Richmond City Public Schools public meetings in 2022

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

This is a procedural meeting of the Richmond City Public Schools Disciplinary Committee. The agenda includes a roll call and a motion to convene a closed session to discuss student disciplinary matters and scholastic records, as permitted by Virginia law. No public votes on policy or budget are scheduled.

• Roll call for attendance
• Motion to convene 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 closed session. In all seven instances, the committee voted to grant the appeal of expulsion and modify the recommendation to suspension with time served.

• Case 1: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to suspension with time served and reassigned to alternative school (Unanimous)
• Case 2: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to suspension with time served and reassigned to alternative school (2-1)
• Case 3: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to suspension with time served and return to assigned comprehensive school (2-1)
• Case 4: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to suspension with time served and reassigned to another comprehensive school (2-1)
• Case 5: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to suspension with time served and reassigned to alternative school then different comprehensive school (2-1)
• Case 6: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to suspension with time served and reassigned to alternative school then different comprehensive school (2-1)
• Case 7: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to suspension with time served and reassigned to alternative school (2-1)

RPS-LULAC Task Force on the Status of Latino Students and English Learners Meeting

The RPS-LULAC Task Force on the Status of Latino Students and English Learners is meeting to conduct subcommittee work sessions and compile asks addressing barriers. The agenda includes introductions, purpose, meeting norms, and subcommittee introductions. This is a procedural working meeting with no binding decisions or financial items.

• Subcommittee work session to discuss barriers and compile asks
• Introduction of subcommittees and task force members
• Purpose of the task force on Latino students and English learners

Richmond City School Board Meeting

The Richmond City School Board will meet to take action on several items, including a salary schedule update, contracts over $250,000, and revisions to the textbooks policy. The board will also receive updates on enrollment, George Wythe High School, Fox Elementary, Head Start, collective bargaining, and the Moore Street property. Discussions include FY23-24 budget priorities and the 2023-24 school calendar.

• Action on FY23 salary schedule update
• Action on contracts over $250k (custodial, Ricoh)
• Action on revisions to Policy 5-5.5 Textbooks and Instructional Materials
• Action on inclusion in Albemarle regional migrant program
• Action on Personnel Actions

The Board approved personnel changes, updated the salary schedule, and authorized the City to seek proposals for the Moore Street property. It also approved three contracts exceeding $250,000 for custodial, copier, and transportation services.

• Approved personnel actions for 76 employees (6-1-2-0)
• Approved custodial services contract over $250k (8-0-1-0)
• Approved copier services contract over $250k (8-0-1-0)
• Approved transportation services contract over $250k (9-0-0-0)
• Approved salary schedule updates including specialist classifications and stipends (unanimous)
• Approved inclusion in the Albemarle regional migrant program (unanimous)
• Authorized City of Richmond to solicit proposals for the Moore Street property (8-0-1-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy 5-5.5 Textbooks and Instructional Materials (unanimous)

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond-lunes, 05 de diciembre de 2022

The Richmond City School Board will receive updates on enrollment, curriculum, Fox Elementary, Head Start, collective bargaining, and the Moore Street property. The board will also discuss FY23-24 budget priorities, the 2023-24 school calendar, and the RPS Foundation. Action items include first reading of contracts over $250,000 and approval of policy revisions.

• First reading of contracts over $250,000
• FY23-24 budget priorities discussion
• 2023-24 school calendar discussion
• Update on collective bargaining
• Update on Moore Street property

Richmond City School Board Meeting-Work Session

The Richmond City School Board will hold a work session at Armstrong High School. They will discuss rezoning of Thomas Jefferson High School and Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School, receive legal updates on the Arthur Ashe Center, and consider policy revisions and contracts over $250,000.

• Discuss rezoning of Thomas Jefferson High School and Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School
• Receive legal update on Arthur Ashe Center
• First read of revisions to Policy 5-5.5 Textbooks and Instructional Materials
• First read of contracts over $250k (custodial, Ricoh, transportation)
• Discuss school renamings

The Board authorized a permanent roof solution for Fox Elementary School and voted to begin the renaming process for three schools. Members also approved various personnel actions and mental health partnership contracts.

• Approved permanent roof solution for Fox Elementary School at approximately $3.2M (Unanimous)
• Approved renaming process for John B. Cary Elementary, Binford Middle, and Ginter Park Elementary (5-3-0-1)
• Approved personnel actions for 130 employees (8-0-1-0)
• Approved socioemotional learning/mental health contracts for RBHA, ChildSavers, and Communities in Schools (Unanimous)
• Authorized legal counsel to send follow-up letter to City Attorney regarding Arthur Ashe Center disposition (Verbal consensus)
• Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda (Unanimous)

Sesión de trabajo sobre la reunión realizada por la Junta Escolar de la ciudad de-Lunes, 21 de noviembre de 2022

The Richmond City School Board will hold a work session to discuss and receive updates on several administrative and policy matters. Key items include a first reading of policy revisions on textbooks and instructional materials, contracts exceeding $250,000, and school name changes. The board will also discuss the rezoning of Thomas Jefferson High School and Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School.

• Receive legal update on Arthur Ashe Center
• First reading of Policy 5-5.5 (Textbooks and Instructional Materials) revisions
• Receive for first reading contracts over $250,000
• Discuss school name changes
• Discuss rezoning of Thomas Jefferson High School and Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School

Disciplinary Committee Meeting-Updated

The Richmond City Public Schools Disciplinary Committee will hold a closed session to discuss student disciplinary matters and scholastic records. The agenda also includes a roll call and approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Roll call of committee members
• Approve minutes of October 6, 2022 meeting
• Convene closed session for student disciplinary matters (per Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(2))

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Richmond School Board Disciplinary Committee meeting includes routine opening items (roll call, approval of October 6 minutes) and a vote to convene a closed session under Virginia law to discuss student admission or disciplinary matters involving scholastic records. No public discussion of specific cases is listed; the committee will then adjourn.

• Approve minutes of the October 6, 2022 meeting
• Convene closed session to consider student admission or disciplinary matters (§2.2-3711(A)(2))
• Meeting held at Richmond Alternative School, 119 W. Leigh Street

The committee met to review student disciplinary matters in a closed session. The committee voted unanimously to uphold the administration's recommendation of expulsion for two separate cases.

• Approved minutes of October 6, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Voted to enter closed session to discuss student scholastic records (unanimous)
• Certified closed meeting was conducted according to law (unanimous)
• Upheld administration recommendation of expulsion for Case #: 1 (unanimous)
• Upheld administration recommendation of expulsion for Case #: 2 (unanimous)

Richmond City School Board & VDOE Meeting

The Richmond City School Board and VDOE are meeting to discuss a Memorandum of Understanding. The agenda includes opening remarks, review of meeting notes, and a discussion of the MOU. The meeting concludes with adjournment.

• Discuss Memorandum of Understanding with Virginia Department of Education

Richmond City School Board Meeting-Work Session

The Richmond City School Board will hold a work session to discuss and take action on several items, including personnel actions, revisions to promotion/retention and leave policies, a health care contract, and a salary schedule update. They will also receive updates on teacher retention and satisfaction goals, George Wythe and Fox Elementary schools, COVID mitigation strategies, and a VDOE corrective action plan. Public comment will be received in person.

• Receive for action a health care contract (Cigna)
• Receive for action a salary schedule update (FY23)
• Receive for action revisions to Policy 5-4.2 Promotion and Retention of Pupils and Policy 7-7.7 Employee Absences/Leave
• Receive update on George Wythe High School
• Receive update on VDOE/RPS Memorandum of Understanding and Corrective Action Plan

The Board approved a health care benefits contract, updated the salary schedule, and revised policies on pupil promotion and employee leave. It also directed the superintendent to provide a detailed written report on the William Fox Elementary fire investigation by December 5, 2022.

• Approved health care benefits contract (7-0-1-1)
• Approved salary schedule updates and three new position titles (8-0-0-1)
• Approved revisions to Policy 5-4.2 (Promotion and Retention of Pupils) and Policy 7-7.7 (Employee Absences/Leave) (7-0-1-1)
• Approved personnel actions including 7 nominations and 23 contract changes (5-0-1-3)
• Approved COVID mitigation recommendations to make masks optional (7-1-0-1)
• Directed superintendent to present options to restrict secondary student cell phone use and YouTube access by January 2023 (7-1-0-1)
• Required written report on William Fox Elementary fire investigation and safety failures by Dec 5, 2022 (8-0-0-1)
• Set November School Board Meeting date for November 21

Sesión de trabajo sobre la reunión realizada por la Junta Escolar de la ciudad de Richmond, lunes, 17 de octubre de 2022

The Richmond City School Board will approve the October 3 meeting minutes and the agenda for this session. It will receive public comments, updates on teacher retention goals, policy revisions, and several contracts for review, including those exceeding $250,000. Additional items include a medical care contract, salary program update, and upcoming board meeting dates.

