Richmond City Public Schools public meetings in 2024

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

This is a procedural meeting of the Richmond School Board's Disciplinary Committee. The only substantive action is convening a closed session to discuss student disciplinary records. The committee will also approve minutes from the prior meeting and adjourn.

• Closed session under Virginia code §2.2-3711(A)(2) to discuss student disciplinary matters
• Approval of December 3, 2024 Disciplinary Committee minutes

The Committee reviewed nine student disciplinary cases, modifying administration recommendations in eight instances. Decisions included granting readmissions, converting expulsions to time served, and upholding one expulsion.

• Approved minutes of December 3, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Case #1: Modified recommendation to grant readmission with alternative placement (unanimous)
• Case #2: Denied appeal of expulsion and upheld administration recommendation (unanimous)
• Case #3: Modified recommendation to grant appeal of expulsion to time served with alternative placement (unanimous)
• Case #4: Modified recommendation to grant appeal of expulsion with long-term suspension through May 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Case #5: Modified recommendation to grant readmission to a different comprehensive school (unanimous)
• Case #6: Modified recommendation to grant appeal of expulsion to time served at zoned comprehensive school (unanimous)
• Case #7: Modified recommendation to time served with alternative placement (unanimous)

Special Meeting-Richmond City School Board & VDOE-Bi-Annual Meeting

The Richmond City School Board is holding a special bi-annual meeting with the Virginia Department of Education. The board will discuss a Memorandum of Understanding with VDOE, covering teaching, staff, school culture, community partnerships, and systems. The agenda also includes procedural items such as opening, meeting notes, and adjournment.

• Discuss Memorandum of Understanding with Virginia Department of Education
• Approval of meeting notes from the special meeting
• Meeting is a bi-annual joint session with VDOE

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Disciplinary Committee will meet to approve minutes from the prior meeting and then convene a closed session under Virginia law to discuss student disciplinary or scholastic record matters. No public action items besides the procedural approvals are listed.

• Approve minutes of November 7, 2024 Disciplinary Committee meeting
• Convene closed session per §2.2-3711(A)(2) for student disciplinary and scholastic record matters

The Committee reviewed five student disciplinary cases in closed session. Decisions included readmitting students, modifying expulsion and suspension recommendations, and assigning students to alternative or zoned schools.

• Approved minutes of November 7, 2024 meeting (Unanimous)
• Case #1: Upheld recommendation to readmit student to assigned comprehensive school (Unanimous)
• Case #2: Granted appeal of expulsion; student granted time served and return to assigned comprehensive school (Unanimous)
• Case #3: Modified recommendation to long-term suspension through May 30, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Case #4: Modified recommendation to time served with alternative placement (Unanimous)
• Case #5: Modified recommendation to readmit student to zoned school (2-1)

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond-Lunes, 02 de diciembre de 2024

The Richmond School Board will meet on December 2, 2024, to hear public comments, recognize outgoing board members, and receive reports from schools and departments. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes contracts over $100,000, budget transfers over $10,000, and travel requests. They will also receive a first reading of contracts over $100,000 and updates on Richmond High School for the Arts and Woodville Elementary School.

• Recognition of outgoing School Board members
• Receive quarterly financial report from Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts
• First reading of contracts over $100,000 (item 8.01)
• Consent agenda includes contracts over $100,000 and budget transfers over $10,000 (items 10.02, 10.03)
• Update on Richmond High School for the Arts and Woodville Elementary School (items 11.02, 11.04)

School Board of the City of Richmond Meeting

The Richmond School Board will meet to discuss and potentially take action on multiple items, including contracts over $100k for furniture, construction, and consulting services, as well as revisions to the employee leave policy. The agenda also includes updates on attendance goals, financial reports, and construction progress at Richmond High School for the Arts, William Fox Elementary, and Woodville Elementary. The board will recognize outgoing members and consider budget transfers.

• Receive for action contracts over $100k, including furniture, paving, and a classification and compensation study with Evergreen Solutions.
• Receive for first read revisions to Policy 7-7.7 Employee Absences/Leave.
• Receive update on Dreams4RPS Goal 8: Attendance.
• Receive updates on construction at Richmond High School for the Arts, William Fox Elementary, and Woodville Elementary.
• Receive quarterly financial report from Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts and October 2024 financial report.

The School Board approved the 2025-26 Program of Studies and a resolution to transfer three Maury Street properties from Project Ace, LLC to the Board. Members also voted to amend employee leave policy for union representatives and directed the Superintendent to renegotiate the city's school grounds maintenance agreement.

• Approved school year 25-26 Program of Studies (unanimous)
• Amended Policy 7-7.7 to provide two days of leave per month for exclusive union representatives (7-0-1-1)
• Approved transfer of three Maury Street properties from Project Ace, LLC to the School Board and dissolution of Project Ace, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to renegotiate school grounds maintenance agreement with the City of Richmond (6-2-1-0)
• Approved Head Start monthly program and financial reports (unanimous)
• Suspended rules for second read on four contracts over $100k, including asphalt paving and furniture procurement (8-0-1-0)
• Approved minutes from October 21 and November 11, 2024 meetings (8-0-0-1)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Policy Committee is meeting to review several district policies. Discussions include cell phone use, minority-owned business participation, and pupil grading.

• Cell Phone-Free Education Policy
• Policy 3-3.18 Minority-Owned Business Participation
• Policy 4-2.1 Equity Committee Recommendations
• Policy 5-6.2 Pupil Evaluation and Grading
• Proposal to remove building and grounds responsibility from the City of Richmond

The committee discussed revisions to policies regarding early graduation, clear bags, and pupil grading. No final votes were taken on the policy changes; instead, members provided recommendations for further revisions and requested additional information.

• Approved minutes of September 24, 2024 Policy Committee Meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendment to replace Cellphone Free Education and Minority Owned Business policies with Early Graduation and Clear Bag policies (unanimous)

School Board of the City of Richmond Meeting

The Richmond School Board will consider naming the Huguenot High School football field after Coach McFee, approve contracts over $100,000, and receive updates on facility assessments and the Richmond High School for the Arts construction.

• Approve naming of Huguenot High School football field after Coach McFee
• Receive for first read contracts over $100,000
• Receive update on Richmond High School for the Arts construction
• Receive facilities assessment reports for John Marshall and Woodville Elementary Schools
• Receive for first read Program of Studies

The School Board approved the naming of the Huguenot High School football field and authorized a utility easement and land transfer. The Board also approved September 2024 financial and program reports for Head Start. A first read of the 2025-26 Program of Studies was conducted.

• Approved naming Huguenot High School football field as 'Coach Richard McFee Field' (Unanimous)
• Approved RHSA-Dominion underground utility easement request (Unanimous)
• Approved RHSA fall line transfer (Unanimous)
• Approved September 2024 Monthly Program Reports and Financial Statements for Richmond and Petersburg Public Schools (Unanimous)
• Approved amending agenda to include a closed session for personnel matters (5-0-0-4)
• Deferred approval of October 21, 2024 meeting minutes to next meeting (Unanimous)
• Deferred update from NextUp on RPS Middle School Alliance to 2025 (Unanimous)

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Richmond School Board's Disciplinary Committee will hold a closed session to discuss student disciplinary matters and scholastic records, as allowed by state law. The committee will also approve minutes from its October 17, 2024 meeting. No public votes on student cases are expected.

• Approve minutes of October 17, 2024 Disciplinary Committee meeting
• Convene closed session under §2.2-3711(A)(2) of the Code of Virginia for student discipline and scholastic record matters

The Committee reviewed seven student disciplinary cases. In six cases, the committee modified administration recommendations or granted readmission, while one appeal of expulsion was denied.

• Approved minutes of October 17, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Case #1: Granted appeal of expulsion; student on long-term attention through Jan 15, 2025, then alternative placement (unanimous)
• Case #2: Granted appeal of expulsion; student assigned to alternative placement (unanimous)
• Case #3: Upheld administration recommendation and granted readmission (unanimous)
• Case #4: Granted appeal of expulsion to time served; student reassigned to alternative placement (unanimous)
• Case #5: Granted appeal of expulsion to time served; student reassigned to alternative placement (unanimous)
• Case #6: Granted appeal of expulsion to time served; student reassigned to alternative placement (unanimous)
• Case #7: Denied appeal of expulsion and upheld administration recommendation (2-1)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Policy Committee will review several policies at its October 29, 2024 meeting. Items up for discussion include a cell phone-free education policy, minority-owned business participation, equity committee recommendations, pupil evaluation and grading, and a proposal to remove building and grounds responsibility from the City of Richmond. No final decisions are indicated; the committee is reviewing these policies.

