnel Actions including 12 nominations and 9 contract changes (7-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (6-3)
• Approved minutes of the October 22, 2020 meeting (6-3)

Reunio'n de la Junta Escolar Especial de Richmond City - 6:00 p.m.

This special virtual meeting of the Richmond City School Board is largely procedural: opening roll call, approval of the agenda, and a closed session under Virginia code to discuss personnel matters (assignments, appointments, promotions, salaries, discipline, or resignations of specific public officers or employees). The meeting then adjourns. No other substantive public business is on the agenda.

• Closed session to discuss personnel matters under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1)

Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond y reunio'n del VDOE: 02:00 p. m.

The Richmond City School Board is meeting virtually with the VDOE to discuss a Memorandum of Understanding. The agenda is largely procedural, including attendance and closure, with the main substantive item being analysis of the MOU.

• Discussion of Memorandum of Understanding with Virginia Department of Education

Richmond City School Board & VDOE Meeting - 2:00 p.m.

This joint meeting between the Richmond City School Board and the Virginia Department of Education includes a discussion item on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The board will also handle roll call, approve meeting notes, and adjourn.

• Discuss the Memorandum of Understanding with the Virginia Department of Education

The Richmond City School Board and Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) met to review progress on a Memorandum of Understanding. VDOE officials noted successes in curriculum alignment and community outreach, while identifying challenges in data collection and teacher retention. No formal votes were taken.

Richmond City Special School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

This is a procedural special meeting of the Richmond City School Board. The board will convene, adopt the agenda, approve minutes, and then go into closed session to discuss personnel matters such as appointments, promotions, salaries, and resignations. The meeting concludes with adjournment.

• Closed session under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1) for personnel matters

The Board convened a special virtual meeting and entered a closed session to discuss the appointment, performance, or salaries of specific public officers or employees. The Board later reconvened in open session and certified that the closed meeting followed prescribed laws.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel matters (7-0)
• Approved resolution certifying closed session was conducted according to law (5-0)

Reunio'n de la Junta Escolar de Richmond City - 6:00 p.m.

This is a regular virtual meeting of the Richmond City School Board with mostly procedural and informational items. Key topics include a first reading of a policy revision on student attendance and absences, updates on health and safety improvements at school facilities, and receipt of financial statements and audit reports. The board will also enter a closed session for personnel matters.

• First reading of Policy 8-2.4 Student Attendance and Absences revision
• Update on health and safety enhancements at school facilities
• Receipt of Title IX statement and Student Activity Fund audits for 2020
• Update on solar energy project (Phase II proposal)
• Receipt of financial statements for July–September 2020

Richmond City School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board meets virtually to receive updates on health and safety enhancements for school facilities, a solar project, and student attendance. They will also consider a first reading of a policy revision on student attendance and absences, approve personnel actions, and recognize School Bus Safety Week. The meeting includes several informational items and a closed session for personnel matters.

• Receive update on health and safety enhancements for facilities
• Receive Phase II solar project proposal update
• First read of policy revision on student attendance and absences (Policy 8-2.4)
• Approve Personnel Actions (staff changes)
• Approve resolution recognizing School Bus Safety Week

The School Board approved an amendment to the agenda and the minutes from the October 5, 2020 meeting. The session included the reading of several public comments regarding school schedules, staff salaries, and a proposed high school name change.

• Approved agenda amendment to include School Bus Safety Week resolution (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the October 5, 2020 meeting (6-0)

Richmond City School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board held a virtual meeting on October 5, 2020, and took action on several items. They approved adjustments to the 2020-2021 school calendar, policy revisions for Title IX and student sections, a resolution recognizing Bullying Prevention Month, personnel actions, and made the parental leave policy retroactive to July 1, 2020. The board also discussed in-person instruction at Governor's schools and received updates on open enrollment, child care facilities, and legislative advocacy.

• Approved adjustments to the 2020-2021 school calendar (3.06)
• Approved second-read policy revisions for Title IX and Student section (3.04)
• Approved a Resolution recognizing Bullying Prevention Month (3.02)
• Approved retroactive parental leave policy to July 1, 2020 (5.04)
• Discussed in-person instruction at Governor's schools (4.03)

The School Board approved the meeting agenda and corrected minutes from five previous meetings held between July and September 2020. The board also added items to the agenda regarding school district activity requests and an adjustment to the 2020-2021 calendar.

• Approved adoption of the agenda with additions for district activity requests and 2020-2021 calendar adjustment (8-0)
• Approved corrected minutes for July 14, August 31, September 14, September 21, and special September 23, 2020 meetings (8-0)

Reunio'n de la Junta Escolar de la ciudad de Richmond - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board will meet to discuss proposed schedule changes, Title IX policy revisions, and in-person instruction at Governors schools. The agenda also includes updates on student health, construction, and open enrollment processes.

• Discussion of proposed schedule modifications
• Implementation of VSBA Bullying Prevention Month resolution
• Second reading of Title IX and student section policy revisions
• Discussion regarding in-person instruction at Governors schools
• Discussion on retroactive application of approved paternity leave policy

Disciplinary Committee

The Richmond City Public Schools Disciplinary Committee is meeting virtually on October 2, 2020. The agenda includes convening a closed session under state law to consider student admission or disciplinary matters, including possible expulsions and readmissions. The committee will also approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Approve minutes from the July 16, 2020 meeting
• Convene a closed session for student disciplinary matters per Virginia code
• Motions to end expulsion, readmit and reassign, and readmit students

The committee approved the July 16, 2020 meeting minutes and held a closed session to discuss student scholastic records. Following the closed session, the committee voted unanimously on the status of three student disciplinary cases.

• Approved July 16, 2020 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Case #1: Voted to end the expulsion (3-0)
• Case #2: Voted to readmit and reassign (3-0)
• Case #3: Voted to readmit (3-0)

Comite' Disciplinario

The Richmond City Public Schools Disciplinary Committee will hold a virtual meeting to approve minutes from July 16, 2020, and then convene a closed session under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(2) to discuss student admission or disciplinary matters involving confidential school records. No public votes or decisions are expected on the disciplinary items themselves.

• Approve minutes from the July 16, 2020 meeting
• Convene a closed session per Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(2) for student admission or disciplinary issues
• Roll call of committee members
• Meeting is conducted virtually

Richmond City Special School Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

This special meeting is largely procedural, including roll call, agenda adoption, and approval of minutes. The board will then enter a closed session under Virginia law to discuss personnel matters, such as appointments, salaries, and potential litigation. No public votes on policy or budget items are scheduled.

• Closed session to consider personnel actions, including assignment, promotion, salaries, and resignations of school board employees
• Closed session also includes consultation with legal counsel on actual or probable litigation

The Board met virtually and entered a closed session to discuss the evaluation and performance of specific School Board employees. Following the session, the Board reconvened in open session and certified that the closed meeting was conducted according to law.

• Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss employee performance (7-0)
• Approved resolution certifying the closed session was conducted in accordance with law (5-0)

Ad-Hoc Finance Committee Meeting

The Ad-Hoc Finance Committee of Richmond City Public Schools met virtually on September 22, 2020, to approve prior meeting minutes and receive an audit progress update. Members reviewed the Audit Charter and a draft FY’21 Audit Work Plan, and discussed establishing a formal Audit Committee. The open agenda also covered leadership support and potential expansion or relocation of the School Board Office.

• Approve minutes of August 25, 2020 meeting (carried)
• Receive update on audit work completed and in progress
• Review of the Audit Charter (discussion)
• Review of proposed FY'21 Internal Audit Work Plan (discussion)
• Discuss implementation of an Audit Committee (discussion)

The committee approved the minutes from the August 25, 2020 meeting. Members agreed to place the Audit Work Plan on the October School Board agenda for review and a subsequent November vote. A proposal for an Audit/Finance Committee involving community members was suggested for November.

• Approved August 25, 2020 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Agreed to add Audit Work Plan to October School Board meeting informational items
• Directed Board to review Audit Work Plan for discussion and vote at first November meeting

Richmond City School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board adopted the revised Student Code of Responsible Ethics (S.C.O.R.E.) with an amendment removing one day of in-school suspension for dress code violations. The board also approved a new salary schedule for Instructional Assistants and Assistant Principals, effective October 1, 2020. Additionally, the board received reports on school reopening, including meal and technology distribution, and discussed policy revisions related to Title IX and a facilities use agreement for child care centers.

• Adopted Student Code of Responsible Ethics (S.C.O.R.E.) with amendment to strike one day of ISS for dress code violations
• Approved new salary schedule for Instructional Assistants and Assistant Principals effective October 1, 2020
• Approved personnel actions (no individual details provided)
• Received first read of policy revisions for Title IX and student section
• Received school opening report covering meal distribution, technology distribution, attendance, and schedule adjustments

The School Board met virtually and approved the agenda. The remainder of the record consists of public comments regarding virtual school schedules and screen time.

• Adopted the agenda (7-0)

Reunio'n de la Junta Escolar de la ciudad de Richmond - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board is meeting virtually to discuss and vote on several action items, including a proposed salary schedule for instructional assistants and assistant principals effective October 1, 2020, and the implementation of the Student Code of Responsible Ethics (S.C.O.R.E.) with associated suspension data. They will also receive a first reading of Title IX policy revisions, hear a school reopening update covering meal and technology distribution, attendance, and schedule adjustments, and consider an update on facilities use for childcare centers. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters.

• Discussion and action on implementation of S.C.O.R.E. student code and associated suspension data
• Proposed salary schedule for instructional assistants and assistant principals effective October 1, 2020
• First reading of Title IX policy revisions
• School reopening update: meal and technology distribution, attendance, and schedule adjustments
• Update on facilities use agreement for childcare centers

Evaluation Committee

The Richmond City Public Schools Evaluation Committee is meeting to discuss routine procedural items including roll call and approval of minutes. The main action is a closed meeting under Virginia law to consider personnel matters such as assignment, promotion, salaries, and discipline of specific school board employees.

