Richmond City Public Schools public meetings in 2025

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Evaluation Committee is holding a procedural meeting to approve minutes from six prior meetings, review the superintendent evaluation timeline, and discuss expectations for midyear meetings with the superintendent, clerk, and auditor. The committee will also enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters such as assignment, promotion, and performance of specific school board employees.

• Approval of meeting minutes from July, August, September, October, and November 2025
• Review of the evaluation timeline for the superintendent
• Discussion and drafting of expectations for midyear meetings with superintendent, clerk, and auditor
• Closed session for personnel matters (assignment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, resignation)

Legislative Committee Meeting

The legislative committee will discuss post-election transition, policy and budget updates, plan 2026 advocacy events and town halls, and receive an update on Lt. Governor Hashmi's transition team. The meeting includes roll call and approval of previous minutes.

• Approve minutes of October 29, 2025 meeting
• Discuss post-election transition, policy and budget updates
• Discuss 2026 advocacy events, town halls, and outreach
• Receive update on Lt. Governor Hashmi's transition team

The Committee approved the minutes from the October 29, 2025 meeting. Members discussed upcoming state budget plans, local composite index data, and potential changes to education policy following recent elections. The committee also reviewed upcoming advocacy events and community grants.

• Approved October 29, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Policy Committee is meeting to hear a presentation from the AI Taskforce. The committee will also consider approving minutes from its September and November 2025 meetings.

• AI Taskforce presentation on artificial intelligence policy
• Approval of minutes from September 15, 2025 committee meeting
• Approval of minutes from November 17, 2025 committee meeting

Facilities & Vacant Properties Committee Meeting

The Facilities & Vacant Properties Committee will hold a discussion-focused meeting, with no votes scheduled. Items include discussing specific school facilities concerns, a proposal to relocate Facilities Maintenance to a Commerce Road site, a process for external requests to use RPS spaces, and updates on vacant properties. The meeting will also approve minutes from October.

• Discuss Facilities Maintenance Relocation Proposal (Commerce Road site)
• Discuss process for external requests for use of RPS spaces
• Discuss status of vacant properties
• Approve minutes from October 15, 2025 meeting
• Discuss any specific school facilities concerns

The Committee approved the October 15 meeting minutes and discussed various facility concerns including the Clark Springs property and Commerce Road relocation. Members reviewed a draft process for external requests to use RPS spaces and received an update on the Moore Street School conveyance process.

• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Agreed that proposals for space use will be reviewed by Administration before Committee review

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Disciplinary Committee will approve minutes from October 27, 2025, and then convene a closed session to discuss student disciplinary matters and scholastic records, as permitted by Virginia law. No other public action items are scheduled.

• Approve draft minutes from the October 27, 2025 Disciplinary Committee meeting
• Convene closed session under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(2) to discuss student disciplinary matters and scholastic records

Reunión de la Junta Escolar - Sesión de Negocios - Martes, 02 de diciembre de 2025

The Richmond School Board will receive and potentially approve a recommendation to rename Armstrong, along with consent agenda items including contracts over $100,000, budget transfers over $10,000, the 2026-27 program of studies, and 2026 legislative priorities. They will also hear public comments and receive external reports from Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts and Head Start.

• Consideration of recommendation to rename Armstrong (item 6.02)
• Approval of contracts over $100,000 (item 7.06)
• Approval of budget transfers over $10,000 (item 7.07)
• Adoption of 2026-27 Program of Studies (item 7.03)
• Adoption of 2026 legislative priorities (item 7.04)

School Board Meeting-Business Session-Tuesday, December 2, 2025

The School Board will consider several action items, including a recommendation to rename Armstrong High School and recommendations from the Vacant Property Committee. The consent agenda includes approval of a contract over $100k with Commercial Foodservice Repair, Inc., budget transfers over $10k, the 2026-27 Program of Studies, and 2026 legislative priorities. The board will also receive a quarterly financial report from Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts and a Head Start report.