• Review of Cell Phone-Free Education Policy
• Review of Policy 3-3.18 on minority-owned, women-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned business participation
• Review of Policy 4-2.1 Equity Committee Recommendations
• Review of Policy 5-6.2 on pupil evaluation and grading
• Discussion of removing building and grounds responsibility from the City of Richmond

School Board of the City of Richmond Meeting

The Richmond School Board will meet to approve the 2025-26 school calendar, receive a surplus of Abner Clay Park, and consider policy revisions. The meeting will also include updates on graduation goals, school safety, and Head Start grants.

• Approve 2025-26 school calendar
• Receive surplus of Abner Clay Park
• Receive City of Richmond easement request
• Policy Committee updates on safety and bullying
• Receive update on Head Start grant

The School Board approved the 2025-26 school calendar with an amendment to include the May 25 Memorial Day holiday for all employees. The Board also approved the transfer of Abner Clay Park based on a provided survey. A request for a City of Richmond easement for the James River Branch Trail project was deferred for an updated proposal.

• Approved transfer of Abner Clay Park surplus (8-0-0-1)
• Adopted updated 25-26 school calendar with May 25 Memorial Day holiday included (8-0-0-1)
• Approved minutes from September 9 and October 7, 2024 meetings (9-0-0-0)
• Tabled City of Richmond easement request for James River Branch Trail project pending updated proposal

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Richmond School Board Disciplinary Committee is meeting to approve minutes from September 26, 2024, and then convene a closed session to discuss student disciplinary or scholastic record matters as allowed by Virginia law. No specific disciplinary actions are listed on the open agenda.

• Approve minutes of the September 26, 2024 disciplinary committee meeting
• Convene closed session under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(2) for student disciplinary and scholastic record matters

The Committee reviewed seven student disciplinary cases in closed session. They upheld administration recommendations for some students while granting appeals and modifying placements for others.

• Approved September 26, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Case #1: Denied appeal of expulsion and upheld administration recommendation (unanimous)
• Case #2: Granted appeal of expulsion; student assigned to zoned school (unanimous)
• Case #3: Upheld administration recommendation for reassignment to alternative placement (unanimous)
• Case #4: Granted appeal of expulsion; student to return to assigned comprehensive school (unanimous)
• Case #5: Denied appeal of expulsion and upheld administration recommendation (unanimous)
• Case #6: Granted appeal of expulsion; student reassigned to alternative placement (unanimous)
• Case #7: Denied appeal of expulsion and upheld administration recommendation (unanimous)

Vacant Property Committee Meeting

The Richmond Public Schools Vacant Property Committee meets to discuss and review surplus and non-instructional properties. Agenda items include approving prior meeting minutes, considering adding subject matter experts to the committee, and reviewing current property data to compile possible uses for sites. The committee will also receive an update from administration on the status of held properties.

• Approve minutes of September 25, 2024 meeting
• Discuss recommendations for subject matter experts to join committee
• Review current property data and compile possible uses of sites (RPS VPC Property List 2024.pdf attached)
• Receive update from administration on status of held properties

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond-Lunes, 07 de octubre de 2024

The Richmond City School Board will receive the final draft of Dreams4RPS 24-29 and a second reading of the 2025-2026 school calendar. The body will also consider the implementation of contracts exceeding $100,000 and budget transfers over $10,000.

• Final draft of Dreams4RPS 24-29
• Second reading of the 2025-2026 school calendar
• Implementation of contracts over $100,000
• Implementation of budget transfers over $10,000
• Updates on Head Start grant and RPS200 day schools

School Board of the City of Richmond Meeting

The School Board will receive the final draft of the Dreams4RPS 24-29 strategic plan and updates on Goals 1 (Accreditation) and 3 (Academics). The board will also consider a second read of the 2025-26 school calendar, receive updates on the Head Start grant and the Virginia Literacy Act plan, and take action on consent agenda items including principal bonuses and budget transfers over $10,000.

• Receive final draft of Dreams4RPS 24-29 strategic plan
• Second read of 2025-26 school calendar (traditional and RPS200 calendars)
• Action on principal and assistant principal bonuses
• Action on budget transfers over $10,000
• Receive update on Virginia Literacy Act plan

The Board approved the final draft of the Dreams4RPS 24-29 strategic plan. It also approved Head Start grant reports and bylaws. The 2025-26 school calendar vote was deferred to gather more teacher input.

• Adopted Dreams4RPS 24-29 strategic plan (7-0-1-1)
• Approved July 2024 Head Start Monthly Program and Fiscal Reports and 2024-25 Bylaws (unanimous)
• Deferred 2025-26 school calendar vote to October 21, 2024
• Approved amended agenda (7-0-2-0)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel actions and budget transfers (8-1-0-0)
• Deferred approval of September 9, 2024 meeting minutes

Evaluation Committee Meeting

This is a largely procedural meeting of the Richmond City Public Schools Evaluation Committee. The committee will approve minutes from March 19, 2024, and then vote to enter a closed meeting under Virginia law to discuss the performance of specific School Board employees. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the March 19, 2024 Evaluation Committee Meeting
• Closed meeting to consider performance of specific School Board employees (per Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1))

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Disciplinary Committee is meeting to approve minutes from August and then convene a closed session under Virginia law to discuss student disciplinary and admission matters. No public votes on specific disciplinary actions are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of the August 29, 2024 Disciplinary Committee meeting
• Convene closed session to consider student disciplinary and admission records

The Committee reviewed four student disciplinary cases in closed session. The board voted unanimously to grant readmission or appeal requests for all four students, with placements varying between comprehensive and alternative schools.

• Approved August 29, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Case #1: Modified administration recommendation and granted readmission to alternative placement (3-0)
• Case #2: Upheld administration recommendation and granted readmission to alternative placement (3-0)
• Case #3: Modified administration recommendation and granted appeal of expulsion to assigned comprehensive school (3-0)
• Case #4: Modified administration recommendation and granted appeal of expulsion to assigned alternative placement (3-0)

Vacant Property Committee Meeting

The Richmond Public Schools Vacant Property Committee will hold a meeting to review its purpose, current property data, and discuss engaging subject matter experts. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is informational and procedural.

• Review of committee purpose, goals, and future meeting dates
• Review of current property data list (RPS VPC Property List 2024.pdf)
• Discussion of subject matter expert engagement and next steps

The committee defined its purpose as gathering information on vacant, non-instructional, and surplus properties without making recommendations. Members discussed goals regarding community outreach, property valuation, and the status of specific sites like Ruffin Road Elementary and Thompson Middle School. The committee agreed to meet on the second Wednesday of each month.

• Established meeting schedule for the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
• Scheduled next meeting for Wednesday, October 9, 2024
• Agreed to reconvene in October with input regarding district engagement

Policy Committee Meeting

The Richmond School Board Policy Committee will review a new policy on planning and lunch periods for professional staff, revisions to child abuse reporting, bullying, and school safety threat assessment policies, and a new policy on collective bargaining. The committee will also consider revisions to search and seizure, visitors to schools, minority-owned business participation, and Title IX harassment policies for both personnel and students.

• New policy 7-5.9 on planning and lunch periods for professional staff
• New policy 7-1.9 on collective bargaining
• Revisions to policy 8-3.3 on bullying and threatening behavior
• Revisions to policy 6-2.11 on school safety threat assessments
• Revisions to policy 3-3.19 on minority-owned business participation

The committee unanimously approved draft revisions for policies regarding planning periods, professional staff contracts, child abuse reporting, bullying behavior, and threat assessments. These drafts will be presented to the full Board for final approval. The committee also discussed upcoming revisions for search and seizure and visitor policies.