• Closed meeting pursuant to Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(1) to discuss personnel actions for specific public officers or employees
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Roll call to establish quorum

The committee met to discuss the performance of specific School Board employees in a closed session. Following the session, the committee unanimously certified that the closed meeting was conducted according to law.

• Voted to enter closed session to discuss performance of specific School Board employees
• Unanimously approved resolution certifying closed session was conducted in accordance with law (3-0)

Comite' de Evaluacio'n

The Evaluation Committee will hold a closed session under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1) to discuss personnel matters including appointments, salaries, and discipline. The meeting also includes roll call and adjournment.

• Closed session for personnel matters (appointments, salaries, discipline) per Virginia Code
• Roll call to open the meeting

Richmond City School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The board approved policy revisions, personnel actions, budget transfers, and a board travel request. They received updates on virtual learning facilities use, school opening, a VDOE MOU, and emergency procurement for the virtual semester. A first read of the Student Code of Responsible Ethics was presented. The proposed salary schedule for instructional assistants and assistant principals was deferred to the September 21 meeting.

• Approved policy revisions related to General Assembly and administration recommendations
• Approved personnel actions (passed 7-2-1)
• Deferred vote on FY21 salary schedule for Instructional Assistants and Assistant Principals
• Approved budget transfers for overtime and part-time pay
• Received first read of Student Code of Responsible Ethics (S.C.O.R.E.)

The School Board met virtually via Zoom to conduct procedural business. The board approved the meeting agenda and the corrected minutes from four previous meetings held in July and August 2020.

• Adopted the agenda (7-0)
• Approved corrected minutes for July 14, July 20, August 17, and August 31, 2020 (7-0)

Reunio'n de la Junta Escolar de la ciudad de Richmond: 6:00 p. m.

The Richmond City School Board will meet virtually to discuss and act on policy revisions recommended by the General Assembly, a proposed salary schedule for instructional assistants and assistant principals, and budget transfers. The board will also receive updates on facility use agreements for virtual learning, a first reading of the Student Code of Ethics, and quarterly financial reports from Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts.

• Second reading and adoption of policy revisions related to General Assembly recommendations and administration
• Proposed salary schedule for instructional assistants and assistant principals
• Implementation of budget transfers
• First reading of the Student Code of Ethics (S.C.O.R.E.)
• Quarterly financial reports and FY2021 budget from Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts (PHSSA)

Evaluation Committee

The Richmond City Public Schools Evaluation Committee will hold a meeting to approve minutes from June 2019, compile evaluation instruments for Board staff, and then enter a closed session under Virginia law to discuss personnel matters including assignment, promotion, and performance of specific employees.

• Approve minutes of the June 18, 2019 Evaluation Committee meeting
• Compile evaluation instruments for Board staff
• Closed meeting to discuss assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, salaries, disciplining or resignation of specific public officers or employees

The committee approved the minutes from June 18, 2019, and entered a closed session to discuss the performance of specific School Board employees. Members discussed extending the deadline for Board evaluation documents to September 8th.

• Approved June 18, 2019 committee meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Voted to enter closed session to discuss performance of specific School Board employees
• Certified that the closed meeting was conducted in accordance with prescribed laws (unanimous)

Comite' de Evaluacio'n

The Richmond City Public Schools Evaluation Committee meets to approve minutes from June 2019, compile evaluation instruments for board staff, and then enter a closed session under Virginia law to discuss personnel matters including appointment, performance, or discipline of specific employees.

• Approve minutes from June 18, 2019
• Compile evaluation instruments for Board staff
• Closed session per Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1) for personnel matters

Richmond City Special School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board voted to approve a recommendation from the administration regarding a proposal from the City for support of virtual learning, with a stipulation to review the memorandum of understanding regularly. The board also approved personnel actions in a separate vote. The meeting included a public comment period and procedural items.

• Approved a proposal from the City for virtual learning support (motion passed 6-0-2)
• Approved personnel actions (motion passed 5-1-2)
• Adopted the meeting agenda as presented (motion passed 6-0-2)
• Public comments were accepted and posted to BoardDocs

The minutes record a special meeting where the board received public comments regarding the use of school facilities for emergency childcare during virtual learning. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the provided text.

Vacant/Non-Instructional/Surplused Property Committee (VPC) Meeting

The Vacant/Non-Instructional/Surplused Property Committee (VPC) of Richmond City Public Schools is meeting virtually. The agenda is largely procedural, including approval of minutes from four previous meetings, a facilities update, a review of established metrics, and assignment of facilities to committee members.

• Approval of minutes from October 28, 2019, November 12, 2019, January 29, 2020, and March 5, 2020 VPC meetings
• Receive a brief update on facilities
• Review of established metrics (VPC Metrics.pdf attached)
• Assignment of facilities to committee members/teams
• Set date for next meeting

The committee approved the minutes for four previous meetings. Members discussed facility updates, including $650K in savings and a potential partnership with J. Sargeant Reynolds for the Altria Building, but no other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of Oct 28, Nov 12, 2019, Jan 29, and March 5, 2020 meetings (Motion Passed)

Reunio'n del Comite' de Propiedad Vacante / No Instruccional / Excedente VPC

The Richmond City Public Schools Vacant/Non-Instructional/Surplus Property Committee (VPC) is meeting virtually to handle procedural items including roll call, approval of past meeting minutes, a brief facilities update, a review of established metrics, committee facility assignments, and setting the next meeting date. No major decisions or property transactions are on the agenda.

• Approval of draft minutes from VPC meetings on Oct 28, 2019, Nov 12, 2019, Jan 29, 2020, and Mar 5, 2020
• Receive a brief update pertinent to facilities
• Review of established metrics
• Assignment of facilities to committee members/teams
• Setting date for next meeting

Reunio'n de la Junta Escolar Especial de la Ciudad de Richmond

The Richmond City School Board is holding a special virtual meeting. The board will receive personnel actions and a recommendation regarding the city's proposal to support virtual learning. The meeting includes a public comment period where written comments will be read aloud. No final votes on major items are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Receive recommendation on city's proposal to support virtual learning (item 3.02)
• Receive personnel actions (item 3.01)
• Public comment period with written submissions accepted until 1:00 p.m. on meeting day
• Approval of meeting agenda (item 1.02)

Ad-Hoc Finance Committee Meeting

The Ad-Hoc Finance Committee of Richmond City Public Schools will meet virtually on August 25, 2020. The agenda includes approving past meeting minutes, receiving an audit update, reviewing the audit charter and the proposed FY'21 audit work plan, and discussing a fraud/waste/abuse hotline and the creation of an audit committee. An open agenda item covers leadership support and the expansion or relocation of the School Board Office.

• Approve minutes from September 2019, October 2018, and November 2019 meetings
• Receive update on audit work completed and in progress
• Review of the Audit Charter (current and proposed draft for FY'21)
• Review of the proposed FY'21 Internal Audit Work Plan
• Discuss purpose of the Fraud, Waste, & Abuse Hotline and implementation of an Audit Committee

The committee approved minutes from three 2019 meetings. Members reviewed internal audit reports on student activity funds and discussed the FY'21 Audit Work Plan and Audit Charter.

• Approved minutes of Sept 24, Oct 22, and Nov 26, 2019 meetings (3-0)
• Deferred discussion on Fraud, Waste, & Abuse Hotline
• Deferred discussion on Audit Committee implementation
• Deferred open agenda items regarding leadership support and School Board Office expansion

Richmond City School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board voted to continue its partnership with Camelot for the 2020-2021 school year. The board discussed proposals from the city for support of virtual learning and scheduled a special meeting on August 31 to make a decision. They also received updates on reopening next steps, a 90-day review of the Richmond Police Department memorandum of understanding (RPD MOU), and approved budget transfers.

• Voted to continue partnership with Camelot for the 2020-2021 school year (item 3.01)
• Discussed city proposals for virtual learning support; special meeting set for Aug 31 (item 4.03)
• Received reopening next steps guide (item 5.01)
• Received update on 90-day review of the RPD MOU (item 5.02)
• Approved budget transfers including contracts for Exceptional Ed and Virtual Learning (item 3.04)

The School Board approved the adoption of an amended agenda and the minutes from three previous meetings. The session included public comments regarding school security officers, virtual learning, and Spartan Academy.

• Approved amendment to agenda to add discussion on next meeting date (7-0)
• Adopted amended agenda (7-0)
• Approved corrected minutes of July 9, 2020 meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes of August 3, 2020 meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes of August 11, 2020 Education Compact meeting (7-0)

Reunio'n del pacto educativo

This is a quarterly meeting of the Richmond Public Schools Education Compact, involving the school board, city council, and mayor. The group will receive updates on the city budget and RPS budget, discuss the RPS virtual reopening plan, and hold a discussion on a child care task force. No votes are scheduled; all items are informational or discussion only.

• Update from the mayor's office
• City budget update
• RPS budget update
• Discussion of RPS virtual reopening plan
• Discussion on child care task force

Education Compact Meeting

The Education Compact, comprising the RPS School Board, Richmond City Council, and the Mayor, will meet virtually to receive updates from the Mayor's Office, City Budget, Joint Construction Team, and RPS Budget. A key discussion item is the RPS Virtual Reopening Plan for the upcoming school year, and a separate discussion on a Childcare Task-Force is also on the agenda.

• Discussion of RPS Virtual Reopening Plan
• Update from Mayor's Office
• City Budget update
• Joint Construction Team update
• Richmond Public Schools Budget Update

The meeting focused on financial updates and pandemic response plans. Richmond Public Schools detailed the allocation of $12.5 million in federal CARES Act funding and proposed a $2.5 million budget transfer to support virtual learning. No formal votes were recorded for the proposals.

• Proposed transferring $2.5M from transportation budget to virtual learning kits and software
• Allocated $5.3M of CARES Act funds for technology including Chromebooks and hotspots
• Allocated $2.5M of CARES Act funds for social-emotional learning supports
• Allocated $1.5M of CARES Act funds for deep cleaning of buildings
• Allocated $1.5M of CARES Act funds for meal distribution staff pay
• Allocated $800K of CARES Act funds for health and safety measures
• Allocated $800K of CARES Act funds for six new school nurses
• Allocated $230K of CARES Act funds for replacing library books

Reunio'n de la Junta Escolar de la ciudad de Richmond: 6:00 p. m.