• Approve the October 3, 2022 board meeting minutes
• Approve the agenda for the October 17 session
• Receive contracts exceeding $250 000 for district review
• Receive the medical care contract for implementation
• Receive updates on teacher retention and satisfaction goals

Reunión del Comité Disciplinar

This meeting of the Richmond City Public Schools Disciplinary Committee is largely procedural, consisting of a roll call and a closed session. During the closed session, the committee will discuss admission or disciplinary matters involving student records, as permitted by Virginia law. No public votes on policies or budgets are scheduled.

• Roll call for attendance
• Closed meeting under Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A)(2) to discuss student records and discipline

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Richmond School Board's Disciplinary Committee will convene a closed session under Virginia law to discuss student disciplinary matters involving scholastic records. The meeting includes roll call and is largely procedural, with no public votes or financial items on the agenda.

• Convene closed session per §2.2-3711(A)(2) of Virginia Code to consider student admission/disciplinary matters involving scholastic records

The committee met in closed session to review a student disciplinary matter. The committee voted unanimously to grant an appeal of expulsion for Case #1.

• Granted appeal of expulsion for Case #1 (Unanimous)
• Modified Case #1 expulsion to time served and assignment to alternative school (Unanimous)

Richmond City School Board Meeting

The Richmond City School Board will consider a resolution on transgender student protections and updates to the salary schedule. The board will also receive updates on accreditation, graduation, attendance, and the progress at George Wythe High and Fox Elementary schools. Public comment will be taken in person.

• Action on RPS Transgender Student Protection Resolution
• Receive for action salary schedule update (FY23)
• Receive for review contracts over $250k
• Update on George Wythe High School
• Update on Fox Elementary School

The Board approved a motion to assemble cross-functional working groups to review core curricula and develop a three-year plan starting in the 2023-2024 school year. The Board also received construction updates for George Wythe High School and Fox Elementary School.

• Approved creation of curriculum working groups for language arts, math, and science (5-4)
• Approved minutes from seven meetings between January and September 2022 (6-0-0-3)
• Approved amended agenda to include VDOE and OSQ communications discussion (6-0-0-3)
• Failed motion to immediately end the mask mandate (no second)

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond, Lunes, 03 de octubre de 2022

The Richmond School Board will meet to discuss and receive for implementation a resolution protecting transgender students, along with contracts exceeding $250,000. The board will also receive updates on Dreams4RPS goals, Fox Elementary School, and curriculum. Other items include approving meeting minutes, travel requests, and budget transfers.

• Receive resolution on protection of transgender students (Item 6.01)
• Receive contracts over $250,000 for review (Item 5.04)
• Update on George Wythe High School and Fox Elementary School (Items 5.01, 5.02)
• First reading of policies on student promotion/retention and employee leave (Item 7.02)
• Discuss timeline for 2023-2024 school calendar (Item 7.03)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Policy Committee is meeting to review four policies, including a proposed new policy on instructional materials with sexually explicit content. Other policies under review cover student promotion and retention, employee absences and leave, and dress code. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a review session.

• Review of new Policy 5-5.10 Instructional Materials with Sexually Explicit Content
• Review of Policy 5-4.2 Promotion and Retention of Pupils
• Review of Policy 7-7.7 Employee Absences/Leave
• Review of Policy 7-3.4 Dress Code
• Approval of minutes from June 29, 2022 Policy Committee Meeting

School Board of the City of Richmond Meeting-Work Session

The Richmond School Board holds a work session with discussions on school attendance boundaries for Moore Street and 13 Acres, the Latino Community Taskforce, legal counsel, and updates on the Arthur Ashe Center. The board will also receive a quarterly financial report for Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts and personnel actions.

• Discuss Moore Street and 13 Acres school attendance boundaries
• Receive quarterly financial report for Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts (PHSSA)
• Discuss Latino Community Taskforce
• Discuss updates on Arthur Ashe Center
• Receive for action Personnel Actions

The School Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding to transfer operations of the Moore Street property to the City of Richmond. The Board also adopted a proposal to establish the Latino Community Taskforce and appointed its co-chairs. A motion to secure in-house legal counsel failed for lack of a second.

• Approved MOU to transfer Moore Street property operations to the City of Richmond (7-0-1-1)
• Adopted LULAC proposal for the Latino Community Taskforce with flexibility for additional members (8-0-0-1)
• Appointed Ms. Rizzi, Ms. Jones, and two LULAC representatives as co-chairs of the Hispanic Taskforce Committee (8-0-0-1)
• Approved minutes of the June 11, 2022 School Board Retreat (7-0-1-1)
• Denied motion to hire a deputy/assistant School Board Clerk (1-6-0-2)
• Motion to secure in-house legal counsel failed (no second)

Sesión de trabajo - Reunión de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond

The Richmond City School Board will receive a quarterly financial report from Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts and an update from the RPS Foundation. Board members will discuss the Moore Street limits and the 13‑Acre project, the Latino community workgroup, and updates to the Arthur Ashe Center. The agenda also includes standard opening, recognitions, public comment, consent items, and a private session on personnel matters.

• 4.01 Receive quarterly financial report of Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts
• 5.01 Receive updated information from the RPS Foundation
• 5.02 Discuss limits of Moore Street and the 13‑Acre project
• 5.03 Discuss the Latino community workgroup
• 5.05 Discuss updates to the Arthur Ashe Center

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond

The Richmond City School Board will approve the minutes from the August 1 and August 15 meetings and adopt the agenda for this session. It will receive updates on several schools and programs and hold a public comment period. The board will discuss the Moore Street and 13 Acres limits, a Latin community workgroup, and other advisory matters, followed by a private session on personnel issues.

• Approve minutes of the August 1 and August 15 board meetings
• Adopt the agenda for the September 12 meeting
• Public comment period for community members
• Discussion of Moore Street and 13 Acres limits
• Discussion of the Latin community workgroup

Richmond City School Board Meeting

The Richmond City School Board will discuss adjusting boundaries for Moore Street and the 13 Acres area. They will also receive updates on school reopening, academic progress under the Dreams4RPS plan, and the status of George Wythe High School and Fox Elementary School. The board will take action on personnel, an updated salary schedule for FY23, and budget transfers exceeding $10,000.

• Discussion of Moore Street and 13 Acres school boundaries
• Action on updated FY23 salary schedule
• Action on budget transfers over $10,000
• Update on school reopening plans
• Closed session for personnel matters (appointments, salaries, etc.)

The Board approved personnel actions for 216 employees and passed a consent agenda including salary schedules and budget transfers. A motion to repeal the student mask mandate failed due to a lack of a second.

• Approved personnel actions including 97 nominations and 77 resignations (6-1-2-0)
• Approved consent agenda including updated salary schedule and budget transfers over $10k (6-1-2-0)
• Approved $250 donation to Bernice Traverse Foundation’s Brightminds RVA Chess Training and Tournament (6-1-2-0)
• Motion to repeal mask mandate failed (no second)
• Approved August 1 and August 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred RPS Foundation update, boundary discussions, and legal counsel items to September 19, 2022

RPS School Board Governance Training

This meeting is a governance training session for the Richmond Public Schools School Board, hosted by the Virginia School Boards Association. The agenda consists entirely of training activities such as a SWOT analysis, reaffirming board norms, and teambuilding. No votes, public hearings, or policy decisions are scheduled.

• Training session only; no district business conducted

Capacitación sobre la gestión de la Junta Escolar de RPS

This meeting is a training workshop for the Richmond Public Schools Board, covering board norms, protocols, and team-building activities. No official decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda consists entirely of procedural and developmental items.

• 9:00 a.m. – Set the tone for first-day discourse
• 10:00 a.m. – SWOT analysis (FODA)
• 12:15 p.m. – Update/reaffirm board norms and protocols
• 1:00 p.m. – Team-building activity: Mirror exercise
• 2:00 p.m. – Closing

Special School Board Meeting-August 23, 2022

The Richmond City School Board will hold a special meeting to hear public comment, discuss academic performance including the 2021-22 Standards of Learning (SOL) results, and then convene a closed session to consider personnel matters such as assignment, appointment, promotion, or discipline of specific employees. The meeting includes adoption of the agenda and adjournment.