• Receive for approval Armstrong High School renaming recommendation
• Receive for action Vacant Property Committee recommendations (includes Commerce Road Site Relocation Options)
• Receive for action contracts over $100k (Commercial Foodservice Repair, Inc.)
• Receive for action budget transfers over $10k
• Receive for action school year 2026-27 Program of Studies and 2026 legislative priorities

The Richmond City Public Schools Board approved renaming Armstrong High School to Armstrong-Kennedy High School effective July 2027 and waived a naming policy to proceed. The board also authorized plans for four vacant properties, including transferring one parcel to the city and scheduling demolitions or feasibility studies for others, which will affect local land use and potential future facilities. Additionally, the board approved its consent agenda covering contracts over $100,000, budget transfers over $10,000, personnel actions, and the 2026-27 Program of Studies. These decisions update school identification, manage district property assets, and finalize operational budgets for the upcoming academic year.

• Renamed Armstrong High School to Armstrong-Kennedy High School effective July 2027 (unanimous)
• Waived Policy 6-2.9 to allow the name change (unanimous)
• Approved vacant property plans for four sites, including transferring Norrell Annex to the city and planning demolition at Thirteen Acres (unanimous)
• Approved October Head Start reports and financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: 2026-27 Program of Studies, contracts over $100K, budget transfers over $10K, personnel actions, and legislative priorities (unanimous)
• Convened closed session to interview candidates for a central office position (unanimous)

Reunión de la Junta Escolar - Sesión de Trabajo - Lunes, 01 de diciembre de 2025

This work session of the Richmond City Public Schools board includes first readings of contracts over $100,000 and policy committee recommendations. The board will also discuss traffic safety concerns at schools and receive updates on the Dreams4RPS strategic plan, including a new state accountability system and enrollment. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.

• First reading of contracts exceeding $100,000
• First reading of policy committee recommendations
• Discussion of traffic patterns and safety concerns at schools
• Update on Armstrong High School name change
• October financial reports and budget transfers under $10,000

School Board Meeting-Work Session-Monday, December 1, 2025

The Richmond School Board will receive updates on Dreams4RPS goals, including a new state accountability system (SOL cut scores and ESSA changes) and enrollment. They will discuss traffic patterns at schools, receive first-read policy recommendations and a finance committee update (FY26 budget review), and get updates on Armstrong High School renaming and support for Early College Academy students. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel and legal matters.

• Receive update on Dreams4RPS Goal 1: New State Accountability System (SOL cut scores and ESSA changes)
• Receive update on Dreams4RPS Goal 7: Enrollment
• Receive update from Finance and Audit Committee (FY26 budget review)
• Receive first read of Policy Committee recommendations (multiple policies including facilities, gifts, holidays, etc.)
• Receive update on Armstrong High School renaming

The Richmond Public Schools board amended the meeting agenda to include updates on the Moore Street property and the Commerce Road site relocation proposal. The board discussed traffic safety concerns and Armstrong High School renaming but took no formal action.

• Agenda amended to include Moore Street and Commerce Road updates (unanimous)
• Board agreed to review traffic safety audit when available
• Board agreed to explore leasing Moore Street building to Foundation
• Board requested more time to review Commerce Road site proposal

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Richmond Public Schools Disciplinary Committee will convene for a routine meeting. After procedural items like roll call and approving previous minutes, the committee will enter a closed session to discuss student admission or disciplinary matters protected by state law.

• Approve minutes from October 27, 2025 disciplinary committee meeting
• Closed session to discuss student disciplinary or admission records
• Meeting held at Richmond Success Academy

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

This is a procedural meeting of the Finance and Audit Committee. The agenda includes approving minutes from a prior meeting and a closed session under Virginia law to discuss personnel matters such as assignments, salaries, or discipline. No substantive financial or audit items are listed.

• Approve minutes from October 28, 2025 meeting
• Closed session for personnel matters (Section 2.2-3711(A)(1))

Policy Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Policy Committee will meet to discuss proposed revisions to seven school board policies, including rules on committees, gifts, conservation, holidays, parent observation of students, vandalism, and medication administration. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for review and discussion only.