• Approved minutes of June 25, 2024 Policy Committee Meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved draft of Policy 7-5.9 Planning and Lunch Periods for Board consideration (Unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Policy 7-5.2 Professional Staff: Contracts for Board consideration (Unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Policy 7-3.17 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting for Board consideration (Unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Policy 8-3.3 Bullying and Threatening Behavior for Board consideration (Unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Policy 6-2.11 School Safety - Threat Assessments for Board consideration (Unanimous)

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

The Finance and Audit Committee will meet to discuss internal audit updates, including a draft fraud management policy and engagement reports. The meeting also includes procedural items such as approval of previous minutes.

• Discussion of draft Fraud Management Policy under Department Governance/Administration
• Review of Internal Audit milestones and updates
• Review of Engagement Reports from the Internal Audit department
• Approval of minutes from the August 27, 2024 meeting

RPS School Board Governance Training-VSBA

This agenda is for a Richmond Public Schools School Board governance training session facilitated by the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA). No votes, contracts, or policy decisions are scheduled; the session consists entirely of professional development activities.

• Training topics include board role in student achievement, community engagement, SMART goal setting, data utilization, and school board meetings

Richmond City School Board-Special Meeting

This special meeting begins with a roll call, proceeds to a collective bargaining grievance hearing, then moves into a closed session to discuss personnel issues and consult with legal counsel related to the grievance. The meeting concludes with adjournment; no policy votes or budget actions are scheduled.

• Collective bargaining grievance hearing
• Closed session for personnel and legal consultation under Va. Code

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond-lunes, 09 de septiembre de 2024

The Richmond City School Board will meet to discuss and receive recommendations on renaming Richmond Alternative School, review the 2025-2026 school calendar for first reading, and receive first reading of contracts over $100,000. Other items include an update on the Dreams4RPS strategic plan, information on contracts over $25,000, and budget transfers over $10,000. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and public comments.

• Receive recommendations on renaming Richmond Alternative School
• Receive first reading of 2025-2026 school calendar
• First reading of contracts over $100,000
• Receive update on Dreams4RPS strategic plan
• Receive update on safety and security

School Board of the City of Richmond Meeting

The Richmond City School Board will consider recommendations to rename Richmond Alternative School and receive a first read of the 2025-2026 school calendar. The board will also vote on multiple contracts over $100,000, including external auditing, fresh produce, and technology services, and approve budget transfers over $10,000. Updates on construction projects at Richmond High School for the Arts, William Fox Elementary, and Woodville Elementary are scheduled.

• Receive for action renaming recommendations for Richmond Alternative School
• First read of 2025-2026 school calendar (traditional and RPS200 schools)
• Receive survey of Westover Hills property for potential use
• Consent agenda includes contracts over $100k (auditing, produce, technology) and budget transfers over $10k
• Receive update on Care and Safety and construction updates for multiple schools

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

This is a procedural meeting of the Richmond City Public Schools Disciplinary Committee. The only public action is approving minutes from the prior meeting. The committee will then convene a closed session to consider individual student disciplinary or admission matters, as allowed by Virginia law.

• Approve minutes of August 15, 2024 Discipline Committee meeting
• Convene closed session under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(2) to discuss student disciplinary records

The Committee modified administration recommendations to grant readmission to three students. Two students were assigned to alternative placement and one was assigned to a different comprehensive school.

• Approved minutes of August 15, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Case #1: Modified recommendation and granted readmission to alternative placement (unanimous)
• Case #2: Modified recommendation and granted readmission to alternative placement (unanimous)
• Case #3: Modified recommendation and granted readmission to a different comprehensive school (unanimous)

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

The Finance and Audit Committee will hear internal audit updates on milestones, governance, and engagement reports. They will also vote to approve minutes from prior meetings and then convene into a closed session to evaluate department and school performance involving specific individuals.

• Approve minutes of April 23, 2024 and June 25, 2024 Finance and Audit Committee meetings
• Internal audit milestones and updates (informational presentation)
• Department governance/administration presentation
• Engagement reports from internal audit
• Closed session to evaluate performance of departments or schools (discussing specific individuals)

The Committee agreed to defer recruitment for the Auditor III position until next year and revised the Audit Director Internal Communication Norms and Protocols. Members also decided to maintain a monthly meeting cadence and requested a data dashboard to track audits.

• Approved adoption of the agenda (3-0)
• Deferred recruitment and hiring of Auditor III position to next year
• Agreed to continue monthly Finance and Audit Committee meetings
• Approved striking items 5b and 5c from Audit Director Internal Communication Norms and Protocols and adding a fraud management policy
• Directed Internal Audit to refer the RVA Tip Line to the RPS Chief of Staff
• Determined an audit on bonuses and merit pay could be explored in the upcoming calendar year

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond-Martes, 20 de agosto de 2024

The Richmond City School Board will meet to receive recommendations for renaming Richmond Alternative School, discuss state budget priorities, and review contracts over $100,000. They will also receive updates on a transportation audit, school reopening, and a quarterly financial report from Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.

• Receive recommendations for renaming Richmond Alternative School
• Receive for first reading contracts over $100,000
• Discuss state budget priorities for advocacy meeting with Sen. Hashmi
• Receive update on transportation audit from audit services director
• Receive update on school reopening

School Board of the City of Richmond Meeting

The Richmond School Board will discuss state budget priorities for an upcoming advocacy meeting hosted by Senator Hashmi. They will also receive the first read of contracts over $100,000, including for auditing, produce, and technology, and receive training on collective bargaining. The board will hear public comment and receive updates on the strategic plan, alternative school renaming, care and safety, and school reopening.

• Discuss state budget priorities for advocacy meeting hosted by Sen. Hashmi
• Receive recommendations for Richmond Alternative School renaming
• First read of contracts over $100k: Cherry Bekaert auditing, Keany Produce, Lenovo technology
• Receive training on collective bargaining resolution
• Receive updates on Care and Safety, transportation overtime, and school reopening

The Board approved updated food services and General Assembly policies, as well as internal safety protocol documents. Members also authorized bonuses for Care & Safety Officers and School Support Aides. A decision on employee absence policies was tabled pending further information on support for collective bargaining unit leaders.

• Approved General Assembly policies (9-0-0-0)
• Approved Policy 6-5.2 Food Services (9-0-0-0)
• Approved internal safety protocol documents (9-0-0-0)
• Approved $3,000 bonuses for Care & Safety Officers and $1,500 for part-time School Support Aides (9-0-0-0)
• Tabled Policy 7-7.7 Employee Absences/Leave until December 2, 2024 (9-0-0-0)
• Approved motion to issue ASL interpreters continuing contracts by the second November meeting (9-0-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel actions and contracts over $100k (9-0-0-0)
• Deferred approval of August 5, 2024 meeting minutes to a future meeting

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Richmond Public Schools Disciplinary Committee will meet primarily to approve minutes and then convene a closed session to discuss student disciplinary matters and other scholastic record information as allowed under Virginia law. No public votes on policies or contracts are scheduled.

• Approve minutes of the July 11, 2024 Disciplinary Committee meeting
• Convene closed session for student disciplinary and scholastic record matters

The Committee reviewed two student disciplinary cases in closed session. Both students were granted readmission, though one case involved a modification to the administration's recommendation.

• Approved minutes of the July 11, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Case #1: Modified administration recommendation and granted readmission to a different comprehensive school (unanimous)
• Case #2: Upheld administration recommendation and granted readmission (unanimous)

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond-lunes, 01 de julio de 2024

The Richmond City Public Schools board will discuss and potentially approve several items at its August 5 meeting, including a first reading of a collective bargaining agreement for custodial and facilities staff, and first readings for design services RFP for Woodville and multiple policies. The board will also receive updates on Dreams4RPS strategic plan, transportation, school reopening, and William Fox Elementary School. A closed session is scheduled for legal consultation on litigation.

• First reading of custodial and facilities collective bargaining agreement
• Receive for approval Abner Clay Park survey
• First reading of RFP for Woodville design services
• Receive for implementation contracts over $100,000 (consent agenda)
• Receive for implementation budget transfers over $10,000

School Board of the City of Richmond Meeting

The School Board of the City of Richmond will discuss the Dreams4RPS strategic plan and receive updates on school reopening, transportation, and care and safety. The body will also consider several first-read policies and a collective bargaining agreement for custodians and facilities.