• Discussion of academics with presentation of 2021-22 SOL results
• Closed session under Virginia Code 2.2-3711 (A)(1) for personnel decisions
• Public comment accepted in-person or in writing
• Adoption of the meeting agenda

Special School Board Meeting-August 23, 2022-Updated

The Richmond City Public Schools Board holds a special meeting with a public comment period, a discussion of school division academics, and a closed session for personnel matters such as appointments and salaries. The meeting includes adoption of the agenda and adjournment.

• Discussion of school division academics
• Closed session for personnel matters (assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees, or employees)
• Public comment in-person or in writing

The Board discussed declining SOL scores and the impact of the pandemic on student performance. A motion to phase out off-the-shelf curricula in favor of internally-developed versions and to provide teacher retention data was defeated.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (8-0-0-1)
• Denied motion to implement internally-developed curricula and provide teacher retention data (5-4-0-0)
• Approved convening in closed session to discuss personnel matters (unanimous)
• Approved certification that closed session adhered to Virginia Law (unanimous)

Reunión Extraordinaria de la Junta Escolar - 23 de agosto de 2022 - Actualizada

This special meeting of the Richmond City Public Schools Board includes a discussion item on the academic aspects of the school division, as well as public comment and a closed session for personnel matters. No specific proposals or decisions are listed on the agenda beyond procedural items.

• Discussion of academic aspects of the school division (Item 3.01)
• Public comment period for community members (Item 2.01)
• Closed session to consider personnel matters including appointments, performance, and salaries (Item 4.01)

School Board of the City of Richmond Meeting-Work Session

The Richmond School Board will hold a work session with updates on school reopening, emergency protocols, and collective bargaining. Action items include voting on a design services contract for Fox Elementary School, approving an updated salary schedule for FY23, and forming a Latino Community Task Force. Discussions are scheduled on teacher retention, an equity committee, and student cell phone policy.

• Receive for action design services contract for Fox Elementary School
• Receive an update on 2022-2023 school reopening
• Receive for action updated salary schedule (FY23)
• Receive for review contracts over $250k (e.g., Illuminate contract)
• Receive for action budget transfers over $10k

The Board approved design contracts for Fox Elementary and the elevation plan for George Wythe High School. Members also approved personnel actions, a revised salary schedule, and the formation of a Latino Community Task Force. A request to renew the Illuminate contract was denied.

• Approved Elevation Plan 3A for George Wythe High School (Unanimous)
• Approved Quinn Evans for Fox Elementary design services (Unanimous)
• Denied Illuminate contract renewal (4-5)
• Approved personnel actions for 184 employees (8-0-1)
• Approved updated salary schedule for substitutes and translators (Unanimous)
• Approved formation of Latino Community Task Force (Unanimous)
• Approved budget transfers over $10k (Unanimous)
• Approved sending legal analysis regarding Arthur Ashe Center to city officials (5-3-0-1)

Sesión de trabajo - Reunión de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond

The Richmond School Board will receive updates on the 2022-2023 school reopening, emergency protocols, and collective bargaining. They will review contracts over $250,000 and budget transfers over $10,000. The board will discuss forming a Latino Community Task Force, a teacher retention task force, and a student cell phone policy, as well as consider implementing a design contract for Fox Elementary School and an updated salary schedule.

• Receive update on 2022-2023 school reopening
• Review contracts exceeding $250,000
• Consider implementing design services contract for Fox Elementary School
• Discuss formation of Latino Community Task Force
• Discuss budget transfers over $10,000

Ad Hoc Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

This Ad Hoc Finance and Audit Committee of Richmond City Public Schools will meet to discuss audit-related items, including a debriefing of a Chromebook audit and the FY22 Turnover Audit Report. The committee will also review upcoming SAF trainings and the fiscal year-end closing calendar. No binding decisions are on the agenda.

• Debriefing of Chromebook audit
• FY22 Turnover Audit Report (with attached PDF)
• Upcoming SAF trainings
• Overview of fiscal year-end closing calendar/timeline

School Board of the City of Richmond Meeting

The Richmond School Board will receive reopening updates on staffing, facilities, academics, transportation, and nutrition, plus updates on George Wythe and Fox Elementary. The board will also consider action items including contracts over $250k (Illuminate contract), budget transfers over $10k, a revised preschool schedule, personnel actions, and continuing services with the Council of Great City Schools. A closed session is scheduled for personnel and legal matters.

• Receive for action contracts over $250k (Illuminate contract)
• Receive for action budget transfers over $10k
• Receive for action revised preschool schedule update
• Receive for action continuing services with Council of Great City Schools
• Receive for action internal audit of ESSER funding

The Board approved an internal audit of ESSER funds and a revised preschool schedule. It also authorized continuing board governance training services and approved various personnel actions and budget transfers. The Board deferred action on the Illuminate contract.

• Approved internal audit of ESSER funding (8-0-0-1)
• Approved revised Preschool schedule (8-0-0-1)
• Approved continuing board governance training services with Council of Great City Schools (5-3-0-1)
• Approved personnel actions for 232 employees (7-0-0-2)
• Approved budget transfers over $10k (8-0-0-1)
• Approved district activity requests including VSBA Budget Training and school banners (7-0-1-1)
• Approved July 18, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred action on Illuminate contract

1 de agosto de 2022 Reunión de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond

The Richmond City School Board will hold a regular meeting including public comment, administrative updates on staffing, facilities, academics, transportation, and nutrition, as well as updates on George Wythe and Fox Elementary. The board will also consider implementing contracts exceeding $250,000, budget transfers over $10,000, and a closed session for personnel and legal matters.

• Public comment period for community members in person or in writing
• Administrative updates on staffing, facilities, academics, transportation, and school nutrition
• Update on George Wythe and Fox Elementary schools
• Consideration of contracts exceeding $250,000 (specific contracts not listed)
• Closed session under Virginia Code sections for personnel, legal consultation, and litigation

School Board of the City of Richmond Meeting

The Richmond School Board will consider action items including approval of the preschool schedule, personnel actions, board travel requests, updates to the FY23 salary schedule, and budget transfers over $10k. They will receive information updates on transportation and the bus depot, the 2022-2023 calendar, George Wythe school (including a theme recommendation), Fox Elementary, staffing, the Extended Day Program, and contracts over $250k. Discussion items include technology hotspots, the Arthur Ashe Center, next steps with the Council of Great City Schools, and an external audit of federal stimulus funds. The meeting opens with public comment and closes with a closed session on personnel, student records, and legal matters.

• Preschool schedule update for action
• George Wythe update with theme recommendation
• Fox Elementary update
• FY23 salary schedule updates for action
• Budget transfers over $10k for action

The Board approved recruitment incentives to address teacher vacancies and selected an arts-focused curriculum pathway for the new George Wythe High School. Other actions included approving a new bus depot lease, updates to the 2022-2023 school calendar, and personnel actions.

• Approved Superintendent's recruitment incentives for teachers (7-0-0-2)
• Approved arts program with STEM flexibility for new George Wythe High School (7-0-0-2)
• Approved second option for new bus depot lease (7-0-0-2)
• Approved 2022-2023 calendar changes (Option B) and suspended Policy 7-7.6 (6-1-0-2)
• Granted permission to secure Historic Tax Credits for Fox Elementary project (6-0-0-3)
• Approved personnel actions for 266 employees (7-0-0-2)
• Approved updates to the 22-23 Salary Schedule (7-0-0-2)
• Approved budget transfers over $10k (6-0-0-3)

Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond Lunes, 18 de julio de 2022

The Richmond City School Board meeting will approve the minutes from the June 21 board meeting and adopt the agenda. Members will receive updates on transportation, the 2022‑2023 calendar, preschool programs, several schools, staff, and the extended‑day program. The board will consider contracts over $250,000, budget transfers above $10,000, and discuss topics such as the Arthur Ashe Center, the Council of Great City Schools, and an external audit of federal stimulus funds.

• Approve the minutes of the June 21, 2022 board meeting (Item 1.04).
• Review contracts that exceed $250,000 (Item 3.08).
• Consider budget transfers greater than $10,000 (Item 4.04).
• Discuss the Arthur Ashe Center (Item 5.02).
• Discuss the external audit of federal stimulus funds (Item 5.04).

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Disciplinary Committee of the Richmond City School Board will meet to convene a closed session under Virginia law to consider student disciplinary and admission matters that involve confidential scholastic records. The meeting also includes roll call and adjournment, with no other substantive public business.

• Convene closed session under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(2) for student disciplinary and admission records

The committee reviewed 10 student disciplinary appeals. In nine cases, the committee granted the appeal and modified the expulsion to either a suspension or long-term suspension. One appeal was denied, upholding the Hearing Officer's recommendation.