The Richmond City School Board will hold a virtual meeting on August 3, 2020, with a largely procedural and informational agenda. Items include approval of past meeting minutes, public comment, analysis of personnel and budget transfers, travel requests, reports from board members, and updates on school reopening, personnel, June transcripts, and a joint construction team. The board will also enter a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Approve corrected minutes from June 29, July 9, July 14, and July 20, 2020 meetings
• Analyze implementation of personnel measures and budget transfers
• Receive information on reopening steps for schools
• Receive updates on personnel, June 2020 reports and transcripts, and the Joint Construction Team
• Closed session under Virginia Code for legal consultation and personnel matters

Richmond City School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board will discuss next steps for school reopening, including a reopening guide, and receive updates on the Camelot Contract and School Resource Officers (SROs). The board also approved personnel actions, budget transfers, and board member donations of $500 to Thomas Jefferson PTA and $1,000 to Embrace Carver Elementary Foundation.

• Discussion of reopening next steps with a reopening guide
• Update on the Camelot Contract
• Discussion on next steps regarding School Resource Officers (SROs)
• Approved budget transfers, including for crossing guards, itinerant teachers, and virtual learning
• Approved board member donations of $500 to Thomas Jefferson PTA and $1,000 to Embrace Carver Elementary Foundation

The School Board approved an amended agenda to include updates on School Resource Officers and the Camelot Contract. The board also approved minutes from four previous meetings in June and July 2020.

• Adopted amended agenda to include Camelot Contract and SRO updates (5-2)
• Approved corrected minutes of June 29, 2020 meeting (8-0)
• Approved minutes of July 9, 2020 meeting (8-0)
• Approved minutes of July 14, 2020 special meeting (8-0)
• Approved minutes of July 20, 2020 meeting (8-0)

Richmond City School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board voted to approve personnel actions, a delegate to the Virginia School Boards Association, and a board travel request. They also received informational updates on staffing, curriculum professional development, reopening next steps, an update on the Richmond Police Department MOU, summer graduations, and budget transfers. Public comments were read during the meeting.

• Approved Personnel Actions
• Approved Linda Owen as VSBA Delegate and Cheryl Burke as Alternate
• Approved a district activity request for Ms. Cosby
• Received reopening next steps (no details in agenda)
• Received update on the RPD MOU (police in schools)

The School Board met electronically and voted to adopt the presented agenda. The remainder of the recorded session consisted of public comments regarding Spartan Academy, virtual learning concerns, and school resource officers.

• Adopted the agenda (7-0)

Reunio'n de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond

The Richmond City School Board will meet virtually to receive informational updates on several administrative matters, including next steps for school re-opening and a memorandum of understanding with the Richmond Police Department. The board will also consider implementation of staff measures, travel requests, and delegate designations for the Virginia School Boards Association. No voting items are listed; all agenda items are either procedural or informational.

• Receive next steps for school re-opening
• Receive update on MOU with Richmond Police Department (RPD)
• Receive staffing update
• Receive curriculum professional development update
• Receive budget transfers information for FY20 year end

Comite' Disciplinario

The Disciplinary Committee of the Richmond City Public Schools board will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and then convene a closed session under Virginia code to discuss student admission or disciplinary issues involving confidential school records. The agenda is largely procedural, with the closed session being the substantive item.

• Approve minutes from March 6, 2020, and May 26, 2020 meetings
• Closed session to consider student admission or disciplinary matters per Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(2)

Disciplinary Committee

The Richmond City Public Schools Disciplinary Committee will conduct roll call, approve the minutes from its March 6 and May 26, 2020 meetings, and then convene a closed session under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(2) to consider admission or disciplinary matters involving a student’s scholastic record.

• Roll call of committee members
• Approve minutes of the March 6, 2020 meeting
• Approve minutes of the May 26, 2020 meeting
• Convene a closed session to consider admission or disciplinary matters involving student records

The committee reviewed nine student disciplinary cases. In all nine instances, the committee voted to modify the administration's recommendations, resulting in several expulsions being reduced to suspensions.

• Case #1: Granted appeal of reassignment; student directed to return to zoned school
• Case #2: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to suspension with time served and reassignment to alternative program
• Case #3: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to suspension with time served and return to school
• Case #4: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to suspension with time served and return to school
• Case #5: Granted appeal of expulsion (heard in absentia); modified to suspension with time served and reassignment to alternative school
• Case #6: Modified expulsion to suspension with time served and reassignment to alternative school
• Case #7: Modified expulsion to suspension with time served and reassignment to alternative school
• Case #8: Modified expulsion to suspension with time served and reassignment to alternative school

Reunio'n especial de la Junta Escolar de la ciudad de Richmond

This special meeting of the Richmond City School Board will discuss the implementation of the recommended school reopening plan, consider budget transfers, and designate an acting chief of staff in the superintendent's absence. Public comments may be submitted by email to be read into the record.

• Discuss implementation of recommended school reopening hypothesis (Item 3.01)
• Designate acting chief of staff to sign in superintendent's absence (Item 3.02)
• Discuss implementation of budget transfers (Item 3.03)
• Public comment period: comments submitted by email to [email protected] by 1:00 p.m. day of meeting

Special Richmond City School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board voted 8-1 to adopt Plan E as the recommended school reopening scenario for fall 2020, with a requirement for full reports on the virtual platform's status at each upcoming meeting. The board also discussed a year-round school calendar and directed administration to bring options for consideration. Other actions included appointing the Chief of Staff to act in the Superintendent's absence and approving budget transfers.

• Adopted Plan E for school reopening by 8-1 vote, with Jonathan Young dissenting
• Discussed year-round school calendar; motion passed 6-3 to have administration bring calendar options
• Appointed Chief of Staff to act and sign in Superintendent's absence
• Approved budget transfers (amounts not specified in agenda)

The School Board met electronically to discuss school reopening and the academic calendar. The board voted to amend and adopt the meeting agenda. Public comments were read into the record regarding COVID-19 safety, virtual learning options, and staffing concerns.

• Approved adding a discussion on calendar and year round school to the agenda (8-0)
• Adopted the amended agenda (8-0)

Reunio'n de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond

The Richmond City School Board will discuss recommended possibilities for reopening schools, receive a presentation from the health director, and review a 90-day update on the RPD-RPS partnership. It will also consider second reading of Policy 8-2.2 on admissions and evaluate a contract over $250,000 with Smart Labs for STEM Academies.

• Discussion of recommended school reopening possibilities
• Presentation by Dr. Danny Avula, director of Richmond and Henrico Health Departments
• Evaluation of contract over $250,000 with Smart Labs for STEM Academies
• Second reading of Policy 8-2.2 - Admissions
• Receipt of 90-day update on RPD and RPS relationship

Richmond City School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

This meeting includes discussion of school reopening scenarios amid the pandemic, action on a contract over $250K for Smart Labs for STEM Academies, and revisions to Policy 8-2.2 Admissions. The board also receives updates on the 90-day review of the Richmond Police and Schools relationship and the JCT program.

• Discuss recommended school reopening scenarios
• Approve contract over $250,000 for Smart Labs for the STEM Academies
• Receive for second read and action revisions to Policy 8-2.2 Admissions
• Update on 90-day review of RPD and RPS relationship
• Receive a JCT update

The School Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved minutes from June 15 and June 29, 2020. The board received a presentation from health officials regarding COVID-19 risks and transmission in schools, though no decisions were made on reopening scenarios.

• Adopted the agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes of June 15, 2020 and work session of June 29, 2020 (7-0)
• Denied motion to limit health discussion to ten minutes and move public information (2-5)
• Approved motion to move Public Information prior to discussion of reopening scenarios (6-1)

Richmond City School Board Special Work Session - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board held a special work session to receive a COVID-19 update on reopening scenarios. The board also handled procedural items such as roll call, agenda adoption, and approval of minutes. The meeting was conducted virtually.

• Receive a COVID-19 update on reopening scenarios, with attached survey data and staff/family input documents

The School Board received an administrative update on COVID-19 reopening options and survey results. No decision was made on a reopening plan, as members requested more information on costs, medical guidance, and transportation before voting.

• Approved the agenda (5-1)

Sesio'n especial de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond - 6:00 p.m.

This special meeting of the Richmond City School Board will include a COVID-19 update on reopening scenarios. The board will also handle procedural items such as roll call and agenda approval. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Receive a COVID-19 update on reopening scenarios

Reunio'n de la Junta Escolar de la ciudad de Richmond - 5:30 p.m.

The board will vote on Title grants, a Camelot contract, suspension of promotion policy due to COVID-19, and budget adjustments. They will receive information on reopening scenarios, summer school, food and device distribution, graduation, and new curriculum. A racial equity plan proposal and the partnership with the Richmond Police Department are also presented.

• Implementation of Title I, II, III, IV grants for 2020-21
• Contract with Camelot for student services
• Suspension of Policy 5-4.2 on promotion and retention due to COVID-19
• Proposal for a Racial Justice Policy/Equity Plan
• Updated Memorandum of Understanding with Richmond Police Department

Richmond City School Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board met virtually to approve several financial and personnel actions. Key decisions included the approval of Title Grants, fiscal year budget adjustments, and updated tuition, meal, and rental rates.

• Approval of Title I, II, III, and IV Grants
• Approval of FY budget adjustments to comply with state requirements
• Approval of tuition, meal, and rental rates
• Authorization for the Superintendent to hire school-based personnel during June, July, and August 2020
• Approval of Personnel Actions

The School Board adopted an amended agenda and approved minutes from six previous meetings. The session included extensive public comments regarding racial disparities and the role of police in schools, but no substantive policy decisions were recorded.