• Approval of Abner Clay Park survey
• First read of Collective Bargaining Agreement for Custodians and Facilities
• First read of Woodville design services RFP
• Budget transfers over $10k
• Construction updates for Richmond High School for the Arts, William Fox Elementary, and Woodville Elementary

The School Board approved a construction design contract for Woodville Elementary School and adopted a collective bargaining agreement for custodial and facility staff. The Board also approved a site survey for Abner Clay Park to facilitate its transfer to the City of Richmond Department of Parks and Recreation.

• Approved $4,163,039 Woodville design services contract awarded to VMDO Architects (8-0-0-1)
• Adopted Collective Bargaining Agreement for Custodians and Facilities with Teamsters Local 322 (6-0-0-3)
• Approved Abner Clay Park survey for surplus transfer to City of Richmond Department of Parks and Recreation (7-0-1-1)
• Approved minutes from June 17, 2024 and July 1, 2024 meetings (7-0-0-2)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel actions and budget transfers over $10k (7-0-0-2)
• Convened closed session regarding Monroe Park incident litigation and collective bargaining (7-0-0-2)

School Board of the City of Richmond Public Hearing - Renaming of Richmond Alternative School

The Richmond City School Board is holding a public hearing to receive community input on renaming Richmond Alternative School. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Receive public comment regarding renaming Richmond Alternative School at 119 W. Leigh Street

School Board of the City of Richmond Public Hearing - Renaming of Richmond Alternative School

The School Board of the City of Richmond is holding a public hearing to receive community input on renaming Richmond Alternative School. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is solely for gathering public comment.

• Receive public comment regarding renaming Richmond Alternative School

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Richmond Public Schools Disciplinary Committee will meet to approve minutes from a prior meeting and then convene a closed session under Virginia law to discuss student disciplinary or scholastic record matters. No public votes on specific disciplinary actions are scheduled on this agenda.

• Approve minutes of June 13, 2024 Discipline Committee meeting
• Convene closed session for student disciplinary or scholastic record matters per Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(2)

The Committee reviewed one student disciplinary appeal in closed session. The Committee voted to grant the appeal, changing an expulsion to a long-term suspension with time served and alternative placement.

• Approved June 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Granted appeal of expulsion for Case #1, modifying recommendation to long-term suspension with time served and alternative placement (unanimous)

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond-lunes, 01 de julio de 2024

This is a largely procedural meeting with first readings of collective bargaining agreements for school office associates and contracts over $100,000, plus updates on summer school, Arthur Ashe property, Head Start, and school safety. The board will also act on consent items including budget transfers and travel requests.

• First reading of collective bargaining agreements for school office associates
• Receive Arthur Ashe property agreement for implementation
• First reading of contracts over $100,000
• Receive summer school update (Dreams4RPS)
• Implement budget transfers over $10,000 and contracts over $100,000 on consent

School Board of the City of Richmond Meeting

The Richmond School Board will meet to adopt the agenda, approve minutes, and receive updates on summer school, literacy, and construction projects. The board will also consider a collective bargaining agreement for office associates and a property settlement with the City of Richmond.

• Receive collective bargaining agreement for School-Based Office Associates
• Receive Arthur Ashe Property agreement with City of Richmond
• Receive Virginia Literacy Act Plan
• Receive update on Richmond High School for the Arts construction
• Receive update on William Fox Elementary School reconstruction

The School Board appointed Dawn Page as Chairperson through December 31, 2024, following the resignation of Stephanie Rizzi. The Board also approved a collective bargaining agreement for school-based office associates and an audit plan for 2024.

• Appointed Dawn Page as School Board Chairperson through December 31, 2024 (8-0-0-1)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement for School-Based Office Associates (7-0-0-2)
• Approved Arthur Ashe Property Agreement with a requirement for a memo to the City and public (7-0-0-2)
• Approved 2024 Audit Plan (7-0-0-2)
• Directed superintendent to adopt transportation audit recommendations and provide specific driver and cost data by July 30 (6-0-1-2)
• Approved contracts over $100k, including Gold Star Foods, Inc. ($3,310,012.38) and SEL/Mental Health Partnerships (6-0-1-2)
• Approved consent agenda including Virginia Literacy Act Plan and personnel actions (6-0-1-2)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Policy Committee will review proposed revisions to five policies: School Safety/Threat Assessments, Food Services, Employee Absences/Leave, Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting, and Bullying/Threatening Behavior. The committee will also discuss three policy priorities: Collective Bargaining Agreements, General Assembly Mandated Policy Revisions, and School Board Committees. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a review and discussion session.

• Review of Policy 6-2.11 School Safety - Threat Assessments proposed revisions
• Review of Policy 6-5.2 Food Services proposed revisions
• Review of Policy 7-7.7 Employee Absences / Leave proposed revisions
• Review of Policy 7-3.17 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting proposed revisions
• Discussion of Collective Bargaining Agreements as a policy priority

The Committee unanimously approved a motion to draft a union leave policy allowing the union president an option for a one-year unpaid leave of absence. Several other policies regarding school safety, food services, and child abuse reporting were reviewed for further revision or legal counsel.

• Approved motion to direct Administration to draft union leave policy under Policy 7-7.7 for union president's one-year unpaid leave (3-0)
• Determined Policy 7-3.17 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting revisions are ready for legal counsel
• Determined Policy 8-3.3 Bullying and Other Threatening Behavior revisions are ready for legal counsel
• Deferred Collective Bargaining Agreements discussion to August meeting
• Deferred General Assembly Mandated Policies discussion to August meeting
• Deferred School Board Committees discussion to August meeting

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

The Finance and Audit Committee will hear internal audit updates on milestones, governance, and engagement reports, then convene a closed session under Virginia law to evaluate department or school performance involving specific individuals. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific financial decisions or contracts listed.

• Internal audit milestones and updates (information item)
• Department governance/administration discussion (information item)
• Engagement reports from internal audit
• Closed session to evaluate performance of departments or schools (pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1))

The Committee established procedures for recommending Auditor candidates to the School Board and set rules for how Internal Audit staff communicate with Board members and the media. Members also discussed the status of the Audit Plan and the Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline.

• Approved electronic participation of Ms. Dawn Page
• Approved amended agenda to include Communication Best Practices
• Decided Committee will make candidate recommendations for the Auditor position to the full Board
• Decided Transportation Department Audit recommendations will be presented to the Board by Administration at a later meeting
• Determined that all documents shared with the Committee must be uploaded to BoardDocs for public access
• Agreed that Board members emailing questions to Mr. Graeff must cc the entire Board
• Concluded media and outside entity inquiries to Internal Audit staff must be directed to the Board Chair, Vice Chair, and Superintendent

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond

The Richmond School Board will receive updates on the Dreams4RPS strategic plan, Head Start, health advisory board, literacy plan, transportation audit, and athletic program. Action items include adopting the Arthur Ashe property agreement, policy revisions on holidays, lunch, adoption, suspension, and student restraint, as well as approving consent agenda items such as contracts over $100,000, budget transfers over $10,000, and Title grants.

• Adopt Arthur Ashe property agreement (item 5.02)
• Implement policy revisions (holidays, lunch privileges, adoption, suspension, student restraint and seclusion) (item 5.03)
• Receive first reading of contracts over $100,000 (item 6.04)
• Approve consent agenda: personnel measures, re-election list, Title I/III/IV grants, contracts over $100k, budget transfers over $10k, travel (items 8.01-8.06)
• Receive May 2024 financial report (item 9.03)

School Board of the City of Richmond Meeting

The Richmond School Board will consider voting on a property release and settlement agreement with the City of Richmond regarding the Arthur Ashe property. They will also take action on revisions to five policies, including holidays, school lunch privileges, and restraint and seclusion of students. The board will receive updates on the Dreams4RPS strategic plan, the Virginia Literacy Act plan, a transportation audit, and the athletic program.

• Arthur Ashe Property Release and Settlement Agreement with City of Richmond
• Revisions to Policy 7-7.6 Holidays, 6-5.1 School Lunch Privileges, 1-5.4 Policy Adoption, 1-5.3 Bylaws Adoption, and 8-3.18 Restraint and Seclusion of Students
• Receive Dreams4RPS Strategic Plan Update
• Consent agenda includes contracts over $100k (athletic training contract) and Title I, III, and IV grants
• Public comment period for in-person and written comments

The School Board approved revisions to five district policies and adopted new Hearing Office recommendations for student disciplinary processes. The Board deferred a decision on the Arthur Ashe Property Agreement to the July 1 meeting. Personnel actions and a consent agenda including grants and budget transfers were also approved.