• Case 1: Granted appeal; modified expulsion to suspension with time served (2-1)
• Case 2: Granted appeal; modified expulsion to suspension with time served (2-1)
• Case 3: Granted appeal; modified expulsion to suspension with time served (2-1)
• Case 4: Granted appeal; modified expulsion to long term suspension (2-1)
• Case 5: Granted appeal; modified expulsion to suspension with time served (2-1)
• Case 6: Granted appeal; modified expulsion to suspension with time served (3-0)
• Case 7: Granted appeal; modified expulsion to suspension with time served (3-0)
• Case 8: Granted appeal; modified expulsion to long term suspension to end of 1st semester (3-0)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Policy Committee is meeting to review and discuss emergency and safety policies as well as social media policies. The agenda includes standard procedural items (call to order, roll call, agenda adoption) and adjournment. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is discussion-only.

• Review of emergency and safety policies
• Review of social media policies

Richmond City School Board - Special Meeting

This special meeting is largely procedural, with roll call and agenda adoption, followed by a closed session to discuss personnel matters such as appointments, promotions, and salaries. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Closed session under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1) for personnel discussions
• Meeting requires masks at City Hall School Board Chambers

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and convened in a closed session to discuss personnel matters, including appointments, salaries, and prospective candidates. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Adopted the agenda (8-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel matters (8-0)
• Approved certification that only lawful public business was discussed in closed session (8-0)

Sesión de trabajo - Reunión de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond martes, 21 de junio de 2022

The Richmond City School Board is reviewing several administrative items, including school facility updates and new policies. The meeting includes discussions on specialized service contracts and various district plans.

• Naming of Henderson Middle School gymnasium
• Contract for specialized behavior and support services exceeding $250,000
• Five-year plan (2022-2027) for gifted students
• Summer school COVID plan
• Wireless access point contract

School Board of the City of Richmond Meeting-Work Session

The Richmond School Board met in a work session on June 21, 2022. They approved several contracts and plans, including a specialized behavioral services contract over $250K, a wireless access points contract, and a five-year gifted education plan. The board also voted to name the Henderson Middle School gymnasium after Coach Allen Cole. Public comment was received in person.

• Approved contract over $250K for Specialized Behavioral and Support Services
• Accepted naming of Henderson Middle School gymnasium for Coach Allen Cole
• Approved 2022-2027 Five Year Gifted Plan
• Accepted 2022-2023 Student Code of Responsible Ethics (SCORE) with dissenting votes
• Approved Wireless Access Points contract

The Board approved several administrative actions, including a five-year gifted plan, a student code of ethics, and the RCEEA charter renewal. It also authorized the naming of the Thomas Henderson Middle School gymnasium and approved various personnel and contract actions. A motion to accept the summer school COVID plan without mask requirements failed due to a lack of a second.

• Approved 2022-2027 Five Year Gifted Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2023 Student Code of Responsible Ethics (7-2)
• Approved RCEEA charter renewal (7-0-0-1)
• Approved naming Henderson Middle School gymnasium for Coach Allen “Cutt” Cole (Unanimous)
• Approved Specialized Behavioral and Support Services contract (Unanimous)
• Approved Wireless Access Points contract (7-0-1-1)
• Approved revisions to Policy 5-6.2 Pupil Evaluation and Grading (Unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions for 190 employees (Unanimous)

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

This is a procedural meeting of the Richmond City Public Schools Disciplinary Committee. The committee will convene a closed session under Virginia law to discuss student disciplinary or scholastic record matters. No other substantive actions are on the agenda.

• Convene closed session per §2.2-3711(A)(2) of the Code of Virginia for student disciplinary or scholastic record matters

The committee reviewed seven student disciplinary cases. Five appeals were granted, resulting in modified suspensions or expulsions. Two cases were continued to the next meeting.

• Case 1: Granted appeal; long term suspension modified to time served (Unanimous)
• Case 2: Granted appeal; expulsion modified to time served (Unanimous)
• Case 3: Granted appeal; expulsion modified to suspension with time served and reassignment to alternative school (Unanimous)
• Case 4: Granted appeal; expulsion modified to long term suspension until end of 21-22 school year (Unanimous)
• Case 5: Granted appeal; expulsion modified to long term suspension until end of 21-22 school year (Unanimous)
• Case 6: Continued to next meeting
• Case 7: Continued to next meeting

Richmond City School Board-Special Meeting-Updated

The Richmond City School Board adopted the FY2023 Budget, including increasing budgeted Medicaid revenue to $1.75 million and reducing academic services contract by $516,744. The board also approved the FY23 salary schedule and tuition rates, accepted the FY23 re-election list, and entered closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Adopted FY2023 Budget with $1.75M Medicaid revenue increase and $516,744 contract reduction
• Approved FY23 salary schedule and tuition rates
• Accepted FY23 re-election list for staff
• Entered closed session under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(1) for personnel discussions
• Meeting conducted virtually due to COVID-19 emergency

The Board approved the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget, including adjustments to Medicaid reimbursement and academic services contracts. The Board also accepted the FY23 salary schedule, tuition rates, and re-election list.

• Adopted Fiscal Year 2023 Budget (7-0-0-2)
• Accepted FY23 salary schedule and tuition rates (7-0-0-2)
• Accepted FY23 re-election list (7-0-2)

School Board Retreat, June 11, 2022

This is a retreat for the Richmond City Public Schools Board with roll call, a retreat session, and adjournment. The agenda contains no specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings listed for discussion.

• Retreat session at Huguenot High School (7945 Forest Hill Ave)

The School Board participated in a facilitated retreat to discuss student achievement and board functionality. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the session.

School Board of the City of Richmond Meeting

The Richmond City School Board met at Huguenot High School on June 6, 2022, and took several actions. The board approved a $600,000 roof replacement at Clark Springs using state CIP funds, adopted the VA Organizing Student Bill of Rights (8-1), and authorized emergency procurement for Fox design services. It also revised payment and payroll policy, updated agent designations, and accepted personnel actions. Several items were received as first reads, including the 2022-2023 Gifted Plan, SCORE, Title Grants, a wireless access points contract, and a behavioral services contract over $250K.

• Approved $600,000 roof replacement at Clark Springs using CIP state funds
• Approved VA Organizing Student Bill of Rights (8 yea, 1 nay)
• Approved emergency procurement method for Fox design services
• Revised Policy 3-3.6 Payment and Payroll Procedures (approved)
• Received first read on 2022-2023 Gifted Plan and SCORE

The Board approved an emergency procurement method for design services at William Fox Elementary and allocated $600,000 in state funds for roof repairs at Clark Springs Elementary. Members also approved the VA Organizing Student Bill of Rights and various personnel actions. Several administrative items and first-read plans were deferred to the June 21 meeting.

• Approved emergency procurement for William Fox Elementary design services (8-1)
• Approved $600,000 in state funds for Clark Springs Elementary roof replacement (8-0-1)
• Approved VA Organizing Student Bill of Rights (8-1)
• Approved personnel actions including 6 nominations and 87 contract changes (8-0-1)
• Approved revisions to Policy 3-3.6 Payment and Payroll Procedures (unanimous)
• Approved updated Agent and Deputy Agent designations (unanimous)
• Directed administration to document emergency protocol standards by FY 22-23 (unanimous)
• Directed administration to request return of Chromebooks from former students (7-0-2)

Lunes, 06 de junio de 2022 Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond

The Richmond School Board will vote on receiving for implementation policies on student grading and payroll, and discuss first readings of a contract over $250,000 for specialized behavior and support services, the gifted education plan, and a wireless access points contract. The board will also receive a proclamation for LGBTQ+ Pride Month and discuss facilities evaluation and emergency protocols.

• Receive for implementation Policy 5-6.2 (student evaluation/grading) and Policy 3-3.6 (payroll procedures)
• First reading of contract over $250K for specialized behavior and support services
• Receive recommendation for roof replacement at Clark Springs
• First reading of gifted plan 2022-2023 and SCORE 2022-2023
• Proclamation recognizing LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

This is a procedural meeting of the Richmond City Public Schools Disciplinary Committee. The only substantive item is a motion to convene a closed session under state law to discuss student disciplinary or admission records. No public votes or decisions on specific cases are listed.

• Roll call and approval of minutes (consent agenda)
• Closed session pursuant to Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(2) to consider student disciplinary or scholastic record matters

The committee reviewed four student expulsion appeals in a closed session. In all four cases, the committee voted to grant the appeals and modify the administration's recommended expulsions to suspensions or alternative school assignments.