• Review of Policy 1-5.1 School Board Committees
• Review of Policy 3-3.13 Gifts, Donations, Grants, and Bequests
• Review of Policy 6-2.7 Conservation of Resources
• Review of Policy 7-7.6 Holidays
• Review of new Policy 8-1.40 Observations of Students by Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Evaluation Committee is meeting to approve minutes from five previous meetings, review the evaluation timeline, and discuss draft School Board goals for the 2025-2026 school year. The committee will then enter a closed session under Virginia law to consider personnel matters including appointment, assignment, promotion, or performance of specific employees.

• Approve minutes from July 29, August 14, September 11, September 18, and October 9, 2025 meetings
• Review evaluation timeline (attached PDF)
• Discuss draft Richmond School Board goals for SY25-26 (attached PDF)
• Closed session for personnel matters (assignment, appointment, promotion, etc.)

Reunión de la Junta Escolar - Sesión de Negocios - Martes, 11 de noviembre de 2025

The Richmond City Public Schools Board will hold a business session on November 11, 2025. Key actions include receiving for approval a collective bargaining agreement with Teamster Local 592 and receiving for implementation a FY26 salary schedule update. The board will also handle consent items such as contracts over $100,000 and budget transfers over $10,000, and go into closed session for personnel matters.

• Receive for approval collective bargaining agreement for Teamster Local 592
• Receive for implementation FY26 salary schedule update
• Receive for implementation contracts over $100,000
• Receive for implementation budget transfers over $10,000
• Closed session for personnel matters (Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(1))

School Board Meeting-Business Session-Tuesday, November 11, 2025

The Richmond City School Board will meet to discuss labor agreements and approve various district contracts. The session includes a review of the FY26 salary schedule and several policy updates.

• Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement for Teamster Local 592
• Contracts over $100k including NurseSpring Inc, Honeywell International Inc, and The Carpentry & Painting Experts
• Update to the FY26 Salary Schedule
• Policy recommendations for Telehealth Services, Student Concussion Policy, and Motor Vehicles
• Collective Bargaining Resolution update

The School Board approved a Collective Bargaining Resolution for the 2025-2026 school year and ratified a contract for Teamsters Local 592. A motion to form a workgroup for future negotiations was rescinded.

• Approved September 2025 Head Start reports (unanimous)
• Adopted Collective Bargaining Resolution 5-4
• Approved Teamsters Local 592 contract (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (unanimous)
• Rescinded motion to create collective bargaining workgroup

Reunión de la Junta Escolar - Sesión de Trabajo - Lunes, 10 de noviembre de 2025

The Richmond City School Board holds a work session to receive updates on the Dreams4RPS strategic plan, including a new state accountability system and the facilities master plan. Board members will receive first readings of a collective bargaining resolution update, curriculum program, and policy committee recommendations. Presentations include the literacy plan, financial reports for July-September, and updates on Woodville Elementary and the Early College Academy. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.

• First reading of collective bargaining resolution update
• Contracts over $100,000 presented for first reading
• Receipt of July-September financial reports
• Update on Dreams4RPS Goal 1: new state accountability system
• Update on Woodville Elementary School

School Board Meeting-Work Session-Monday, November 10, 2025

This work session will receive updates and first reads on several policy and operational items, including a collective bargaining resolution, the facilities master plan, and contracts over $100,000. No final votes are expected; the board is discussing these matters before future action.

• First read of collective bargaining resolution update
• Update on Dreams4RPS Goal 1: New State Accountability System
• Update on Facilities Master Plan process
• First read of contracts over $100k (Commercial Foodservice Repair, Inc.)
• Update on Woodville Elementary School

The School Board held a work session covering long-term facility plans, updates on vacant properties, and the development of a new school funding formula. Discussions also included progress on Woodville Elementary School, collective bargaining revisions, and legislative priorities.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved closed session to discuss personnel matters, federal grants, and hiring (7-0)
• Certified that only lawful public business was discussed in closed session (7-0)
• Upheld findings for Employee Matter #2025-05 (7-0)

Legislative Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Legislative Committee will review past legislative positions and a draft of 2026 advocacy priorities. They will also discuss strategy and receive an update on November's 'Take Your Legislator to School' month. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Review of 2020 legislative policy positions
• Review of draft 2026 legislative advocacy priorities
• Discussion of legislative and advocacy strategy
• Update on 'Take Your Legislator to School' month in November

The committee reviewed past legislative policy positions and a draft of the 2026 Legislative Advocacy Priorities. Discussion included school construction, K-12 funding reform, and student mental health supports. The committee reached consensus to meet again on December 16, 2025.