• Approved revisions to policies 7-7.6, 6-5.1, 1-5.4, 1-5.3, and 8-3.18 (8-0-0-1)
• Adopted Hearing Office policy proposals for mandatory disciplinary classes and community service (8-0-0-1)
• Tabled Arthur Ashe Property Agreement for further discussion on July 1
• Approved consent agenda including 2024-25 re-election list, Title I, III, and IV grants, and budget transfers over $10k (7-0-0-2)
• Approved personnel actions (5-0-1-3)
• Approved June 3, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

This is a procedural meeting of the Richmond City Public Schools Disciplinary Committee. The committee will approve minutes from the prior meeting and then convene a closed session, as permitted by Virginia law, to discuss student disciplinary matters and scholastic records. No public action or policy change is expected.

• Approve minutes of May 16, 2024 Discipline Committee meeting
• Convene closed session under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(2) for student disciplinary and scholastic record matters

The Committee of the School Board reviewed eight student disciplinary cases. The committee granted three appeals to modify expulsion recommendations and upheld administration recommendations for the remaining five cases.

• Approved May 16, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Case #1: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to long-term suspension through end of first semester 2024-2025 (3-0)
• Case #2: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to time served (3-0)
• Case #3: Upheld recommendation of expulsion (3-0)
• Case #4: Upheld recommendation to deny readmission (3-0)
• Case #5: Upheld recommendation to deny readmission (3-0)
• Case #6: Upheld recommendation to grant readmission (3-0)
• Case #7: Upheld recommendation to grant readmission (3-0)

Richmond City School Board-Special Meeting

The Richmond City School Board is holding a special meeting to conduct a collective bargaining grievance hearing. Following the hearing, the board will convene into closed session to discuss personnel issues and consult with legal counsel related to the grievance, as permitted by Virginia code.

• Collective bargaining grievance hearing
• Closed session for personnel and legal consultation related to the grievance

School Board of the City of Richmond Meeting

The School Board of the City of Richmond will discuss care and safety updates, early literacy data, and staffing for the 2024-25 school year. The board is also deciding on several charters, grant applications, and contracts exceeding $100,000.

• Contracts over $100k, including delivery of bread products and athletic training services
• First read of Title I, III, and IV grants
• Certification to participate in the 2024-25 Virginia Regional Migrant Education Consortium
• Approval of Audit Committee charter, Audit Charter, and Job Description
• Additions to the SY24-25 Program of Studies

The School Board approved a clear bag policy for all schools effective July 1, 2024, and committed to providing a clear backpack to every registered student. Other key actions included approving the 2024-25 Head Start bus waiver and changing the provider for board governance training.

• Approved clear bag policy for all schools effective July 1, 2024 (8-0-1)
• Approved 2024-25 Bus Waiver for RPS and PPS Head Start Programs (unanimous)
• Accepted Audit Committee Charter, Audit Charter, and job description (7-1-1)
• Deferred decision on transportation audit to June 17, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved participation in 2024-25 Virginia Regional Migrant Education Consortium (unanimous)
• Accepted 2024-25 Re-election list (5-3-1)
• Accepted additions to SY24-25 Program of Studies (8-0-1)
• Voted to use VSBA instead of Council of Great City Schools for governance training (7-1-1)

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond-lunes, 03 de junio de 2024

The Richmond City Public Schools Board will meet to implement various administrative reports, personnel measures, and curriculum additions for the 2024-25 school year. The body will also review high-value contracts and budget transfers.

• Implementation of contracts exceeding $100,000
• Implementation of budget transfers greater than $10,000
• Review of early literacy data for Dreams4RPS Goal 3
• Certification to participate in the 2024-25 Virginia Migrant Education Regional Consortium
• Implementation of the Head Start report and Audit Committee charter

School Board of the City of Richmond Meeting

The School Board adopted the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget totaling $529.4 million, including a $45,000 increase for board compensation and a reduction in copier services. It also approved the FY25 unified salary schedule (7-1-1) and the Head Start report for Richmond and Petersburg. Several items were received for first read, including contracts over $100k, policy revisions, and updates on attendance and school programs.

• Adopted FY25 Budget: $414,992,442 General Revenue Fund, $97,420,791 Special Revenue Fund, $17,600,000 Capital Improvement Plan; amendment adds $45,000 for board compensation and cuts $45,000 from copier services
• Approved FY25 unified salary schedule (7 yea, 1 nay, 1 abstain)
• Approved Head Start report including monthly program/fiscal reports for RPS and Petersburg City Public Schools and Policy Council minutes
• Received for first read contracts over $100k (e.g., IFB 24-7070-04 Delivery of Bread Products)
• Received for first read policy revisions on holidays, school lunch privileges, policy adoption procedures, and restraint/seclusion of students

The School Board unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and a series of Head Start reports. The Board also approved the FY25 unified salary schedule in a 6-1-1 vote.

• Adopted FY25 Budget: $414,992,442 General Revenue Fund, $97,420,791 Special Revenue Fund, and $17,600,000 Capital Improvement Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved FY25 unified salary schedule (6-1-1)
• Approved 13 Head Start reports, fiscal documents, and policies for RPS and Petersburg City Public Schools (Unanimous)
• Approved May 6, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond-lunes, 20 de mayo de 2024

The Richmond City School Board will hold a first reading of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and a unified salary schedule. The board will also receive reports on Head Start and Patrick Henry High School, consider contracts over $100,000, and act on consent items including personnel hiring authority and budget transfers. Public comments will be taken in person.

• First reading of FY25 budget
• First reading of unified salary schedule for FY25
• Receive contracts over $100,000 (board and consent items)
• Authorize superintendent to hire staff for June–August 2024
• Authorize budget transfers to balance FY23-24 accounts

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Disciplinary Committee will meet to consider student disciplinary matters. The agenda includes opening procedures, approval of prior meeting minutes, and a closed session to discuss confidential scholastic records as allowed by Virginia law.

• Approve minutes of May 2, 2024 Discipline Committee meeting
• Convene closed session for student disciplinary matters under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(2)

The Committee of the School Board reviewed five student disciplinary cases. The committee granted two appeals to modify expulsions to long-term suspensions and denied readmission for two students.

• Approved May 2, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Case #1: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to long-term suspension through first semester 2024-2025 and alternative placement (unanimous)
• Case #2: Modified recommendation for readmission and reassigned student to a different comprehensive school (unanimous)
• Case #3: Upheld recommendation to deny readmission (unanimous)
• Case #4: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to long-term suspension through May 31, 2024 and alternative education program (unanimous)
• Case #5: Upheld recommendation to deny readmission (unanimous)

School Board Special Meeting-4th District Candidate Interviews

The Richmond City School Board will hold a special meeting to interview candidates for the vacant 4th District seat. After interviews, the board will convene a closed session to discuss appointment of specific public officers. The meeting will conclude with a board action item to receive and act on the selected candidate.

• Interview of candidates for 4th District appointment
• Closed session under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1) for personnel matters
• Board action item to receive and approve the 4th District candidate
• Meeting held at City Hall, 301 N. 9th Street, 17th Floor

The School Board interviewed 11 applicants for the 4th District Representative vacancy. Following a closed session, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Garrett Sawyer to the position.

• Approved appointment of Garrett Sawyer as 4th District interim representative (unanimous)

School Board of the City of Richmond Meeting

The Richmond School Board received an update on William Fox Elementary School reconstruction and adopted a related resolution. The board also approved policy revisions, adjusted the SY24-25 school calendar, discussed the FY25 budget, and approved board governance training with the Council of Great City Schools.

• Received update and adopted resolution for William Fox Elementary School reconstruction
• Approved revisions to Policy 1-1.5 School Board Procedures and Standards of Conduct
• Approved minor adjustments to SY24-25 school calendar
• Discussed FY25 budget and vacant property committee
• Approved two-day board governance training with Council of Great City Schools

The Board approved a new salary schedule for teachers and select support staff and a tax credit resolution exceeding $3 million for the William Fox Elementary School rebuild. Members also approved revisions to the Board's standards of conduct policy and adjustments to the 2024-25 school calendar.