• Adopted amended agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes for Feb 6, Feb 24, March 2, March 16, April 6, and June 1 meetings (7-0)

Richmond City School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board is voting on the adoption of new K-8 English Language Arts and mathematics curricula and related contracts exceeding $250,000. It will also approve the 2020-2021 salary schedule and receive multiple updates on COVID-19 response, including summer school, reopening scenarios, food distribution, computer/hotspot distribution, RPS@Home, and graduation.

• Second review and action on new K-8 ELA and math curricula adoption and related contracts over $250K
• Approval of the 2020-2021 salary schedule
• Receive an update on the Virginia Department of Education Memorandum of Understanding
• First read of revisions to Policy 8-2.2 Admissions
• Update on an employee with COVID-19

The Board unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the February 11, 2020 Budget Work Session, the May 14, 2020 special meeting, and the May 18, 2020 meeting. The session included public comments regarding the adoption of new ELA and Math curricula.

• Adopted amended agenda (8-0)
• Approved February 11, 2020 Budget Work Session minutes (8-0)
• Approved May 14, 2020 special meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved May 18, 2020 School Board meeting minutes (8-0)

Reunio'n de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond School Board will consider adopting new English language arts and math curricula and related contracts exceeding $250,000. The board will also analyze the 2020-2021 salary program and re-employment list, and receive updates on COVID-19-related items including summer school, reopening scenarios, food distribution, laptop distribution, and graduation.

• Second review and adoption of new ELA and math curricula and contracts over $250,000
• Analysis of the 2020–2021 salary program for implementation
• Analysis of the 2020–2021 re-employment list for implementation
• First reading of revisions to Policy 8-2.2 Admissions
• Updates on COVID-19 response: summer school, reopening assumptions, food distribution, device distribution, RPS@Home, and graduation

Comite' de Disciplina

The committee will hold a virtual meeting to take attendance and conduct business. A closed session will be convened to discuss student admissions or disciplinary matters involving academic records.

• Closed session regarding student admissions or disciplinary matters

Disciplinary Committee

The Richmond City Public Schools Disciplinary Committee will hold a virtual meeting to consider student disciplinary and scholastic record matters in a closed session, as permitted by Virginia law. The meeting includes roll call and approval of minutes before entering the closed session.

• Meeting will convene a closed session under §2.2-3711(A)(2) of the Code of Virginia for student disciplinary and scholastic record matters

The committee reviewed seven student disciplinary cases in a closed session. In all seven cases, the committee voted unanimously to modify the administration's recommendation of expulsion to either long-term suspension or suspension with time served.

• Case #1: Expulsion modified to long-term suspension and reassignment to alternative school
• Case #2: Expulsion modified to long-term suspension and return to zoned school
• Case #3: Expulsion modified to long-term suspension and reassignment to alternative school
• Case #4: Expulsion modified to suspension with time served and return to school
• Case #5: Expulsion modified to suspension with time served, alternative school, and fire prevention program
• Case #6: Expulsion modified to suspension with time served, alternative school, and fire prevention program
• Case #7: Expulsion modified to suspension with time served and return to zoned school

Reunio'n de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board will meet virtually to vote on the FY2021 final budget and the 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program. They will also consider authorizing the superintendent to make budget transfers for FY2020, and vote on suspending the student attendance policy. The board will receive updates on COVID-19 response including food distribution, device/hotspot distribution, online instruction, and graduation. Public comments must be submitted by email by 1:00 p.m. on May 18.

• Adoption of FY2021 final budget and 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program
• Recommendation to authorize superintendent to balance FY2020 accounts via budget transfers
• Proposal to suspend Policy 8-2.4 on student attendance and absence limits
• First review of new K-8 math and English language arts curricula
• COVID-19 updates on food distribution, device/hotspot distribution, online instruction, and graduation

Richmond City School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board met virtually to consider the FY21 and FY21-FY25 CIP budgets, a first review of new ELA and math curricula, and a suspension of the attendance policy due to COVID-19. Amendments to cut central office positions and the ASPIRE program to fund a COVID contingency failed. The board approved suspending the maximum absence limit and authorized the superintendent to make budget transfers.

• FY21 and FY21-FY25 CIP budgets received for action; amendments to cut 10 central office positions and ASPIRE failed
• Suspension of Board Policy 8-2.4 on attendance and truancy for the 2019-2020 school year approved
• First review of new K-8 ELA and math curriculum adoption
• COVID-19 updates on graduation, food distribution, computer/hotspot distribution, and online learning
• Personnel actions approved with divided votes

The School Board unanimously approved several sets of corrected minutes from previous meetings and budget sessions. The Board also voted to approve the meeting agenda, including one amendment to move the curriculum discussion.

• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda as amended to move curriculum discussion (7-1)
• Approved corrected minutes for October 10, 2019 Education Compact meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for January 30, 2020 Budget Work Session (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for February 3, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for February 18, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for February 4, 2020 Education Compact meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for May 4, 2020 School Board meeting (unanimous)

Richmond City School Board Special Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board holds a special virtual meeting to discuss the FY21 operating budget and the FY21-FY25 Capital Improvement Plan. A draft proposal for reductions in new spending is attached. No live public comment will be taken, but written comments may be submitted by email.

• Discussion of FY21 budget and FY21-25 CIP with a draft proposal for reductions in new spending
• Public comment period: written submissions only, due by 1:00 p.m. on meeting day
• Adoption of meeting agenda and approval of minutes

The School Board held a virtual special meeting where the only formal action taken was the adoption of the agenda. The remainder of the meeting consisted of public comments regarding curriculum spending, school facilities, and pandemic preparations.

• Adopted the agenda (7-0)

Reunio'n Especial de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond School Board will discuss the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budgets for FY21 and FY21–FY25. No public comment will be taken during the virtual meeting; citizens may submit comments by email to [email protected] by 1:00 p.m. on April 28, 2020.

• Discussion of CIP budgets for FY21 and FY21–FY25
• Public comment accepted only by email before April 28, 2020
• Meeting held virtually via Facebook Live
• Meeting video to be posted within 72 hours

Richmond City School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board met virtually and discussed updates on COVID-19 response, including food distribution, computer and hotspot distribution, and online learning. The board also approved several action items: a budget transfer for COVID-19 response, the SPED/IDEA grant, the 2020-2021 Head Start grant, personnel actions, and the addition of six CTE courses to the high school program of studies. FY20 and FY21 budget updates were also discussed.

• Approved budget transfer for COVID-19 response
• Approved SPED/IDEA grant for 2020-2021
• Approved 2020-2021 Head Start grant
• Approved addition of 6 CTE courses to high school program of studies
• Received updates on food distribution, computer/hotspot distribution, and online learning during COVID-19

The School Board met virtually via Zoom to conduct procedural business. The board approved an amended agenda to include a discussion on the district's COVID-19 response and approved minutes from five previous meetings.

• Approved agenda amendment to add COVID-19 response discussion (6-0)
• Approved minutes for Jan 21, Jan 27, April 20, April 23, and April 28 meetings (6-0)

Reunio'n de la Junta Escolar de la ciudad de Richmond: 6:00 p. m.

This virtual meeting of the Richmond City School Board includes discussions on budget updates for fiscal years 2020 and 2021, as well as updates on COVID-19 response in areas like food distribution, computer/hotspot distribution, and online learning. Board members will also analyze the implementation of grants (SPED/IDEA and Head Start), a high school program, budget transfers, and travel requests. Public comment is accepted via email only.

• Discuss FY2020 and FY2021 budget updates
• Receive COVID-19 update on food distribution
• Receive COVID-19 update on computer and hotspot distribution
• Receive COVID-19 update on online learning
• Analyze implementation of SPED/IDEA grant

Richmond City School Board Special Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board will receive and discuss budget updates for FY21, including a draft proposal for reductions in new spending and the STEM Academy budget. The meeting is held virtually with no live public comment; written comments may be submitted by email. No actions are scheduled on the budget at this meeting.

• Receive and discuss FY21 budget updates and draft proposal for reductions in new spending
• Discussion of STEM Academy budget (revised 4.28.20)
• Public comments accepted only via email to [email protected] by 1:00 p.m. on meeting day
• Virtual meeting streamed on Facebook; video posted within 72 hours

The School Board held a virtual special meeting where the only recorded action was the adoption of the agenda. The meeting included public comments regarding proposed budget cuts, teacher raises, and staffing for special education and ESL programs.

• Approved the agenda as presented (7-0)

Reunio'n especial de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond: 6:30 p. m.

The board holds a special virtual meeting to receive and discuss budget updates for fiscal year 2021. No public comment is taken during the meeting; written comments were accepted through April 23. The agenda is otherwise procedural with roll call and agenda adoption.

• Receive and discuss budget updates and FY21 budget (Discussion/Information item)
• Virtual meeting via Facebook, video posted within 72 hours
• No live public comment; written comments submitted to [email protected] by April 23

Richmond City School Board Special Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board will hold a special virtual meeting to receive and discuss budget updates for the FY21 budget, including a draft proposal for reductions in new spending. No public comments will be taken during the meeting, but written comments may be submitted. The board will also handle procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and agenda adoption.

• Receive and discuss budget updates and FY21 budget, with a draft proposal for reductions in new spending
• No public comment during meeting; written comments to be submitted by 1:00 p.m. on April 23, 2020
• Adoption of the agenda as presented (motion passed unanimously)

The Board unanimously adopted the meeting agenda. Members received and discussed proposed updates to the FY21 budget, which included reducing the recommended teacher and staff raise from 4% to 1% and cutting several planned staffing positions.

• Adopted the agenda (unanimous)

Reunio'n especial de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond: 6:00 p. m.

This is a special virtual meeting of the Richmond City School Board. The board will receive and discuss budget updates, including a draft proposal for reductions in new spending for fiscal year 2021. No live public comment is allowed; written comments must be submitted by 1:00 p.m. on the meeting day.

• Receive and discuss budget updates and FY21 budget draft proposal for reductions in new spending
• Public comment accepted only via email to [email protected] by 1:00 p.m. April 23
• Meeting held virtually via Facebook Live; video posted within 72 hours
• Procedural items: call to order, roll call, adoption of agenda

Reunio'n de la Junta Escolar de la ciudad de Richmond: 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board will hold a virtual meeting to act on resolutions for continuity of government and suspension of board policies during the COVID-19 pandemic. The board will also consider implementing the Carl Perkins grant, receive a COVID-19 update, and review a budget update and March 2020 financial report. Procedural items include roll call, approval of previous minutes, and public comment.