• Case 1: Expulsion modified to time served and reassignment to alternative school
• Case 2: Expulsion modified to time served and reassignment to alternative school
• Case 3: Expulsion modified to long term suspension until end of 21-22 school year with return to alternative school for 22-23 year
• Case 4: Expulsion modified to suspension until end of school year with reassignment to alternative school for 22-23 year

Reunión del Comité Disciplinar

This agenda is for a Richmond School Board Disciplinary Committee meeting held on May 19, 2022. The only substantive action is a closed session authorized by Virginia Code to discuss confidential student admission or disciplinary records. The meeting is otherwise procedural, beginning with roll call.

• 1.01 Roll call (action/consent minutes)
• 1.02 Closed meeting per Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A)(2) for student admission or disciplinary records
• Meeting location: Richmond Alternative School, 3rd floor, 119 W. Leigh Street, Richmond, VA

School Board of the City of Richmond Meeting-Work Session

The Richmond School Board approved the George Wythe High School design contract, authorized budget transfers to close the fiscal year, and approved a lease extension for the Chamberlayne Avenue Bus Depot. The board also voted 5-4 to adopt the superintendent's staffing proposal for the 2022-23 Richmond Virtual Academy. Additionally, the board recognized a student representative, heard from the public, and received updates on William Fox Elementary School and staffing.

• Approved George Wythe High School design contract
• Approved lease extension for Chamberlayne Avenue Bus Depot (1903 Chamberlayne Ave)
• Authorized superintendent to make budget transfers to close FY22 (7-2 vote)
• Adopted staffing proposal for 2022-23 Richmond Virtual Academy (5-4-1 vote)
• Received first read of Policy 5-6.2 (Pupil Evaluation and Grading) and Policy 3-3.6 (Payment and Payroll Procedures)

The Board approved a design services contract for George Wythe High School and a lease extension for the Chamberlayne Avenue Bus Depot. Members also approved various district activity fund requests and authorized the Superintendent to make budget transfers to close the fiscal year.

• Approved George Wythe High School design contract with RRMM Architects (Unanimous)
• Approved lease extension of Chamberlayne Avenue Bus Depot (Unanimous)
• Authorized Superintendent to make budget transfers from May 16 to June 30, 2022 (7-2)
• Approved Superintendent's staffing proposal for 2022-23 Richmond Virtual Academy (5-3-1)
• Approved district activity fund requests for various schools and staff events (7-0-1-1)
• Approved Personnel Actions including 5 nominations and 27 resignations (8-0-1)
• Denied modified RVA staffing proposal (6-2-1)
• Approved April 11, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Lunes, 16 de mayo de 2022 Sesión de trabajo - Reunión de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond

The Richmond City School Board will meet to implement several administrative and budgetary measures. The body will review a design contract for George Wythe High School and a lease extension for the Chamberlayne Avenue bus depot.

• Design contract for George Wythe High School
• Lease extension for the Chamberlayne Avenue bus depot
• Quarterly financial report from Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts (PHSSA)
• First reading of Policy 5-6.2 (Student Evaluation and Grading) and Policy 3-3.6 (Payment and Payroll Procedures)
• Budgetary transfer authority and budget transfers

Policy Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Policy Committee is meeting to review three policies: Pay Schedule, Bill of Rights for Students, and Grading. No specific proposed changes are detailed in the agenda. The meeting is procedural, focusing on review rather than final action.

• Review of Pay Schedule Policy
• Review of Bill of Rights for Students Policy
• Review of Grading Policy

The committee reached a consensus that no changes were necessary for the Pay Schedule Policy. A draft Student, Parent, and Caregiver Bill of Rights was introduced for a first read by the Board on May 16. Revisions to the K-2nd grade grading scale were introduced to replace letter grades with performance designations.

• Consensus reached: no changes to Policy 3-3.6 Payment and Payroll Procedures
• Proposed K-2nd grade grading scale revisions to eliminate letter grades
• Scheduled Student, Parent, and Caregiver Bill of Rights for first read on May 16
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)

School Board of the City of Richmond Meeting

The Richmond School Board will vote on a rezoning proposal for River City Middle School, personnel actions, and grants including Head Start and IDEA. The board will also receive updates on the Dreams4RPS academic goal, George Wythe High School design services contract, and William Fox Elementary School.

• Action on River City Middle School rezoning proposal
• Receive for action Head Start Grant for 2022-2023
• Receive for action IDEA grant for exceptional education
• First read of design services contract for George Wythe High School
• Receive proclamations for School Nurses Week, Teacher Appreciation Week, and School Nutrition Staff Week

The School Board approved the rezoning proposal for River City Middle School and accepted two grants for Head Start and IDEA. The Board also approved various personnel actions and district activity funding requests.

• Approved River City Middle School rezoning recommendations (8-1)
• Approved Head Start Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved IDEA grant 2022-23 Annual Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Actions including one nomination, six resignations, and six contract changes (unanimous)
• Approved $250 for Swansboro Elementary art supplies (8-0-1)
• Approved $1,800 for teacher appreciation luncheons at six 9th District schools (8-0-1)
• Approved $1,680 for end of year celebrations at seven 7th District schools (8-0-1)
• Adopted April 11, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

lunes, 02 de mayo de 2022 Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond

The Richmond City School Board will meet to consider a proposed rezoning of River City Middle School and receive a first reading of a design-services contract for George Wythe High School. The board will also receive proclamations for School Nurse Week, Teacher Appreciation Week, and School Nutrition Staff Week. Public comments will be heard in person. Other items include updates on William Fox Elementary School, a curriculum materials audit, and discussion of federal fund additions.

• Proposed rezoning of River City Middle School (5.03)
• First reading of contract for design services at George Wythe High School (6.01)
• Update on William Fox Elementary School (6.02)
• Discussion of federal fund additions to budget (8.01)
• Receipt of March financial statement (10.03)

School Board of the City of Richmond Meeting-Work Session

The Richmond School Board will consider a rezoning proposal for River City Middle School and receive first reads on the IDEA grant and Head Start grant. Board members will also discuss the FY23 budget and hear updates on summer school, George Wythe construction, and William Fox Elementary School. Action items include personnel actions, board travel requests, and certification of an exclusive representative election.

• River City Middle School Rezoning proposal (action item)
• First read of the IDEA grant for exceptional education
• First read of Head Start grant and governance training
• FY23 budget discussions including approved budget next steps
• Updates on George Wythe construction and William Fox Elementary School

The Board approved final FY23 budget figures for the General, Special Revenue, and Capital Improvement funds. A proposal to rezone River City Middle School was denied, though the Board requested a detailed funding and transportation plan. The Board also certified the REA as the Exclusive Representative for the district.

• Approved FY23 General Fund Budget at $355,635,763, Special Revenue Fund at $192,348,585, and Capital Improvement Fund at $2,436,800 (8-0-1)
• Denied River City Middle School rezoning proposal (4-5)
• Approved scope for FY23 budget book audit including FTEs, federal funds, and technology (8-0-1)
• Certified REA as the Exclusive Representative for Richmond Public Schools (7-1-1)
• Approved Personnel Actions including 10 nominations and 12 resignations (5-0-0-4)
• Approved $850 in total district activity funds for teacher appreciation luncheons (4-0-1-4)
• Approved four-day move schedule for William Fox Elementary staff to Clark Springs Elementary (5-4)
• Directed superintendent to maintain Richmond Virtual Academy (RVA) and provide staff placement and enrollment data by 5/16/22 (5-0-4)

Sesión de trabajo - Reunión de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond

The Richmond City School Board holds a work session to discuss several items including first readings of IDEA and Head Start grants, FY2023 budget debates, a proposed rezonification of River City Middle School, and updates on school construction projects at George Wythe and William Fox Elementary. Public comments are accepted in person or in writing.

• First reading of IDEA subvenciones (grants)
• First reading of Head Start grant and program management training
• Debates on FY2023 budget
• Proposed rezonification of River City Middle School
• Update on George Wythe construction process

Reunión del Comité Disciplinar

The Richmond City Public Schools Disciplinary Committee will hold a meeting at the Richmond Alternative School. The agenda includes a roll call and a notice of a closed session to discuss student admissions or disciplinary matters.

• Closed session regarding student admissions or disciplinary matters per Virginia Code § 2.2-3711 (A) (2)

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Disciplinary Committee of the Richmond City School Board is convening a closed session under state law to discuss student admission or disciplinary matters involving scholastic records. The agenda includes only roll call and the closed session, with no public discussion or decisions listed.