• Approved 2024-25 Teacher and Select Support Staff Salary Schedule including 3% raise (Unanimous)
• Approved tax credit resolution in excess of $3 million for William Fox School Restoration LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Policy 1-1.5 School Board Procedures and Standards of Conduct (Unanimous)
• Approved adjustments to SY24-25 school calendar (Unanimous)
• Approved two-day Board governance training with the Council of the Great City Schools (Unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions including 9 nominations, 12 contract changes, 9 resignations, and 28 retirements (6-0-2-0)
• Approved April 22, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0-0-2)
• Deferred 4th District Appointment interviews to May 14, 2024

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond-lunes, 06 de mayo de 2024

The Richmond City School Board will discuss the FY25 budget and interview candidates for the vacant 4th District board seat. The board will also receive updates on the Dreams4RPS strategic plan, William Fox Elementary School, and care and safety. Actions include approving minutes, contracts over $100,000, policy revisions, a salary scale update, and budget transfers over $10,000.

• Discuss FY25 budget (item 6.01)
• Interview candidates for 4th District board appointment (item 4.01)
• First reading of contracts over $100,000 (item 7.04) and implementation of contracts over $100,000 (item 8.07)
• Receive policy revisions: 1-1.5 (procedures), 1-1.1 (authority), 8-1.3 (harassment) (items 8.02, 8.03)
• Implementation of updated salary scale (item 8.05) and budget transfers over $10,000 (item 8.08)

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Disciplinary Committee of the Richmond City Public Schools Board will hold a closed session to consider individual student disciplinary matters, as permitted by Virginia law. The meeting also includes procedural items such as roll call and approval of minutes from the previous meeting. No specific decisions or public actions are scheduled beyond these procedural steps and the closed session.

• Convene closed session under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(2) to discuss student disciplinary records

The Committee of the Board reviewed eight student disciplinary cases. In all eight instances, the committee voted to grant appeals of expulsion or modify readmission recommendations, resulting in long-term suspensions or alternative placements.

• Approved March 14, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Case 1: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to long-term suspension through end of school year (3-0)
• Case 2: Modified readmission recommendation to alternative placement (3-0)
• Case 3: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to long-term suspension through school year (3-0)
• Case 4: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to long-term suspension with time served and alternative education program (3-0)
• Case 5: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to long-term suspension with time served and return to comprehensive school (3-0)
• Case 6: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to long-term suspension with time served and alternative education program (3-0)
• Case 7: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to long-term suspension with time served and return to comprehensive school (3-0)

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

The Finance and Audit Committee will receive updates on internal audit milestones and review draft charters for the internal audit department and audit committee. The meeting will also include a closed session to evaluate the performance of departments or schools.

• Review of draft Richmond City Schools Internal Audit Department Charter and Audit Committee Charter
• Closed session to evaluate performance of departments or schools under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1)
• Discussion of department governance and audit services guidelines

The committee discussed adding a review and revision of Audit governance documents to a regular School Board Meeting agenda. The committee also convened a closed session to evaluate the performance of departments or schools involving specific individuals.

• Approved electronic participation for Ms. Page
• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved motion to convene closed session for personnel performance evaluations (unanimous)
• Approved certification resolution regarding the closed meeting (unanimous)

Sesión de trabajo - Reunión de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond-Lunes, 22 de abril de 2024

This is a work session of the Richmond City School Board. The board will receive updates on the FY25 budget and the Dreams4RPS strategic plan, discuss governance training and a vacant properties committee, and review a transportation audit. They will also receive items for implementation including contracts over $100,000, renaming Richmond Alternative School, and a minor calendar adjustment for SY24-25.

• Receive update on next steps for FY25 budget
• Receive first reading of contracts over $100,000
• Receive intention to rename Richmond Alternative School
• Oak Grove-Bellemeade Elementary approved to participate in RPS200 Pilot
• Receive transportation audit report

School Board of the City of Richmond Meeting-Work Session

The Richmond City School Board conducted a work session to receive updates on the FY25 budget and the Dreams4RPS Strategic Plan. The board also voted on personnel actions, school renaming, and special education planning.

• Approval of the renaming process for Richmond Alternative School
• Approval for Oak Grove-Bellemeade Elementary School to join the RPS200 Pilot
• First read of contracts exceeding $100,000
• Approval of the special education and CCEIS plan
• Approval of the CTE Perkins grant application

The School Board approved several operational items, including the renaming process for Richmond Alternative School and the special education and CCEIS plan. The board also authorized Oak Grove-Bellemeade Elementary School to participate in the RPS200 Pilot and approved Head Start policies and procedures.

• Approved Oak Grove-Bellemeade Elementary School participation in RPS200 Pilot
• Approved renaming process for Richmond Alternative School
• Approved special education and CCEIS plan
• Approved Head Start policies and procedures
• Approved CTE Perkins grant application
• Approved personnel actions including 8 nominations and 8 contract changes
• Approved continuing current bus driver overtime practice through FY2024
• Approved various district activity requests for snacks, donations, and events

Policy Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Policy Committee meets to review and discuss several district policies. Items include reviewing policies on restraint and seclusion of students, holidays, school lunch privileges, and bylaws procedures. The committee will also discuss policies on bullying, school safety threat assessments, and school board conduct.

• Review Policy 8-3.18 Restraint and Seclusion of Students
• Review Policy 7-7.6 Holidays
• Discuss Policy 6-5.1 School Lunch Privileges
• Discuss Policy 8-3.3 Bullying and Other Threatening Behavior
• Discuss Policy 6-2.11 School Safety - Threat Assessments

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond-lunes, 08 de abril de 2024

The Richmond City School Board will meet to receive updates and take action on several items. Key discussions include the mayor's FY25 budget proposal, an accreditation goal under Dreams4RPS, and the first readings of the annual special education plan and a CTE Perkins grant. The board will also consider consent agenda items for contracts over $100,000 and budget transfers over $10,000.

• Receive update on mayor's FY25 budget proposal (Item 5.01)
• Receive for implementation transfer of Ethel Furman property (Item 6.02)
• Receive for implementation Woodville Elementary School participation in RPS200 Pilot (Item 6.04)
• Receive first reading of annual special education plan and CCEIS (Item 7.02)
• Receive update on care and safety including Richmond Alternative School programming (Item 8.01)

School Board of the City of Richmond Meeting

The Richmond School Board met on April 8, 2024, and took action on a range of items including approval of contracts over $100,000, budget transfers over $10,000, and the transfer of the Ethel Furman property. The board also approved Woodville Elementary School's participation in the RPS200 Pilot and received updates on accreditation and the mayor's proposed FY25 budget.

• Approved contracts over $100k including LETRS training, milk/juice delivery, Pavion Corp, and Radio Comm. of VA
• Approved transfer of Ethel Furman property
• Approved Woodville Elementary School for RPS200 Pilot
• Approved budget transfers over $10k
• Received update on Mayor's proposed FY25 budget

The School Board approved several contracts and budget transfers, including a $2.56 million repair project for John Marshall High School. The Board also authorized Woodville Elementary School's participation in the RPS200 Pilot and approved the transfer of the Ethel Furman property to the City of Richmond.

• Approved $2.56 million contract with ARW Contracting, Inc. for John Marshall High School wall repairs (7-0-0-2)
• Approved Woodville Elementary School participation in RPS200 Pilot (6-1-0-2)
• Approved transfer of Ethel Furman property to the City of Richmond (7-0-0-2)
• Approved contracts over $100k for LETRS Training, Marva Maid, Pavion Corporation, and Radio Communications of Virginia (5-1-1-2)
• Approved budget transfers of $60k for RPS Summer Bridge and $75k for LIEP’s Spanish for Educators course (7-0-0-2)
• Approved personnel actions including 8 nominations, 9 contract changes, 16 resignations, 2 retirements, and 1 termination (7-0-0-2)
• Instructed attorney to incorporate feedback on Policy 1-1.5 regarding inappropriate actions by Board Members (7-0-0-2)
• Approved minutes from March 4 and March 18, 2024 meetings (unanimous)

Evaluation Committee Meeting

This is a procedural meeting of the Richmond City Public Schools Evaluation Committee. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, and a closed session under Virginia code to consider the performance of specific School Board employees. No public decisions or financial items are scheduled.