• Approve resolution for continuity of policies during COVID-19 pandemic
• Discuss resolution for suspension of School Board policies during COVID-19 pandemic
• Consider implementation of the Carl Perkins grant
• Receive budget update and approved FY21 budget
• Receive monthly financial report for March 2020

Richmond City School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board approved a resolution for continuity of government during the COVID-19 pandemic and a resolution suspending certain school board policies. The board also approved the Carl Perkins Grant and personnel actions, and received updates on COVID-19, Chromebook distribution, transportation pay, school cleaning, new school construction, and partnerships with J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. Budget updates and the March 2020 financial statement were presented.

• Approved Resolution for continuity of government during COVID19 Pandemic
• Approved Resolution for suspension of School Board policy during COVID19 Pandemic
• Approved Carl Perkins Grant for 2020-21
• Approved Personnel Actions
• Received update on Chromebook distribution

The School Board approved a resolution for continuity of government during the COVID-19 pandemic. The board also amended its agenda to include updates on Chromebooks, transportation pay, school cleaning, and new construction.

• Approved Resolution for continuity of government during the COVID-19 Pandemic as amended (8-1)
• Approved amended agenda to include updates on Chromebook distribution, transportation pay, school cleaning, and new school construction (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for meetings and public hearings held between November 4, 2019, and January 6, 2020 (unanimous)

Richmond City School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The board will vote on the middle school program of studies for SY2020-21 and personnel actions, receive an update on COVID-19 including grading policy recommendations, and discuss the FY2019-20 budget and plans for FY2020-21.

• Vote on Middle School Program of Studies for SY2020-21
• Vote on Personnel Actions
• COVID-19 update with grading policy recommendations
• Budget update on FY2019-20 and discussion of FY2020-21
• Announcement of R.E.B. Winner

The School Board approved a new grading policy for the COVID-19 pandemic and adopted the Middle School Program of Studies. The board also approved various personnel actions and authorized remote participation for members in quarantine.

• Approved Middle School Program of Studies (unanimous)
• Adopted COVID-19 grading policy and suspended policy 5-6.2 (6-0)
• Approved personnel actions including 4 nominations, 5 contract changes, and 1 transfer (5-1)
• Approved remote telephone participation for three board members (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda as amended (8-0)

Reunio'n de la Junta Escolar de la ciudad de Richmond: 6:00 p. m.

The Richmond School Board is meeting to receive a COVID-19 update and discuss the implementation of the middle school curriculum and personnel-related measures. The agenda includes opening procedures and board action items, but no votes on contracts or specific dollar amounts are listed. This meeting focuses on operational updates and policy discussions.

• Receive a COVID-19 update (item 4.01)
• Discuss implementation of middle school curriculum (item 2.01)
• Discuss implementation of personnel-related measures (item 2.02)

Revised Richmond City School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board will consider personnel actions, receive a coronavirus planning update, and vote on budget transfers related to COVID-19 response. The meeting also includes adopting the agenda, approving minutes, and receiving informational budget transfers. This is a revised meeting with video posted within 72 hours.

• Personnel actions for board approval (details not specified)
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) planning update and budget transfers including emergency funding resolution
• Informational budget transfers (no action required)
• Adoption of meeting agenda and approval of previous minutes
• Roll call, pledge of allegiance, and moment of silence

The School Board declared a state of emergency to facilitate the COVID-19 response, including closing schools and offices through April 13. The Board approved budget transfers and a resolution allowing for additional emergency funding. Personnel actions were also approved.

• Declared a state of emergency for Richmond Public Schools (unanimous)
• Approved emergency funding resolution allowing balance transfers up to $1,000,000 (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfers for COVID-19 response (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions including 5 nominations and 13 contract changes (unanimous)
• Approved telephone participation for members Elizabeth Doerr and Dawn Page (6-0)

Revised Richmond City School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m. - Spanish

The Richmond City School Board is meeting to review personnel-related measures and receive an updated plan on coronavirus response, along with budget transfer information. The agenda includes procedural opening items and closing. No specific dollar amounts or contract votes are listed.

• Discussion of implementation of personnel-related measures
• Receive updated planning on coronavirus and budget transfer measures
• Receive information on budget transfers

Equipo de construccio'n conjunta

The Joint Construction Team (Equipo de construcción conjunta) is meeting to receive calendar and budget updates for three school projects: Henry L. Marsh III Elementary, Cardinal Elementary, and River City Middle School. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and an open agenda portion. No specific dollar amounts or decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Calendar and budget update for Henry L. Marsh III Elementary School
• Calendar and budget update for Cardinal Elementary School
• Calendar and budget update for River City Middle School
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Open agenda for additional items

Joint Construction Team

The Joint Construction Team will discuss schedule and budget updates for Henry L. Marsh III Elementary School, Cardinal Elementary School, and River City Middle School. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and an open agenda for additional items.

• Schedule & Budget Update for Henry L. Marsh III Elementary School
• Schedule & Budget Update for Cardinal Elementary School
• Schedule & Budget Update for River City Middle School

Comite' de Disciplina

The Richmond City Public Schools Discipline Committee will meet on March 6, 2020, at the Richmond Alternative School. The agenda includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and a closed session to discuss student admission or disciplinary issues involving protected academic records. No public votes on specific cases or financial items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from January 16, 2020 and February 7, 2020 meetings
• Closed session under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(2) for student admission or discipline matters

Disciplinary Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from the January 16 and February 7 meetings. A closed session is requested to consider student admissions or disciplinary matters involving scholastic records.

• Approval of January 16, 2020 meeting minutes
• Approval of February 7, 2020 meeting minutes
• Closed session regarding student admissions or disciplinary matters

The committee reviewed 13 student disciplinary cases, granting several appeals to modify expulsions to suspensions. Some students were granted readmission or reassignment, while others had expulsions upheld.

• Case #1: Expulsion modified to suspension with time served (2-1)
• Case #5: Expulsion modified to suspension with time served (2-1)
• Case #6: Request for readmission granted (2-1)
• Case #7: Request for readmission granted (2-1)
• Case #8: Expulsion modified to suspension with time served and reassignment to alternative school (2-1)
• Case #9: Expulsion modified to suspension with time served and reassignment (2-1)
• Case #10: Expulsion modified to suspension with time served and reassignment (2-1)
• Case #11: Expulsion modified to suspension with time served and reassignment to alternative school (2-1)

Equipo de construccio'n conjunta

This is an informational meeting of the Richmond City Public Schools Joint Construction Team. The team will receive updates on the schedule and budget for George Mason Elementary, E.S.H. Greene Elementary, and a middle school on Hull Street. No votes or decisions are expected; items are presented for discussion only.

• Schedule and budget update for George Mason Elementary
• Schedule and budget update for E.S.H. Greene Elementary
• Schedule and budget update for the middle school on Hull Street
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Open agenda for additional discussion

Vacant/Non-Instructional/Surplused Property Committee (VPC) Meeting

The Vacant/Non-Instructional/Surplused Property Committee will review executive summaries for various properties. The meeting includes a tour of the Altria building and a preview of the Superintendent's vision for space.

• Approval of minutes from October 28, 2019, November 12, 2019, and January 29, 2020
• Tour of Altria building
• Review of Executive Summaries for properties

The committee discussed potential partnerships for the Altria building and the need for more collaboration between the City and RPS regarding surplused properties. Members reviewed executive summaries for properties to identify those for further research. The committee reached a consensus to recommend adding two Council members and the City attorney to the committee.

• Deferred approval of minutes from October 28, 2019, November 12, 2019, and January 29, 2019
• Consensus to propose adding two Council members and the City attorney to the committee to the full Board

Joint Construction Team

The Joint Construction Team will meet to approve minutes and receive schedule and budget updates for three school projects: George Mason Elementary, E.S.H. Greene Elementary, and a middle school on Hull Street. An open agenda period follows. No decisions or specific dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Schedule and budget update for George Mason Elementary
• Schedule and budget update for E.S.H. Greene Elementary
• Schedule and budget update for Middle School on Hull Street
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Open agenda for additional discussion

Reunio'n del Comite' de Propiedades Vacantes/No Educativas/Excedentes (VPC en ingle's)

The Vacant/Non-Educational/Surplus Properties Committee of Richmond City Public Schools is meeting to discuss and review properties. Agenda includes approving prior meeting minutes, a building tour, a superintendent presentation on space vision, and review of executive summaries. No specific properties or decisions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from Oct 28, 2019, Nov 12, 2019, and Jan 29, 2020 meetings
• Tour of Altria building at 2325 Maury Street
• Superintendent preliminary presentation on vision for space
• Review and discussion of property executive summaries
• Discussion of next steps

Richmond City School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board will receive updates on Dreams4RPS goals including academics, equity, and attendance, and hear a rezoning grandfathering update. The board will also consider personnel actions, board travel requests, and a first reading of the Middle School Program of Studies. A closed session for personnel matters is scheduled.

• Rezoning grandfathering update
• First read of 2020-21 Middle School Program of Studies
• Personnel actions for approval
• Board travel and district activity requests
• Attendance update at Day 90 by school

The School Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved minutes from October 2019. The board recognized several teachers with R.E.B. awards and issued proclamations for National Nutrition Month, School Social Workers Month, and Equity in Education.

• Adopted the agenda
• Approved October 10, 2019 Education Compact meeting minutes
• Approved October 21, 2019 School Board meeting minutes
• Proclaimed March 2020 as National Nutrition Month
• Proclaimed March 1-7, 2020 as School Social Work Week
• Recognized March 2020 as Virginia School Boards Association Equity in Education Month

Reunio'n de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond- 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond School Board will hear updates on the Dreams4RPS strategic plan, including academic goal 3, equity goal 5, and attendance goal 8. The board also receives a first reading of the 2020-21 middle school program of studies and an update on allowing students to remain in their schools during rezoning. A closed session is scheduled for personnel and legal matters.