• Scheduled next meeting for December 16, 2025

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

The Finance and Audit Committee will discuss a funding formula workgroup update and consider approval of previous meeting minutes. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters including appointments, salaries, and resignations. The meeting includes standard procedural items like roll call and adjournment.

• Discussion of funding formula workgroup update
• Approve minutes from September 23, 2025 meeting
• Closed session for personnel matters (assignments, salaries, disciplinary actions)
• Roll call and adjournment

The committee approved the minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting. Members discussed a workgroup exploring a budget funding formula involving infrastructure and student needs. The committee also entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Entered closed session for personnel and employment matters (6-0)
• Certified that only lawful public business was discussed in closed session (6-0)

RPS School Board Governance Training-VSBA

This is a procedural training session for the Richmond City Public Schools Board, conducted by the Virginia School Boards Association. No binding decisions, votes, or public hearings are scheduled. Topics include board roles, committees, agenda management, budget, and data-driven decision making.

• Training on board roles and responsibilities
• Discussion of committee functions
• Session on budget governance
• Review of board norms and protocols
• No contracts, ordinances, or public hearings on the agenda

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

This Disciplinary Committee meeting is largely procedural: it includes a roll call, approval of prior minutes, and then a closed session to discuss student admission or disciplinary matters involving scholastic records. No public action items or votes on policy are scheduled.

• Approve minutes of October 14, 2025 Disciplinary Committee meeting
• Convene closed session under Virginia law for student discipline or scholastic records

The Disciplinary Committee approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting and entered a closed session to discuss student disciplinary matters. Following the closed session, the committee voted unanimously to uphold an administration recommendation for expulsion regarding Case #1.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Entered closed session to consider student scholastic records (3-0)
• Certified that closed session business complied with Virginia law (3-0)
• Upheld administration recommendation of expulsion for Case #1 (3-0)

Facilities & Vacant Properties Committee Meeting

The Facilities & Vacant Properties Committee will meet to discuss school facilities concerns and receive updates on vacant properties. The agenda includes procedural items such as roll call and approval of previous meeting minutes, followed by discussion-only items on facilities and vacant properties. No specific proposals or actions are scheduled; the meeting is largely informational.

• Discussion of school facilities concerns with attached Capital Improvement Project Updates
• Discussion of status and updates of vacant properties (DRAFT Revised Vacant Property Update 2025)
• Approval of September 10, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee approved the September 10 meeting minutes. Members reviewed a four-phase Facilities Master Plan and discussed updates to capital improvement projects and maintenance budgeting. The committee also reviewed status updates for several vacant properties, including Ruffin Road, the Arthur Ashe building, and the Norrell Annex.

• Approved September 10, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Richmond Public Schools Disciplinary Committee will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and then convene a closed session to consider student disciplinary or admission matters involving scholastic records. This is a routine procedural meeting with no public action expected.

• Approve minutes of the September 22, 2025 Disciplinary Committee meeting.
• Convene closed session for student disciplinary/admission matters (Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(2)).

The committee reviewed four student cases during a closed session. Members voted to modify three expulsion recommendations to long-term suspensions and upheld one recommendation for readmission.

• Approved September 22, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved entry into closed session (3-0)
• Granted appeal of expulsion and modified to long-term suspension for Case #1 (3-0)
• Upheld administration recommendation and granted readmission for Case #2 (3-0)
• Modified expulsion recommendation to long-term suspension for Case #3 (3-0)
• Modified expulsion recommendation to long-term suspension for Case #4 (3-0)

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The Richmond Public Schools Evaluation Committee meets to review the evaluation timeline and draft School Board goals for the 2025-26 school year. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters such as assignment, promotion, and performance of school employees.