• Closed meeting under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1) to discuss employee performance

Sesión de trabajo - Reunión de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond-Lunes, 18 de marzo de 2024

This is a work session of the Richmond City School Board on March 18, 2024. The board will receive informational updates on topics including Dreams4RPS, summer school, and specific schools such as William Fox and Woodville Elementary. They will also consider first reading of contracts over $100,000 and implementation of budget transfers over $10,000. Public comments will be accepted in person or in writing.

• Receipt of quarterly financial reports for Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts
• First reading of contracts over $100,000
• Implementation of budget transfers over $10,000
• Update on Ethel Furman property
• Update on William Fox Elementary School

School Board of the City of Richmond Meeting-Work Session

The Richmond School Board held a work session to review district operations and policy updates. The board approved personnel actions, accepted Head Start criteria, and approved district activity requests. Updates on summer school programming, administrative leave, and homebound instruction outline changes to student services and staff procedures that affect school operations. The board also reviewed contracts over $100k and budget transfers over $10k.

• Approval of personnel actions and district activity requests
• First read and action on contracts over $100k
• Review of budget transfers over $10k
• Updates on summer school, administrative leave, and homebound instruction policies
• Quarterly financial report for Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts

The School Board approved a series of personnel actions and updated the program selection criteria and delegate agency for Head Start. The Board also reviewed first-read contracts over $100k and received updates on summer school and graduation security.

• Approved personnel actions including 8 nominations, 15 contract changes, 8 resignations, 2 retirements, and 1 termination (7-0-1-1)
• Approved Head Start program selection criteria for 2024-2025 (7-0-0-2)
• Approved Head Start minutes and documentation, including Petersburg City Public Schools as delegate agency (7-0-0-2)
• Adopted amended agenda to include Board Communication (7-0-0-2)
• Deferred approval of March 4, 2024 meeting minutes to next meeting

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Disciplinary Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and convene a closed session. The closed session is intended to discuss student admission, disciplinary matters, or scholastic records.

• Approval of minutes from January 11, February 1, and February 15, 2024
• Closed session regarding student scholastic records and disciplinary matters

The Committee of the Board reviewed eight student disciplinary cases. Three appeals of expulsion were granted and modified, while five recommendations for expulsion or denial of readmission were upheld.

• Approved minutes from Jan 11, Feb 1, and Feb 15, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Case #1: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to long-term suspension through end of school year (Unanimous)
• Case #2: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to alternative placement through end of school year (Unanimous)
• Case #3: Upheld recommendation and denied readmission (Unanimous)
• Case #4: Upheld recommendation and allowed readmission (Unanimous)
• Case #5: Upheld recommendation of expulsion (Unanimous)
• Case #6: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to long-term suspension with home-based instruction through July 2024 (Unanimous)
• Case #7 & #8: Upheld recommendations of expulsion (Unanimous)

School Board of the City of Richmond Meeting

The Richmond School Board approved minutes, adopted the agenda with amendments to discuss air quality and a legal billing issue, and reinstated the Vacant Property Committee to compile and evaluate surplus properties. A motion to authorize renaming the Richmond Alternative School failed. The board also received updates on graduation, personnel actions, legislative matters, and safety, and approved Head Start policy changes and travel requests.

• Reinstated Vacant Property Committee to list and assess surplus non-instructional properties, with Dawn Page as chair.
• Failed motion (4-3-1) to authorize renaming of Richmond Alternative School.
• Approved personnel actions as presented (one abstention).
• Received Dreams4RPS Goal 2 update on graduation.
• Approved Board travel and district activity requests.

The Board voted to reestablish a committee to inventory and value vacant, non-instructional, and surplus properties. Other actions included approving personnel changes and Head Start fiscal updates. A proposal to rename the Richmond Alternative School was denied.

• Approved minutes of February 20, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions for 33 employees (6-0-1-2)
• Reinstated Vacant Property Committee with Ms. Page as chair (unanimous)
• Denied authorization to rename Richmond Alternative School (4-3-1-1)
• Approved Early Head Start/Head Start Disabilities Waiver and fiscal updates (8-0-0-1)
• Approved $3,600 in travel and district activity requests (7-0-1-1)

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond-lunes, 04 de marzo de 2024

The Richmond City School Board will meet to implement contracts exceeding $100,000 and budget transfers over $10,000. The board will also discuss the reactivation of the vacant properties committee and a new name for the Richmond alternative school.

• Implementation of contracts over $100,000
• Implementation of budget transfers over $10,000
• Discussion on reactivating the vacant properties committee
• Discussion on new naming for the Richmond alternative school
• Review of budget transfers under $10,000 and contracts over $25,000

Sesión de trabajo - Reunión de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond-martes, 20 de febrero de 2024

The Richmond School Board holds a work session to receive and discuss the FY25 operating budget and Capital Improvement Program, along with first readings of the RHSA construction contract and other contracts over $100,000. The board will also discuss the surplus field at Westover Hills Elementary School and receive updates on teacher retention, leave policy, and the RPS200 pilot program. Public comment is accepted in person or in writing.

• Receive FY25 operating budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for approval
• First reading of RHSA construction contract
• First reading of contracts over $100,000
• Discuss surplus field at Westover Hills Elementary School
• Receive quarterly financial reports from Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts

School Board of the City of Richmond Meeting-Work Session

The School Board of the City of Richmond is reviewing several budget items, including the FY25 Operating and CIP Budgets. The work session also includes discussions on school construction projects and various administrative updates.

• Review of FY25 Operating and CIP Budgets
• First read of RHSA construction contract ($100k+)
• Discussion of Westover Hills Elementary School field surplus
• Action on Priority Elevator contracts (over $100k)
• Update on William Fox Elementary School reconstruction

The Board approved the FY25 Operating and CIP Budgets and awarded a $131,357,633 construction contract for the Richmond High School of the Arts. Members also approved recruitment incentives for the 2024-25 school year and reactivated the Vacant Property Committee.

• Approved FY25 Operating and CIP Budgets (6-3)
• Approved $131,357,633 construction contract for Richmond High School of the Arts to S.B. Ballard Construction Co. (5-1-1-2)
• Approved SY24-25 recruitment and retention incentives (7-0-0-2)
• Reactivated the Vacant Property Committee (7-0-0-2)
• Revised Policy 1-5.1 to require three board members be present for committee votes (6-1-0-2)
• Approved personnel actions for 35 employees (6-0-1-2)
• Approved UVA cooperative contract for W & H Resources DBA Priority Elevators (6-0-1-2)
• Approved minutes from January 22 and February 5, 2024 meetings (8-0-0-1)

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

This disciplinary committee meeting of the Richmond City Public Schools Board consists of roll call and a motion to convene a closed session, as permitted by Virginia law, to discuss student admission or disciplinary matters involving scholastic records. No public votes on specific policies or expenditures are scheduled.

• Closed session under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(2) for student disciplinary/scholastic record matters

The committee reviewed four student disciplinary cases. One expulsion was upheld, while three appeals were granted and the recommendations modified to suspension or alternative placement.

• Case 1: Upheld administration recommendation of expulsion (Unanimous)
• Case 2: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to long-term suspension through end of school year (Unanimous)
• Case 3: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to alternative placement through end of first semester of following school year (Unanimous)
• Case 4: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to alternative placement through end of school year and reassignment to another comprehensive school (2-1)

Richmond City School Board Budget Work Session

The Richmond City School Board will hold a budget work session to discuss the Superintendent's proposed FY25 budget. The agenda includes a presentation and discussion of proposed revisions, with supporting documents. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and information item.

• Discuss Superintendent's proposed FY25 budget
• Review FY25 budget revisions (PDF attachment)
• Board questions on FY25 budget (PDF attachment)
• Budget detail for board questions (PDF attachment)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Policy Committee will meet to review proposed revisions to policies on student restraint and seclusion, holidays, and school lunch privileges. They will also discuss policies on bullying, school safety threat assessments, board procedures, and mandated reporter requirements.

• Review Policy 8-3.18 Restraint and Seclusion of Students
• Review Policy 7-7.6 Holidays
• Review Policy 6-5.1 School Lunch Privileges
• Discuss Policy 8-3.3 Bullying and Other Threatening Behavior
• Discuss Policy 6-2.11 School Safety - Threat Assessments

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de la ciudad de Richmond y audiencia pública del presupuesto-lunes, 05 de febrero de 2024

The Richmond City School Board will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the FY25 budget and discuss the proposed budget. The board will also consider action on contracts over $100,000, budget transfers over $10,000, and personnel measures. Other items include recognitions and updates on safety and Head Start.