• First reading of the 2020-21 middle school program of studies
• Update on allowing students to stay in their current schools during rezoning
• Presentation of finalist names for Amelia Street School
• Information on budget transfers
• Closed session for personnel and legal matters

Richmond City Special School Board Meeting

The Richmond City School Board held a public hearing on the proposed FY21 budget and 2020-2025 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), then voted to approve the superintendent's proposal with the addition of a $135,000 line item for menstrual supplies. The motion passed 6-1 with two abstentions.

• Public hearing held on FY21 budget and 2020-2025 CIP
• Superintendent's proposed FY21 budget and CIP approved with added $135,000 for menstrual supplies
• Vote: 6 in favor, 1 against (Jonathan Young), 2 abstentions (Patrick Sapini, Kenya J Gibson)
• Files include FY21 Superintendent's Budget Proposal, Budget Q&A, and Explanatory Notes

The School Board approved the Superintendent's proposed FY21 budget and 2020-2025 Capital Improvement Program budget. The approved budget includes a specific addition for student menstrual supplies. Two other proposed amendments to the budget failed for lack of a second.

• Approved FY21 budget and 2020-2025 CIP budget (6-1)
• Approved $135,000 line item for student menstrual supplies (Unanimous)
• Denied amendment for one-time bonus to teachers and instructional staff (Failed for lack of second)
• Denied amendment to reduce the proposed budget increase (Failed for lack of second)

Reunio'n Especial de la Junta Escolar de la ciudad de Richmond

The Richmond City School Board is holding a special meeting that includes a public hearing to gather community input on the proposed FY21 budget and the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for 2020-2025. After the hearing, the board will discuss the superintendent's proposed FY21 budget and the CIP.

• Public hearing to receive community input on FY21 budget and 2020-2025 Capital Improvement Program
• Discussion of superintendent's proposed FY21 budget and CIP
• Roll call and procedural opening and closing of the meeting

Equipo de construccio'n conjunta

The Richmond City Public Schools Joint Construction Team meets to receive schedule and budget updates for three school construction projects. All items are informational; no votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Schedule and budget update for George Mason Elementary
• Schedule and budget update for E.S.H. Primaria Greene Elementary
• Schedule and budget update for the middle school on Hull Street
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Open agenda for additional discussion

Joint Construction Team

This is a meeting of the Joint Construction Team for Richmond City Public Schools. The team will discuss schedule and budget updates for three school projects: George Mason Elementary, E.S.H. Greene Elementary, and a middle school on Hull Street. The agenda is primarily procedural and informational, with no votes or decisions specified.

• Schedule & budget update for George Mason Elementary
• Schedule & budget update for E.S.H. Greene Elementary
• Schedule & budget update for Middle School on Hull Street
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Open agenda for additional discussion

Richmond City School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board voted to approve recommended names for George Mason Elementary, E.S.H. Greene Elementary, and the new middle school on Hull Street. The board also adopted a new policy on alternative paths to earning standard credits and discussed the superintendent's proposed FY21 budget and capital improvement plan. Several informational updates were received, including quarterly financials for Patrick Henry School, a legislative update, and progress on Dreams4RPS priorities.

• Approved renaming George Mason Elementary, E.S.H. Greene Elementary, and the new Hull Street middle school
• Adopted Policy 5-4.4 – Alternative Paths to Attaining Standard Units of Credit
• Discussed superintendent's proposed FY21 budget and 2020-2025 CIP budget
• Received quarterly financial statements for Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts
• Approved personnel actions and board travel/activity requests

The School Board approved an amended agenda that removed a rezoning grandfathering update. The board recognized the Thomas Jefferson High School football team and issued a resolution for National School Counseling Week. Members received implementation updates on staff support and school culture priorities.

• Approved amended agenda removing rezoning grandfathering update
• Resolved to recognize February 3–7, 2020, as National School Counseling Week

Reunio'n de la Junta Escolar de la ciudad de Richmond: 6:00 p. m.

The board will discuss the Superintendent's proposed FY21 budget and Capital Improvement Program for 2020-2025. They will also consider recommended names for George Mason Elementary, E.S.H. Greene Elementary, and a new middle school on Hull Street, and receive a third reading of Policy 5-4.4 on alternative paths to earn credits. Other items include updates on Dreams4RPS priorities and financial reports.

• Discuss FY21 proposed budget and Capital Improvement Program 2020-2025
• Discuss recommended names for George Mason Elementary, E.S.H. Greene Elementary, and new middle school on Hull Street
• Third reading and discussion of Policy 5-4.4 'Alternative Paths to Attaining Standard Units of Credit'
• Receive quarterly financial reports from Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts
• Receive update on facility use and facility rental report

Equipo de construccio'n conjunta

The Joint Construction Team is meeting to review updates regarding school construction timelines and budgets. The discussion includes George Mason Elementary, Greene Elementary, and a middle school on Hull Street.

• Schedule and budget update for George Mason Elementary
• Schedule and budget update for Greene Elementary
• Schedule and budget update for the middle school on Hull Street

Joint Construction Team

The Joint Construction Team will review the meeting minutes and receive schedule and budget updates for George Mason Elementary, E.S.H. Greene Elementary, and the Middle School on Hull Street. The team will also consider any items on the open agenda. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Schedule & budget update for George Mason Elementary
• Schedule & budget update for E.S.H. Greene Elementary
• Schedule & budget update for Middle School on Hull Street
• Review of meeting minutes
• Open agenda items

Vacant/Non-Instructional/Surplused Property Committee (VPC) Meeting

The Vacant/Non-Instructional/Surplused Property Committee will hold a meeting at Linwood Holton Elementary School. The agenda includes a tour of 13 acres of property, discussion of metrics for prioritizing surplus properties, an update on maintenance and utility costs for VPC properties, and an update on Moore Street. The committee will also approve prior meeting minutes and outline next steps.

• Tour of 13 acres of surplus property
• Discussion on metrics, prioritization, and chronology for surplus properties
• Update on maintenance and utility costs for VPC properties
• Update on Moore Street property
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

The committee discussed developing a framework to prioritize the review of surplused buildings and the creation of subcommittees to evaluate properties. No formal votes were taken on property dispositions during the meeting.

• Proposed a framework for prioritizing buildings based on market value, rehabilitation costs, and use options
• Discussed creating teams/subcommittees to evaluate individual properties
• Reviewed maintenance costs including $1.5M for ACDC window replacements and $1.8M for Arthur Ashe roof replacement
• Discussed potential partnerships regarding the use of the Altria Building parking lot

Reunio'n del Comite' de Propiedad Vacante / No Instruccional / Excedente VPC

The Vacant/Non-Instructional/Surplus Property Committee will discuss metrics, prioritization, and timeline for handling surplus properties. They will also receive updates on maintenance and utility costs for those properties, and an update on Moore Street. A tour of the 13-acre Linwood Holton Elementary site is scheduled.

• Tour of Linwood Holton Elementary's 13-acre site
• Discussion on metrics, prioritization, and timeline for surplus properties
• Update on maintenance and utility costs for VPC properties
• Update on Moore Street property
• Discussion of next steps

Richmond City School Board Budget Work Session

The Richmond City School Board will hold a budget work session to discuss the Superintendent's proposed FY21 operating budget and the 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). This is a discussion and presentation item; no final votes are expected. The session is scheduled from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on February 11, 2020.

• Discussion of the Superintendent's proposed FY21 budget
• Discussion of the 2021-2025 CIP budget
• Review of attached budget documents (proposal, Q&A, master worksheet)
• Work session format with no formal action items

The Board held a work session to review the Superintendent's proposed FY21 budget and Capital Improvement Program budget. Members discussed teacher salary increases, staffing levels, and potential budget eliminations, but no formal votes were taken on these items.

• Proposed special Board meeting and public hearing for Feb. 24 at 6:00 p.m.

Sesio'n de trabajo sobre el presupuesto realizada por la Junta Escolar de la ciudad de Richmond

The Richmond City School Board will hold a work session to examine the proposed fiscal year 2021 budget presented by the superintendent. The session will also review the 2021‑2025 capital improvement program (CIP). The meeting is scheduled for February 11, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the School Board Room, 17th Floor City Hall, 301 N. Ninth Street.

• Take attendance (Item 1.01)
• Analyze FY21 budget proposal presented by the superintendent (Item 2.01)
• Discuss 2021‑2025 capital improvement program (CIP) (Item 2.01)
• Adjournment (Item 3.01)

Richmond City School Board Budget Work Session

The Richmond City School Board held a budget work session to discuss the Superintendent's proposed FY21 budget and the 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). No votes were taken; the session was for review and discussion only.

• Discussion of the Superintendent's proposed FY21 budget and 2021-2025 CIP budget

Sesio'n de trabajo sobre el presupuesto realizada por la Junta Escolar de la ciudad de Richmond

The Richmond City School Board holds a budget work session to discuss the Superintendent's proposed FY21 budget and the 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The session includes presentations and discussion but no final votes. The meeting runs from 6-8 PM at City Hall.

• Analysis of the Superintendent's proposed FY21 budget
• Review of the 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)

Comite' de Disciplina

This is a procedural meeting of the Richmond City Public Schools Discipline Committee. Items include taking attendance, approving previous minutes, and convening a closed meeting under Virginia code to discuss student admissions or disciplinary issues involving academic records.

• Closed meeting authorized under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(2) for student admission or disciplinary matters

Disciplinary Committee

The Disciplinary Committee will approve minutes from the prior meeting and then convene a closed session under Virginia law to discuss student admission or disciplinary issues. The agenda is procedural and contains no substantive public decisions.

• Approve minutes of January 16, 2020 meeting
• Convene closed session under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(2) for student disciplinary or admission matters

The committee reviewed five student disciplinary cases. It upheld one expulsion and granted appeals to modify the remaining four recommendations to suspensions or alternative school reassignments.