• Closed session pursuant to §2.2-3711(A)(2) of the Code of Virginia for student disciplinary matters
• Meeting held at Richmond Alternative School, 119 W. Leigh Street

Richmond City School Board & VDOE Meeting-1:30pm

The Richmond City School Board is meeting jointly with the Virginia Department of Education to discuss a Memorandum of Understanding. The rest of the agenda consists of procedural items: opening, approval of meeting notes, and adjournment.

• Discussion of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Virginia Department of Education

Lunes, 11 de abril de 2022 Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond

The Richmond City School Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed rezoning of River City Middle School and receive a first reading of the rezoning proposal. The board will also discuss the FY2023 budget, receive updates on a Chromebook audit, and consider a Head Start grant and various contracts and policy revisions.

• Public hearing on River City Middle School rezoning
• First reading of proposed River City Middle School rezoning
• Discussion of FY2023 budget
• Update on Chromebook audit
• First reading of Head Start grant and policy revisions (budget, student attendance, holidays)

School Board of the City of Richmond Meeting

The School Board will hold a public hearing on the River City Middle School rezoning proposal and receive it for first read. They will also discuss the FY23 budget, consider action on facilities assessment and wide area network contracts, and receive updates on George Wythe construction and Fox Elementary. Additionally, they will vote on personnel actions, policy revisions, and budget transfers.

• River City Middle School rezoning public hearing (item 3.01) and first read of proposal (item 5.01)
• FY23 budget discussions and next steps (item 6.01)
• Action on Facilities Assessment contract (item 8.03)
• Action on Wide Area Network contract (item 8.04)
• Action on revisions to Policies 3-2.1, 8-2.4, and 7-7.6 (item 8.05)

The School Board approved establishing the Richmond Virtual Academy as a standalone school and accepted the Superintendent's budget recommendations. The Board also approved personnel actions, policy revisions, and a construction capacity for George Wythe High School.

• Approved establishing Richmond Virtual Academy as a standalone school (5-1-3)
• Approved Superintendent's budget recommendations excluding Richmond Virtual Academy (7-0-2)
• Approved personnel actions including 5 nominations and 22 resignations (7-0-0-2)
• Approved $500 for teacher appreciations at Richmond Technical Center (8-0-1)
• Denied facilities assessment contract (2-3-1-3)
• Approved Wide Area Network contract (6-0-0-3)
• Approved revisions to policies on Operating Budget, Student Attendance, and Holidays (7-0-0-2)
• Approved George Wythe High School construction to meet capacity of 1,800 students (5-4)

Special Meeting-March 22, 2022

The Richmond City Public Schools board will discuss the proposed New George Wythe High School. No specific actions, costs, or decisions are listed in the agenda. The item is classified as a discussion item for this special meeting. No outcome or impact is indicated.

• Discussion of New George Wythe High School (no details provided)

Sesión de trabajo de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond-Lunes, 21 de marzo de 2022

The Richmond City School Board holds a work session covering personnel matters in closed session, recognitions, public comment, and several administrative updates. The board will discuss approving an updated 2021-22 salary schedule, receive first readings of policy revisions on budget, attendance, and holidays, and get updates on George Wythe construction and William Fox Elementary School. A board self-evaluation and discussion on a joint meeting with city council also are on the agenda.

• Updated 2021-22 salary schedule presented for approval (item 6.03)
• First reading of policy revisions on annual operating budget, student attendance, and holidays (item 8.01)
• Update on George Wythe construction process (item 7.01)
• Update on William Fox Elementary School (item 7.02)
• Closed session to discuss personnel matters (item 2.01)

School Board of the City of Richmond-Work Session

At a work session, the Richmond School Board approved an updated 2021-22 salary schedule, received updates on attendance goals (Dreams4RPS), George Wythe construction, and William Fox Elementary, and discussed first-read revisions to policies on the operating budget, student attendance/truancy, and holidays. The board also discussed a joint meeting with City Council and a request for proposals for Woodville Elementary School. The agenda was amended to move closed session to the end and remove one recognition item.

• Approved updated 2021-22 salary schedule
• First read of revisions to Policies 3-2.1 (Annual Operating Budget), 8-2.4 (Student Attendance/Truancy), and 7-7.6 (Holidays)
• Discussion of RFP for Woodville Elementary School
• Update on George Wythe High School construction process
• Update on William Fox Elementary School

The Board approved Personnel Actions Report A and an updated salary schedule for 2021-22. A second personnel report, Report B, was denied following a split vote. The Board also received updates on school construction and a projected $9 million to $10 million budget deficit.

• Approved minutes of February 7 and February 22, 2022 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Actions Report A (unanimous)
• Denied Personnel Actions Report B (4-4-1)
• Approved updated 2021-22 salary schedule (unanimous)

School Board Special Meeting-Friday, March 18, 2022

The Richmond City School Board will hold a special meeting to discuss the future site of William Fox Elementary School. An attached document notes an unsafe notice for the property at 2800 Hanover Avenue. No decisions are scheduled; the item is listed as a discussion.

• Discussion on the future site of William Fox Elementary School
• Attachment: 2800 Hanover Avenue - Unsafe Notice - Amended (446 KB)
• Roll call and adjournment (procedural items)

The Board discussed whether to demolish the existing William Fox Elementary School building or preserve parts of the facade for a rebuild. The Board voted to authorize immediate renovation to stabilize the structure and obtain building permits.

• Authorized renovation of William Fox Elementary School at 2300 Hanover Avenue to stabilize the structure and obtain permits (6-0-0-3)

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

This is a disciplinary committee meeting for Richmond City Public Schools. The board will hold a closed session under Virginia law to discuss student disciplinary and scholastic record matters. No public action on specific cases is listed on the agenda.

• Roll call and approval of minutes
• Motion to convene a closed session for student disciplinary and scholastic record matters
• Adjournment

The committee voted unanimously to grant appeals for six expulsion cases. In all six instances, the expulsion recommendations were modified to suspension with time served. Two students were permitted to return to their assigned schools, while four were reassigned to an alternative school.

• Case #1: Expulsion modified to suspension with time served and reassignment to alternative school (Unanimous)
• Case #2: Expulsion modified to suspension with time served and reassignment to alternative school (Unanimous)
• Case #3: Expulsion modified to suspension with time served and return to assigned school (Unanimous)
• Case #4: Expulsion modified to suspension with time served and reassignment to alternative school (Unanimous)
• Case #5: Expulsion modified to suspension with time served and return to assigned school (Unanimous)
• Case #6: Expulsion modified to suspension with time served and reassignment to alternative school (Unanimous)

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Evaluation Committee will open the meeting, conduct a roll call, and then enter a closed session as required by Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1) to consider the performance of specific School Board employees. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Closed session under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(1) to consider performance of specific School Board employees

Policy Committee Meeting

The Policy Committee of Richmond City Public Schools is meeting to review three draft policies: the Annual Operating Budget (3-2.1), Student Attendance and Absences/Truancy (8-2.4), and Holidays (7-7.6). This is a discussion and review session; no votes are scheduled. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Review of Policy 3-2.1 Annual Operating Budget
• Review of Policy 8-2.4 Student Attendance and Absences/Truancy
• Review of Policy 7-7.6 Holidays

The meeting proceeded as informational because a quorum was not established. No formal actions were taken or policies adopted; the committee only reviewed proposed changes to budget, attendance, and holiday policies.

School Board of the City of Richmond Meeting

The Richmond School Board will receive updates on the recovery of William Fox Elementary School and the River City Middle School rezoning process. They will also review the FY23 budget book, personnel actions, and a legislative update. The board will act on approving previous meeting minutes and setting a retreat date.

• Update on William Fox Elementary School recovery
• Update on River City Middle School rezoning process
• Updated FY23 budget book
• Receive January 2022 financial report
• Update on collective bargaining

The School Board approved a series of personnel actions and authorized $1,800 in travel expenses for the John Marshall High School girls' basketball team. The board also received updates on early literacy, summer programming, and the River City rezoning process.

• Approved minutes from February 7 and February 22, 2022 meetings (8-0-1)
• Approved personnel actions including 5 nominations, 22 resignations, 1 rescission, and 2 terminations (8-0-1)
• Approved $1,800 in travel funds for John Marshall High School girls' basketball team (8-0-1)
• Tabled decision on school board retreat date
• Tabled decision on governance training date
• Approved motion to enter closed session for employee evaluation and legal consultation (unanimous)

Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond-Lunes, 07 de marzo de 2022

The Richmond City School Board will hold a regular meeting on March 7, 2022, at John Marshall High School. The agenda consists primarily of informational updates and discussions, including the FY2023 budget book, progress on the Dreams4RPS academic goal, and updates on school facilities and zoning. No major votes or decisions are listed; the board will also hear public comments and consider consent items.