• Public hearing on FY25 budget (item 6.01)
• Discussion of proposed FY25 budget (item 7.01)
• Contracts over $100,000 (item 8.02)
• Budget transfers over $10,000 (item 8.03)
• Receive for implementation District 9 candidate (item 5.01)

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

The Richmond School Board will hold a public hearing on the FY25 budget and discuss the proposed FY25 budget. The board will also consider action items including contracts over $100k, budget transfers over $10k, and personnel actions. Additionally, the board will receive an update on care and safety and recognize several individuals and groups.

• Public hearing to receive comment on FY25 budget
• Discussion of proposed FY25 budget
• Action on contracts over $100k (Priority Elevator)
• Action on budget transfers over $10k
• Action on 9th District candidate and personnel actions

The School Board appointed an interim representative for the 9th District and approved various personnel actions and budget transfers. The board also held a public hearing regarding the proposed FY25 budget.

• Appointed Ms. Shavonda Dixon as 9th District interim representative (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Nov 20, 2023, Dec 5, 2023, and Jan 8, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions for 8 nominations, 25 contract changes, 15 resignations, and 2 name changes (7-0-1-0)
• Approved budget transfers of $36,600 for Family Engagement and $19,918.17 for Richmond Technical Center (Unanimous)

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Disciplinary Committee will hold a routine meeting to take roll, approve prior minutes, and then convene a closed session to discuss confidential student disciplinary or scholastic record matters as allowed by Virginia law. The agenda is largely procedural and contains no specific votes on individual cases.

• Closed session to consider admission or disciplinary matters involving student scholastic records
• Approval of minutes from January 11, 2024 meeting

The committee reviewed three student disciplinary cases in closed session. One expulsion was upheld, while two other recommendations were modified to alternative placements.

• Deferred approval of January 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Upheld administration recommendation of expulsion for Case #1 (unanimous)
• Granted appeal of expulsion for Case #2; modified to time served and alternative placement through end of school year (unanimous)
• Granted appeal of alternative placement for Case #3; modified recommendation to alternative placement through end of school year (unanimous)

Richmond City School Board Budget Work Session

The Richmond City School Board will hold a budget work session to discuss the Superintendent's proposed FY25 budget. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is a discussion and presentation of budget details.

• Discussion of the Superintendent's proposed FY25 budget
• Attachments include the full budget proposal, board questions, and ARP spenddown details
• Meeting held at Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School

Richmond City School Board Budget Work Session and 9th District Vacancy Candidate Interviews

The Richmond City School Board will hold a budget work session to discuss the Superintendent's proposed FY25 budget. The Board will also interview candidates to fill the vacant 9th District seat.

• Discuss the Superintendent's proposed FY25 budget.
• Interview candidates for the 9th District vacancy appointment.
• Meeting includes roll call and adjournment.

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Finance and Audit Committee will discuss internal audit accomplishments, review draft audit charters and guidelines, and consider engagement reports. The committee will then convene a closed session to discuss personnel matters including assignments and salaries.

• Review of draft Richmond City Schools Internal Audit Department Charter
• Review of draft Audit Committee Charter
• Review of draft Audit Services Guidelines, Protocols, and Processes
• Closed session under Virginia Code for personnel matters

Sesión de trabajo - Reunión de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond-lunes, 22 de enero de 2024

The Richmond City School Board will receive the superintendent's FY2025 budget needs estimate and consider first reading of contracts over $100,000. The board will also vote on implementing the 2024-25 program of studies, contracts over $100,000, and budget transfers over $10,000. Updates will be presented on the Arthur Ashe agreement, safety, Head Start, and progress at William Fox and Woodville Elementary Schools.

• Receive FY2025 budget needs estimate from superintendent
• First reading of contracts over $100,000
• Action to implement 2024-25 program of studies
• Action to implement contracts over $100,000
• Updates on William Fox and Woodville Elementary Schools

School Board of the City of Richmond Meeting-Work Session

The Richmond City School Board will receive the Superintendent's FY25 Estimate of Needs (budget proposal) for discussion. The meeting also includes action on personnel, the 2024-25 Program of Studies, and contracts over $100k, as well as updates on the Arthur Ashe agreement, school construction projects (William Fox Elementary, Woodville Elementary), and a Care and Safety plan update.

• Receive the Superintendent's FY25 Estimate of Needs (budget proposal)
• Action on contracts over $100k, including Soliant Health and Stepping Stones
• Action on the 2024-25 Program of Studies
• Receive update on Arthur Ashe agreement
• Receive updates on William Fox Elementary reconstruction and Woodville Elementary construction

The Board approved the 2024-25 Program of Studies and two contracts over $100k for exceptional education teachers and interpreters. Members also voted down a proposal to hire a full-time senior auditor for school safety protocols. The Board received the Superintendent's FY25 Estimate of Needs for future review.

• Approved 2024-25 Program of Studies (5-2)
• Approved two contracts over $100k for Soliant Health and Stepping Stones (7-0)
• Approved personnel actions for 46 employees (6-0)
• Denied motion to hire full-time senior auditor for school safety (3-5)
• Denied motion to have Finance and Audit Committee discuss senior safety auditor (4-4)
• Approved motion to convene closed session regarding Monroe Park incident litigation (6-2)
• Deferred approval of November 20 and December 4, 2023 meeting minutes to February 5, 2024

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The school board's disciplinary committee will meet to approve minutes from prior meetings and then convene a closed session under Virginia law to discuss student admission or disciplinary issues involving individual scholastic records. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from December 7, 2023 and December 18, 2023 meetings
• Convene closed session under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(2) for student admission or disciplinary matters

The committee reviewed two student disciplinary cases in closed session. One request for readmission was denied, and one expulsion appeal was granted with a modification to time served.

• Approved minutes from December 7 and December 18, 2023 (unanimous)
• Case #1: Upheld recommendation to deny readmission (2-1)
• Case #2: Granted appeal of expulsion and modified recommendation to time served (unanimous)

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond-Lunes, 08 de enero de 2024

The Richmond City School Board will discuss budget priorities and revenue outlook for the 2025 fiscal year, receive the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (ACFR), and consider first readings of contracts over $100,000. The board will also elect officers, approve meeting minutes, and receive updates on the Dreams4RPS strategic plan, the Arthur Ashe agreement, and Richmond High School for the Arts.

• Election of board president and vice president
• First reading of contracts over $100,000
• Discussion of FY2025 budget priorities and revenue landscape
• Update on the Arthur Ashe agreement
• Presentation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (ACFR)

Richmond City School Board Meeting

The Richmond City School Board will elect a chair and vice chair, appoint a clerk and deputy clerk, and set 2024 meeting dates. They will also receive updates on the Dreams4RPS strategic plan, FY25 budget priorities, and the Richmond High School for the Arts construction. Action items include approval of personnel actions and contracts over $100,000, including contracts with Soliant Health, Stepping Stones, and CEV Multimedia.

• Election of chair and vice chair (Item 1.04)
• Appointment of clerk, deputy clerk, agent, and deputy agent (Item 1.06)
• First read of contracts over $100,000 (Soliant Health, Stepping Stones) (Item 5.06)
• Action on contract over $100,000 with CEV Multimedia (Item 7.03)
• Update on Richmond High School for the Arts construction (Item 5.04)

The Board elected Stephanie Rizzi as Chair and Elizabeth Doerr as Vice Chair for 2024. Members approved a series of personnel actions and a contract for Career and Technical Education materials. The Board also set the 2024 meeting schedule and appointed board clerks and agents.

• Elected Stephanie Rizzi as Chair (Unanimous)
• Elected Elizabeth Doerr as Vice Chair (Unanimous)
• Appointed Patrece S. Richardson as Clerk and Maryemma Zayas as Deputy Clerk (Unanimous)
• Appointed Shareyna Chang as Agent and Renesha Parks as Deputy Agent (Unanimous)
• Approved October 16 and November 6, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Accepted 2024 meeting dates and locations (Unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions for 91 employees (6-0-2-0)
• Approved CEV multimedia contract for CTE materials estimated at $110,000-$125,000 (7-1-0-0)