• Case #1: Expulsion modified to suspension until end of school year with reassignment September 2020
• Case #2: Recommendation of expulsion upheld
• Case #3: Expulsion modified to suspension with time served
• Case #4: Expulsion modified to reassignment to an alternative school
• Case #5: Expulsion modified to reassignment to an alternative school
• Deferred approval of January 16, 2020 meeting minutes

Sesio'n de trabajo sobre el presupuesto realizada por la Junta Escolar de la ciudad de Richmond

The Richmond City School Board will hold a budget work session to analyze the superintendent's proposed FY21 budget and the 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The session is a discussion and information item, not a final vote. The meeting includes procedural opening and adjournment.

• Analyze the superintendent's proposed FY21 budget
• Review the 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Discussion covers five priority goals: teaching/learning, staff, school cultures, partnerships, systems/infrastructure
• Meeting is a work session from 6-8 PM in the School Board Room

Richmond City School Board Budget Work Session

The Richmond City School Board will hold a work session to discuss the superintendent's proposed FY21 operating budget and the 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The meeting is for discussion and information only; no votes are scheduled. The budget priorities include rigorous teaching, skilled staff, safe schools, family partnerships, and modern infrastructure.

• Discussion of the superintendent's proposed FY21 operating budget and 2021-2025 CIP budget

The School Board met for an informal work session to discuss the proposed FY21 budget and Capital Improvement Program. No formal votes were taken; members requested additional data on staffing, salaries, and prioritization to be provided by February 10.

• No formal decisions made; meeting conducted as an informal session due to lack of quorum

Joint Construction Team

The Joint Construction Team of Richmond City Public Schools is meeting to discuss schedule and budget updates for three school projects: George Mason Elementary, E.S.H. Greene Elementary, and a new middle school on Hull Street. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and an open agenda period. No votes or decisions are specified.

• Schedule & budget update for George Mason Elementary
• Schedule & budget update for E.S.H. Greene Elementary
• Schedule & budget update for Middle School on Hull Street
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Open agenda for additional discussion

Equipo de construccio'n conjunta

The Joint Construction Team will receive schedule and budget updates for George Mason Elementary, Greene Elementary, and the Hull Street Middle School. The meeting also includes opening minutes and an open agenda item.

• Update on schedule and budget for George Mason Elementary
• Update on schedule and budget for Greene Elementary (E.S.H. Primaria)
• Update on schedule and budget for Hull Street Middle School
• Opening minutes
• Open agenda item

Compacto Educativo

This is the quarterly joint meeting of Richmond Public Schools, City Council, and the Mayor. The board will discuss updates from various offices, state advocacy measures, and a partnership for vacant or underused RPS properties. A presentation on the RPS budget request is scheduled, and the meeting includes approval of previous minutes.

• Approval of meeting minutes (Action/Consent)
• Updates from Mayor's Office, Joint Construction Team, and Education Committee
• Discussion on partnership for vacant and underused RPS properties
• Presentation and discussion of Richmond Public Schools budget request
• Update on state advocacy measures

Education Compact Meeting

The Education Compact quarterly meeting will review updates from the Mayor's Office, the Joint Construction Team, the Education & Human Services Committee, and Richmond Public Schools. It will provide an update on state advocacy efforts and discuss a partnership on vacant and underutilized RPS properties. The meeting will also present the Richmond Public Schools FY21 budget request for discussion.

• Opening remarks and approval of minutes (Item 1.01)
• Updates from the Mayor's Office, Joint Construction Team, Education & Human Services Committee, and Richmond Public Schools (Item 1.02)
• Update and discussion of state advocacy efforts (Item 1.03)
• Discussion of partnership on vacant and underutilized RPS properties (Item 1.04)
• Presentation and discussion of the Richmond Public Schools FY21 budget request (Item 1.05)

The Education Compact met to review budget projections, school construction costs, and state advocacy efforts. The City agreed to waive past due stormwater fees owed by RPS. Members discussed forming a joint property team to manage vacant and underutilized school properties.

• City agreed to waive past due stormwater fees owed by RPS
• RPS School Board approved Quit Claim Deed for Moore Street property to the City (Feb 3rd)

Richmond City School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board will hold a public hearing on renaming Amelia Street School and on the superintendent's proposed FY21 budget and 2020-2025 CIP. The board will also discuss the budget and take action on several policies including computer use, quorum rules, and the high school program of studies. Finalist names for renaming three schools will be presented.

• Public hearing on renaming Amelia Street School
• Public hearing and discussion of FY21 budget and 2020-2025 CIP
• Action on Policies 7.3-11 and 8-3.2 on computer system use
• Action on High School Program of Studies SY 2020-2021
• Resolution for a quit claim deed for the Moore Street Building

The School Board unanimously voted to amend the meeting agenda to include a property deed transfer and remove a financial report. The Board received progress updates on the Dreams4RPS Priority 1 teaching and learning initiatives and Goal 5 equity metrics. Public hearings were held regarding the renaming of Amelia Street School and the proposed FY21 budget.

• Approved unanimous motion to amend agenda to add Moore Street Quit Claim Deed transfer to City of Richmond
• Approved unanimous motion to remove quarterly financials for Patrick Henry School of Science & Arts from agenda

Sesio'n de trabajo sobre el presupuesto realizada por la Junta Escolar de la ciudad de Richmond

The Richmond City School Board holds a budget work session to review the Superintendent's proposed FY21 budget and the 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The agenda includes a presentation on stormwater and discussion of priorities for teaching, staff, school culture, family partnerships, and infrastructure. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and information session.

• Presentation on stormwater management (budget item 2.01)
• Analysis of Superintendent's proposed FY21 budget (Priorities 1-4) (2.02)
• Review of 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) (2.02)
• Discussion covers teaching, staff support, school culture, family partnerships, and infrastructure

Equipo de construccio'n conjunta

The Joint Construction Team (Equipo de construcción conjunta) will meet to receive schedule and budget updates for George Mason Elementary, E.S.H. Greene Elementary, and a middle school on Hull Street. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and an open agenda item for additional discussion. All items are informational only.

• Update on schedule and budget for George Mason Elementary
• Update on schedule and budget for E.S.H. Greene Elementary
• Update on schedule and budget for middle school on Hull Street
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Open agenda for further discussion

Joint Construction Team

The Joint Construction Team is meeting to receive schedule and budget updates for three school projects: George Mason Elementary, E.S.H. Greene Elementary, and a middle school on Hull Street. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and an open agenda item. No decisions or votes on specific contracts are listed.

• Schedule & Budget Update for George Mason Elementary
• Schedule & Budget Update for E.S.H. Greene Elementary
• Schedule & Budget Update for Middle School on Hull Street
• Approval of minutes from prior meeting
• Open agenda for additional discussion

Richmond City School Board Budget Work Session

The Richmond City School Board holds a budget work session to discuss the superintendent's proposed FY21 budget, covering priorities 1-3, and the 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). A stormwater presentation is also scheduled. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and information session only.

• Discussion of superintendent's proposed FY21 budget (priorities 1-3)
• Review of 2021-2025 CIP budget
• Stormwater presentation
• Approval of previous meeting minutes (consent item)

The Board discussed the Superintendent's proposed FY21 budget priorities and requested more detailed documentation on staffing and spending. Members also reviewed a $3.3M storm water utility fee dispute with the City's Department of Public Works.

• Consensus reached to write a Resolution regarding the Board's stance on storm water fees

Comite' de propiedades no educativas/excedentes (NPC en ingle's)

This is a procedural meeting of the Non-Educational/Surplus Properties Committee. The committee will review the Moore Street School Memorandum of Understanding, discuss site visits, and receive updates on maintenance and utility costs for vacant properties. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Site visit to Moore Street School property
• Review of Moore Street School Memorandum of Understanding
• Update on maintenance and utility costs for vacant properties
• Discussion of priorities and timeline for surplus property measures

Non-Instructional/Surplussed Property Committee (NPC)

The Non-Instructional/Surplussed Property Committee will discuss surplus school properties, including a tour of Moore Street School and review of a related memorandum of understanding. The agenda also includes updates on maintenance and utility costs for other properties and discussion on prioritization metrics.

• Tour of Moore Street School Property
• Review of Moore Street MOU
• Update on maintenance and utility costs for VPC properties
• Discussion on metrics, prioritization, and chronology

The Non-Instructional/Surplussed Property Committee met to review the process for returning properties to the City of Richmond. Members discussed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding VCU's interest in using the Moore Street Building for child care and urban education. No formal recommendations or decisions were made as the committee is strictly for fact-finding.

Richmond City School Board Public Hearing - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board will hold a public hearing. Board members will take roll call, approve the meeting minutes, and receive public comment regarding the possible renaming of George Mason Elementary School. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Roll call of board members
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Public comment on renaming George Mason Elementary School

The School Board received public comments and name recommendations for the renaming of George Mason Elementary School. No formal decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Legislative Committee Meeting

The Legislative Committee of the Richmond City Public Schools Board meets to discuss legislative advocacy updates, review pending legislation, and review the session calendar. The meeting consists of procedural items including roll call and approval of prior minutes, with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.

• Receive legislative advocacy updates
• Review of pending legislation
• Review of session calendar

The Ad-Hoc Legislative Committee reviewed several proposed bills and established the district's position on each. The committee indicated support, opposition, or a need to monitor specific legislation regarding school operations, staffing, and student safety.

• Support SB729 to eliminate requirement for principals to send specific incidents to law enforcement
• Oppose requirement for Election Day to be a school holiday
• Support lockdown drills requiring 24 hour notice
• Support HB392 regarding applicants for employment and volunteer services
• Support HB399 regarding state accountability reporting and subgroup size
• Support HB415 to ensure suspended students have access to grades and work
• Oppose requirement for a Resource Officer in every school
• Oppose SB694 requiring computer science/technology courses for grades 6, 7, and 8

Reunio'n del comite' legislativo

The Richmond City School Board's legislative committee will hold a discussion meeting to receive updates on legislative advocacy, review pending legislation, and review the session calendar. No specific votes or action items are listed on the agenda; the meeting is primarily informational and procedural.