• Updated budget book for FY2023
• Update on William Fox Elementary School
• Update on River City rezoning process
• Update on collective bargaining
• Update on contractual services for George Wythe High School

Richmond City School Board - Special Meeting-Updated

The Richmond City School Board will meet in a special session to consider approval of the FY23 Operating, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and American Rescue Plan (ARP) budgets. Public comment will be received in person or in writing; written comments will be posted to BoardDocs. The meeting includes roll call and adoption of the agenda before the budget item.

• Receive for approval the FY23 Operating, CIP, and ARP budgets
• Public comment accepted in-person or in writing; written comments not read aloud but posted to BoardDocs

The School Board approved the FY23 Operating, CIP, and ARP budgets. The approved general fund budget is $356,635,763.00, with $201,307,625.00 provided by the City of Richmond.

• Adopted FY23 general fund budget of $356,635,763.00 (Unanimous)
• Adopted FY23 special fund budget of $191,772,552.00 (Unanimous)
• Adopted FY23 capital improvement (CIP) budget of $9,086,800.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved $7,008,000 in expenditure increases for 'Empowering Students and Teachers' priorities (Unanimous)
• Approved $13,008,000 in decreased expenditures, including $10.2M for Chromebook/laptop replacement (Unanimous)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (Unanimous)

Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond - Reunión especial

This special meeting of the Richmond City School Board includes receiving for approval the FY23 operating budget, the Capital Improvement Program budget, and the American Rescue Plan budget. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with roll call, agenda approval, and closing.

• Receive for approval the FY23 operating budget, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget, and American Rescue Plan (ARP) budget

RPS Rezoning Committee Meeting

The RPS Rezoning Committee will meet to review Sections 3 and 4 of the rezoning plan and hear a community engagement summary. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is a working session to discuss next steps.

• Recap of previous meeting
• Review of Section 3 of rezoning plan
• Review of Section 4 of rezoning plan
• Community engagement summary
• Closing and next steps

School Board of the City of Richmond Meeting

The Richmond School Board will consider approving the FY23 operating, capital improvement, and federal stimulus budgets. The board will also receive updates on graduation goals, William Fox Elementary School, and a legal services RFP. Action items include personnel changes and programs of study adoption. Public comment will be heard in person.

• Receive for approval FY23 Operating, CIP, and ARP Budgets
• Receive for action Personnel Actions
• Receive for action Programs of Studies for 2022-23 (high and middle school)
• Receive update on Goal 2: Graduation mid-year progress
• Receive update on William Fox Elementary School

The Board authorized funds for renovations at Clark Springs Elementary to house students and teachers from William Fox Elementary. The Board also approved personnel actions and the FY23-24 Program of Studies, but failed to approve the FY23 Operating, CIP, and ARP Budgets.

• Authorized up to $500,000 for renovations to accommodate Fox students and teachers (Unanimous)
• Approved FY23 Operating, CIP and ARP Budgets denied (5-4)
• Approved FY23-24 Program of Studies for middle and high schools (Unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions including 20 nominations and 16 contract changes (7-0-2)
• Approved $2,646.00 for school staff and student scholar incentives (8-0-1)
• Affirmed compliance with Senate Bill 739 mask protocols (8-1)

Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond

The Richmond City School Board will consider approving the FY23 operating budget, Capital Improvement Program, and American Rescue Plan budget. The board will also receive updates on Dreams4RPS Goal 2 (graduation), William Fox Elementary School, legal services RFP process, and personnel. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters and legal consultation.

• Consider approval of FY23 operating budget, CIP, and ARP budget
• Receive update on Dreams4RPS Goal 2: Graduation
• Receive update on William Fox Elementary School
• Receive update on Chromebook audit
• Discuss board retreat for June/July 2022 and governance training for Sept/Oct 2022

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Disciplinary Committee will convene a closed session under Virginia code to discuss student disciplinary or scholastic record matters. No other substantive business is on the agenda. The meeting includes roll call and adjournment.

• Convene closed session under §2.2-3711(A)(2) for student disciplinary/scholastic records

The committee reviewed seven student expulsion appeals. In six cases, the committee granted the appeal and modified the disciplinary action. One expulsion recommendation was upheld.

• Case 1: Granted appeal; expulsion modified to time served and return to assigned school
• Case 2: Granted appeal; expulsion modified to suspension with time served and reassignment to alternative school
• Case 3: Granted appeal; expulsion modified to suspension with time served and reassignment to alternative school
• Case 4: Granted appeal; expulsion modified to suspension with time served and return to assigned school
• Case 5: Granted appeal; expulsion modified to long term suspension through end of 21-22 academic year
• Case 6: Upheld recommendation of expulsion
• Case 7: Granted appeal; expulsion modified to suspension with time served and reassignment to alternative school

Richmond City School Board Budget Work Session

The Richmond City School Board holds a budget work session to discuss the Superintendent's proposed FY23 budget. The board will also receive an update on William Fox Elementary School. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters.

• Discuss Superintendent's proposed FY23 budget, including operating budget proposal, responses to board questions, and central office salaries over $80,000
• Closed session under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(1) for personnel matters
• Receive update on William Fox Elementary School

Policy Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Policy Committee is meeting to review Policy 1-6.1 on School Board Meetings. The agenda includes only procedural items (call to order, roll call, adoption of agenda, adjournment) and the policy review. No specific changes or recommendations are detailed in the agenda.

• Review of Policy 1-6.1 School Board Meetings

The meeting proceeded as informational because a quorum was not established. The committee reviewed Policy 1-6.1 regarding School Board Meetings and reached a consensus that no further review of the policy was needed.

• Consensus reached that no further review of Policy 1-6.1 (School Board Meetings) was needed

RPS Rezoning Committee Meeting

The Richmond Public Schools Rezoning Committee will review two zone sections and hear an overview of community feedback and the engagement plan. The agenda includes discussion of River City Middle School rezoning based on a binder attachment.

• Zone Section Review - Section 1 (includes River City Middle School rezoning binder)
• Zone Section Review - Section 2
• Overview of Community Feedback Process
• Overview of Community Engagement Plan

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de la ciudad de Richmond y audiencia pública del presupuesto

This is a combined regular meeting and public budget hearing for the Richmond City School Board. The board will receive public comments on the FY23 budget and discuss the proposed budget. Other items include updates on COVID-related absences, the George Wythe construction project, and a debate on school reconstitution.

• Public hearing for FY23 budget
• Discussion of proposed FY23 budget
• Update on COVID-related student and staff absences
• Update on George Wythe construction process
• Debate on school reconstitution

School Board of the City of Richmond Meeting and Budget Public Hearing

The Richmond School Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY23 budget and discuss the budget in detail. The board will also consider personnel actions, adopt the Program of Studies for middle and high schools, and receive updates on COVID-related absences, George Wythe construction, and food service solicitation.

• Public hearing to receive comment on FY23 budget
• Discussion of superintendent's proposed FY23 budget
• Action on Personnel Actions for the district
• Action on Program of Studies for middle and high schools
• Update on George Wythe school construction process

The Board approved a series of personnel actions and a $500 funding request for a high school robotics team. Members held a public hearing and discussed the proposed FY23 budget, though no final budget vote was recorded.

• Approved personnel actions including 14 nominations and 22 contract changes (7-0-2)
• Approved $500 for Thomas Jefferson High School Robotics team snacks and meals (8-0-1)
• Approved minutes from January 10 and January 18, 2022 meetings (8-0)
• Tabled Program of Studies for middle and high schools
• Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel, student, and legal matters (8-0)

Richmond City School Board Budget Work Session - Spanish

This is a budget work session where the Richmond City School Board will discuss the Superintendent's proposed budget for fiscal year 2023. No votes or decisions are listed; the agenda consists of roll call, budget discussion, and adjournment.

• Discussion of the Superintendent's proposed budget for FY23

Richmond City School Board Budget Work Session

The Richmond City School Board will hold a budget work session to review the superintendent’s FY23 budget proposal and related documents. The discussion will address the board’s priorities for teaching, staff, school culture, community partnership, and infrastructure. No formal decisions are recorded; the session is for discussion and information.