• Receive updates on legislative advocacy (discussion)
• Review of legislation (discussion)
• Review of session calendar (discussion)

Reunio'n de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond: 6:00 p. m.

The Richmond School Board will hold a public hearing on naming a new middle school on Hull Street, discuss a recommendation to address $130,000 in budget cuts, and receive updates on the FY2021 budget and Dreams4RPS strategic plan. The board also considers policy revisions on GPA rankings and computer use.

• Public hearing on naming a new middle school on Hull Street
• Recommendation to address $130,000 in budget cuts (action item)
• Discussion of FY2021 budget and financial report through October 2019
• Second reading of policy 5-6.3 on GPA class rankings and honor roll
• Third reading of policies on computer use (7.3-11) and acceptable use (8-3.2)

Richmond City School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board will discuss the FY 2021 budget, receive updates on the Dreams4RPS plan, and address a $130,000 budget shortfall. The board also approved the 2020-2021 school calendar and revised policies on GPA class rankings, while a policy on acceptable computer system use failed.

• Public hearing on naming the new middle school on Hull Street
• Discussion of the FY' 21 budget proposal
• Approval of the 2020-2021 school calendar
• Approval to address a $130,000 budget shortfall in legal services
• Third read and action on acceptable computer system use policies (motion failed)

The Board held a public hearing on naming a new middle school on Hull Street and received implementation updates on the Dreams4RPS infrastructure and academic goals. Superintendent Jason Kamras presented proposed budget highlights for FY21, including staff raises and new positions. No formal votes on budget or naming were recorded.

• Approved addition of 'Legal from closed session' to the agenda

Comite' de Disciplina

This meeting of the Richmond Public Schools Discipline Committee is largely procedural: the committee will take attendance, approve minutes from December 19, 2019, and then convene a closed meeting to discuss student admission or disciplinary issues involving academic records, as permitted by Virginia law. No substantive public decisions are on the agenda.

• Closed meeting under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(2) for student admission or disciplinary matters
• Approval of minutes from December 19, 2019 Discipline Committee meeting

Disciplinary Committee

The Richmond City Public Schools Disciplinary Committee is meeting to consider student disciplinary and admission matters in a closed session, as permitted by Virginia law. The agenda also includes roll call and approval of the previous meeting's minutes as routine action items.

• Approve minutes of December 19, 2019 meeting
• Convene closed session under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(2) for student disciplinary/admission records
• Roll call and opening procedures

The committee reviewed four student disciplinary cases in closed session. In all four instances, the committee voted to modify or vacate previous expulsion recommendations, resulting in suspensions or reassignments.

• Approved minutes of the December 19, 2019 meeting
• Case #1: Modified expulsion to suspension until February 14, 2020 and reassigned student
• Case #2: Granted appeal of expulsion, modified to suspension with time served, and reassigned student
• Case #3: Granted appeal of expulsion, modified to suspension with time served, and reassigned student
• Case #4: Granted appeal of expulsion, vacated previous decision, and reassigned student to an alternative school

Joint Construction Team

The Joint Construction Team is meeting to approve minutes and receive schedule and budget updates for three school construction projects: George Mason Elementary (facade), E.S.H. Greene Elementary, and a Middle School on Hull Street. The agenda does not indicate any votes or decisions; these are status updates.

• Schedule and budget update for George Mason Elementary - GMES Facade
• Schedule and budget update for E.S.H. Greene Elementary
• Schedule and budget update for Middle School on Hull Street

Equipo de construccio'n conjunta

The Joint Construction Team is receiving informational updates on schedules and budgets for George Mason Elementary (facade), E.S.H. Greene Elementary, and a middle school on Hull Street. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a working session with reports only.

• Schedule and budget update for George Mason Elementary facade (GMES Facade)
• Schedule and budget update for E.S.H. Greene Elementary
• Schedule and budget update for the middle school on Hull Street
• Approval of minutes from prior meeting
• Open agenda for additional discussion

Richmond City School Board Special Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the renaming of E.S. H. Green Elementary School. The board will receive comments from the community on the proposed name change.

• Public hearing to receive comment on renaming E.S. H. Green Elementary School at 1745 Catalina Drive

The board held a public hearing to receive community input regarding the renaming of E. S. H. Greene Elementary School. Residents and a school-based team recommended the name Cardinal Elementary. No formal votes were taken as a quorum was not present.

Ad-Hoc Legislative Committee Meeting

The Ad-Hoc Legislative Committee will hold a discussion-only meeting. Items include reviewing the governor’s proposed K-12 budget, Richmond Public Schools’ requested legislation, other introduced bills, and advocacy activities. The agenda links these reviews to district priorities for teaching, staff support, school safety, family partnerships, and infrastructure. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled.

• Review of Governor's Proposed K-12 Budget and Other Legislative Updates
• Review of RPS Requested Legislation
• Review of Other Introduced Legislation
• Discussion of Advocacy Activities

The committee reviewed the Governor's proposed K-12 budget and analyzed legislation impacting Richmond Public Schools. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Reunio'n Especial de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board is holding a special meeting to receive public comments on a proposal to rename E.S.H. Greene Primary School. No other business is scheduled. The meeting consists of roll call, the public hearing, and adjournment.

• Public hearing to receive comments on renaming E.S.H. Greene Primary School (1745 Catalina Drive, Richmond)

Reunio'n del Comite' Legislativo Ad-Hoc

The Richmond City Public Schools Legislative Ad-Hoc Committee will discuss the governor's proposed K-12 budget and other legislative updates, review RPS-requested and other introduced legislation, and plan advocacy activities. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are discussion only.

• Review of governor's proposed K-12 budget and legislative updates
• Review of RPS-requested legislation
• Review of other introduced legislation
• Discussion of advocacy activities

Joint Construction Team

The Joint Construction Team will review meeting minutes and receive schedule and budget updates for three school construction projects: George Mason Elementary, E.S.H. Greene Elementary, and a new middle school on Hull Street. An open agenda item is also included.

• Minutes from prior meeting
• Schedule & budget update for George Mason Elementary
• Schedule & budget update for E.S.H. Greene Elementary
• Schedule & budget update for Middle School on Hull Street
• Open agenda for additional discussion

Equipo de construccio'n conjunta

The Joint Construction Team will receive informational updates on schedule and budget for George Mason Elementary, E.S.H. Greene Elementary, and a middle school on Hull Street. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting consists of opening business and these updates.

• Schedule and budget update for George Mason Elementary
• Schedule and budget update for E.S.H. Greene Elementary
• Schedule and budget update for the middle school on Hull Street
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

Richmond City School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The School Board met to elect officers, approve various personnel and policy actions, and hold a public hearing regarding the renaming of George Mason Elementary School. Members also discussed recommendations to address a $130,000 budget shortfall.

• Public hearing on renaming George Mason Elementary School
• Expansion of advanced studies diploma requirements at Richmond Community High School
• Expansion of military-related course requirements at Franklin Military Academy
• Discussion of recommendations to address a $130,000 budget shortfall
• Resolution requesting use of City Council Chambers for 2020 meetings

The School Board elected Linda Owen as Chair and Cheryl Burke as Vice Chair. The board also approved expanding specific academic and military course requirements for students at Richmond Community High School and Franklin Military Academy.

• Appointed Linda Owen as Chair (6-2)
• Appointed Cheryl Burke as Vice Chair (7-2)
• Appointed Angela Wilson (Clerk), Tracy Epp (Agent), and Darin Simmons, Jr. (Deputy Agent) unanimously
• Approved minutes of October 7, 2019 meeting (7-0)
• Set meeting dates for 1st and 3rd Monday of each month unanimously
• Approved resolution to use City Council Chambers for 2020 meetings unanimously
• Expanded advanced studies diploma graduation requirement to all Richmond Community High School students unanimously
• Expanded military related course requirement to all Franklin Military Academy students unanimously

Richmond City School Board Meeting - 4:30 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board will hold a meeting including roll call, approval of minutes, and a discussion item regarding a Memorandum of Understanding with the Virginia Department of Education. No votes on contracts or policy changes are scheduled.

• Discussion of Memorandum of Understanding with Virginia Department of Education

The Board reviewed the Richmond Public Schools Strategic Plan and progress toward its goals. Members discussed the Virginia Department of Education's (VDOE) role in auditing transcripts, approving hires and purchases, and reviewing curriculum documents. No formal votes were recorded.

Reunion de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond: 4:30 p. m.

The Richmond City School Board will discuss a memorandum of understanding with the Virginia Department of Education. The remainder of the agenda consists of roll call and adjournment.

• Discussion of memorandum of understanding with Virginia Department of Education

Reunio'n de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond - 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City School Board will vote on recommendations to address $130,000 in budget cuts and a minor modification to high school graduation requirements. They will also hear public comments on renaming George Mason Elementary School and receive a first reading of a policy on GPA class rankings and honor roll. The meeting includes election of board officers and updates on capital improvement projects and the 2020-2021 school calendar.

• Public hearing on renaming George Mason Elementary School (813 N. 28th St.)
• Action on recommendations to address $130,000 budget cuts
• Action on minor modification to high school graduation requirements
• First reading of policy 5-6.3 on GPA class rankings and honor roll
• Update on the second draft of the 2020-2021 school calendar

School Board Governance

The Richmond City School Board will meet to review and update its governance practices. Topics include effective board operations, revising board norms and protocols, setting priorities, and hearing an update from Superintendent Jason Kamras. The agenda also includes a working lunch and a look‑ahead discussion.

• Effective School Boards and Scenarios; Data Discussion Trust
• Review/Update Board Norms & Protocols
• Setting Board Priorities
• Working Lunch
• Superintendent's Update – Jason Kamras

Gobierno de la Junta Escolar

This is a governance work session of the Richmond City School Board. The agenda includes discussion of effective school boards and trust data, review and update of board norms and protocols, and setting board priorities. No votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion of effective school boards and trust data
• Review and update of board norms and protocols
• Setting board priorities
• Superintendent update