• Discuss Superintendent’s proposed FY23 budget
• Review FY23 Budget Responses to Board Questions (PDF)
• Review FY23 Operating Budget Proposal for 1-18-22 Board Meeting (PDF)

Education Compact Quarterly Meeting

This is the quarterly meeting of the Richmond Education Compact, bringing together the School Board, City Council, and Mayor. The agenda includes updates from the Mayor's Office, the Education & Human Services Committee, and Richmond Public Schools, followed by a discussion on state legislative priorities. No votes or specific actions are scheduled.

• Welcome and opening remarks
• Updates from Mayor's Office, Education & Human Services Committee, and Richmond Public Schools
• Discussion: State Legislative Priorities

Richmond City School Board Budget Work Session - Spanish

The Richmond City School Board will hold a budget work session to discuss the Superintendent's proposed budget for fiscal year 2023. The meeting includes a roll call and adjournment. No specific budget details or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Discuss the Superintendent's proposed budget for fiscal year 2023 (FY23)

Richmond City School Board Budget Work Session

The Richmond City School Board will hold a budget work session to discuss the superintendent's proposed FY23 budget. The meeting is primarily a discussion and information session with no votes expected. The agenda includes only procedural items and the budget discussion.

• Discuss the Superintendent's proposed FY23 budget

Richmond City School Board - Special Meeting

The Richmond City School Board is holding a special meeting that consists of procedural items: roll call, adoption of the agenda, a closed session to discuss legal matters and potential litigation with legal counsel, and adjournment. No public votes on policies, contracts, or other substantive items are scheduled.

• Closed session under Virginia Code sections 2.2-3711(A)(7) and (A)(8) for legal consultation and litigation briefing

Special Emergency Meeting-School Board of the City of Richmond

This is a special emergency meeting of the Richmond City Public Schools Board. The only substantive item is a closed session under Virginia law to consult with legal counsel on actual or probable litigation. No other business is scheduled.

• Closed session under Code of Virginia §2.2-3711(A)(7) and (A)(8) for legal consultation and litigation strategy

The School Board voted to authorize filing or joining legal action to maintain its authority to supervise schools and ensure in-person instruction during the COVID pandemic. The board also held a closed session to discuss legal matters and executive orders.

• Authorized filing or joining legal action to preserve Board authority and ensure in-person instruction (5-3-1)
• Approved convening a closed meeting for legal counsel regarding executive orders and probable litigation (unanimous)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (8-1)
• Approved telephone participation for Dr. Shonda Harris-Muhammed and Ms. Kenya Gibson (unanimous)

Reunión del Comité Disciplinar

The Richmond City Public Schools Disciplinary Committee will hold a closed meeting to discuss student admission, disciplinary matters, and academic records, as permitted by Virginia law. The agenda includes only procedural items: a roll call and a motion to go into closed session. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Roll call for committee attendance
• Closed session under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(2) for student discipline and admissions

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

This meeting of the Richmond School Board's Disciplinary Committee consists solely of procedural items: roll call, a closed session to discuss student disciplinary and scholastic records, and adjournment. No public decisions or substantive actions are on the agenda.

• Closed session under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(2) to consider student disciplinary and scholastic record matters

Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond-Martes, 18 de enero de 2022

The Richmond School Board will meet to discuss several agenda items, including a budget resolution titled 'Preparing Students and Teachers for Success: A Common Sense Budget Resolution,' school reconstitution, a property transfer at 4929 Chamberlayne Avenue, and updates on COVID testing and attendance goals. The board will also receive the FY2023 needs estimate and consider policy revisions.

• Discussion of budget resolution 'Preparing Students and Teachers for Success: A Common Sense Budget Resolution'
• Discussion of school reconstitution (item 8.01)
• Discussion of property transfer deed for 4929 Chamberlayne Avenue
• Second reading and evaluation of policy 5-1.4 on school calendar
• Update on George Wythe construction process

School Board of the City of Richmond Meeting

The School Board will receive the Superintendent's FY23 Estimate of Needs, a proposed operating budget for the next fiscal year. The board also has action items including approving 2022-2024 school calendars, a quitclaim deed for the Real School property at 4929 Chamberlayne Avenue, and revisions to Policy 5-1.4 School Calendar. A draft resolution on mask mandates and updates on George Wythe construction, COVID test distribution, and Chromebook audits are also on the agenda.

• Receive Superintendent's FY23 proposed operating budget
• Action on 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school calendars
• Quitclaim deed for Real School property – 4929 Chamberlayne Ave
• Second read and action on revisions to Policy 5-1.4 School Calendar
• Draft mask mandate resolution for new business

The School Board approved the 2022-2023 school calendar and a mask mandate resolution. Members also approved personnel actions, a quitclaim deed for the Real School property, and recommendations regarding vacant properties.

• Approved modified Option D calendar for 2022-2023 school year (7-2)
• Approved Mask Mandate Resolution (8-1)
• Approved personnel actions including 19 nominations and 26 resignations (8-0-1)
• Approved Superintendent's recommendations based on Vacant Property Committee report (7-2)
• Approved quitclaim deed for Real School property at 4929 Chamberlayne Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Policy 5-1.4 School Calendar (unanimous)
• Withdrew 2023-2024 school calendar recommendation for further discussion
• Withdrew motion for 'Empowering Students and Teachers For Success' budget resolution

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond-lunes, 10 de enero de 2022

The Richmond City School Board will elect a president and vice president, and set meeting dates for 2022. The board will also receive the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, an update on the governor's proposed budget, a safety presentation, and an update on George Wythe construction. Public comments will be heard in person.

• Election of board president and vice president (item 1.04)
• Receive Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) (item 6.01)
• Receive update on governor's proposed budget and legislative priorities (item 6.02)
• Receive update on George Wythe construction process (item 6.05)
• First reading of Policy 5-1.4 revisions on school calendar (item 7.03)

Richmond City School Board Meeting

The Richmond City School Board will conduct roll call, elect a chair and vice‑chair, adopt the agenda, and appoint the Clerk, Agent, and Deputy Agent. It will approve the minutes from the December 6, 2021 meeting and set dates and locations for 2022 board meetings. The board will also receive updates on Dreams4RPS, personnel actions, travel requests, the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the governor's budget proposal, safety, the 2022‑23 calendar, George Wythe construction, policy revisions, vacant property findings, and the Joint Construction Team report.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair (Item 1.04)
• Appointment of Clerk, Agent, and Deputy Agent (Item 1.06)
• Approval of December 6, 2021 meeting minutes (Item 1.07)
• Setting 2022 board meeting dates and locations (Item 1.08)
• Update on George Wythe construction process (Item 6.05)

The Board elected new leadership for 2022 and appointed administrative agents. The Board also approved personnel actions and established the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Elected Dr. Shonda Harris-Muhammed as School Board Chair (6-3)
• Elected Ms. Kenya Gibson as School Board Vice-Chair (5-4)
• Appointed Michelle Hudascko as Agent, Alana Gonzalez as Deputy Agent, and Patrece Richardson as Clerk (Unanimous)
• Approved December 6, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 meeting dates and locations, removing the July 5 meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions including 27 nominations and 71 contract changes (8-0-1)
• Tabled Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) presentation

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Disciplinary Committee is meeting to consider student disciplinary or scholastic record matters in a closed session, as permitted by Virginia law. The agenda includes roll call and adjournment, with no specific items or decisions listed publicly.

• Convene a closed session under §2.2-3711(A)(2) for student disciplinary or scholastic record matters
• Roll call and adjournment only; no open-session business

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond-lunes, 03 de enero de 2022

The Richmond School Board will meet to elect a president and vice president, appoint a secretary and agent, and set meeting dates for 2022. The board will also receive updates on the Dreams4RPS plan, the governor's proposed budget, school safety, the 2022-23 calendar development, George Wythe construction, and the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). A first reading of Policy 5-1.4 (School Calendar) revisions is scheduled.

• Election of president and vice president (Item 1.04)
• Appointment of secretary, agent, and deputy agent (Item 1.06)
• Setting 2022 meeting dates and locations (Item 1.08)
• Receipt of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) (Item 6.01)
• First reading of revisions to Policy 5-1.4 School Calendar (Item 7.03)

Richmond City School Board Meeting

The Richmond City School Board will elect a chair and vice chair, appoint a clerk and agent, and adopt the agenda and previous minutes. The board will set 2022 meeting dates and locations. Presentations include an update on Dreams4RPS, the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the governor's proposed budget, a safety presentation, and the 2022-23 calendar development. The board will also receive a final findings report from the Vacant Property Committee and a first read of revisions to Policy 5-1.4 School Calendar.

• Election of board chair and vice chair
• Appointment of clerk, agent, and deputy agent
• Approval of December 6, 2021 meeting minutes
• Setting of 2022 meeting dates and locations
• Receive Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)