• Review evaluation timeline (attached PDF)
• Develop draft School Board goals for SY25-26
• Closed session for personnel matters under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1)

The Evaluation Committee identified professional development, student success, and cultural responsiveness as the primary areas for upcoming School Board goals. Draft goals will be presented to the full Board for review and approval during the November 2025 meetings.

• Approved closed session to consider personnel matters (4-0)
• Approved certification that only exempted public business was discussed in closed session (3-0)
• Selected professional development, student success, and cultural responsiveness as focus areas for SY25-26 goals

School Board Meeting-Business Session-Tuesday, October 7, 2025

The Richmond School Board will hold a business session to consider several action items, including a collective bargaining resolution update, approval of the 2026-27 school calendar, and contracts over $100,000. The board will also receive a Head Start report and an update on the RPS Education Foundation. The meeting includes multiple proclamations for awareness months and weeks, as well as public comment.

• Receive for action collective bargaining resolution update (draft attached)
• Receive for approval 2026-27 school calendar
• Receive for action contracts over $100k (multiple contracts attached)
• Receive for action certification of Teamsters Local 592 for coordinators and managers
• Receive for action Head Start report

The School Board approved the August 2025 Head Start program reports, minutes, and financial statements, though the by-laws were excluded from the approval. The board also discussed proposed changes to the collective bargaining resolution, but no vote was recorded for that item in the provided text.

• Approved August 2025 Head Start program reports, minutes, and financial statements, excluding by-laws (8-0-0-1)
• Approved minutes of September 2 and September 3, 2025 meetings (unanimous)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved remote participation via Zoom for Dr. Shonda Harris-Muhammed

Reunión de la Junta Escolar - Sesión de Negocios – Martes, 7 de octubre de 2025

The Richmond City School Board will hold a business session including approval of minutes, public comment, and a consent agenda. Key actions include adopting the 2026-27 school calendar, approving contracts over $100,000, and certifying Teamsters Local 592 for coordinators and managers. The board will also receive a collective bargaining resolution update and go into closed session for personnel matters.

• Approval of the 2026-27 school calendar (consent agenda)
• Approval of contracts over $100,000 (consent agenda)
• Certification of Teamsters Local 592 for coordinators and managers (consent agenda)
• Update on collective bargaining resolution (action item)
• Approval of budget transfers over $10,000 (consent agenda)

Reunión de la Junta Escolar - Sesión de Trabajo - Lunes, 06 de octubre de 2025

This work session of the Richmond City Public Schools Board includes updates on the Dreams4RPS plan focusing on graduation and SOL performance, as well as first readings of a collective bargaining resolution update and contracts exceeding $100,000. The board will also receive updates on Woodville Elementary, Armstrong High School renaming, and school safety. A closed session is scheduled for personnel discussions.

• Receive update on Dreams4RPS Goal 2: Graduation
• Receive update on Dreams4RPS Goal 3: SOL
• Receive for first reading update on collective bargaining resolution
• Receive for first reading contracts over $100,000
• Receive update on Woodville Elementary School

School Board Meeting-Work Session-Monday, October 6, 2025

This work session includes updates on Dreams4RPS goals, Woodville Elementary, Armstrong High School renaming, and a first read of a collective bargaining resolution. The board will also receive first reads on policy recommendations and contracts over $100,000, including a bus loop expansion at Reid Elementary. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.

• Armstrong High School renaming update
• First read of collective bargaining resolution revisions
• Contracts over $100k for first read, including Reid Elementary bus loop expansion and nursing/staffing services
• Policy Committee first reads: voting method, public participation, motor vehicles, student concussion, telehealth services
• Update on certification of Teamsters Local 592 for coordinators and managers

The Board approved the certification of Teamsters Local 592 as the exclusive representative for coordinators and managers. Members also received updates on graduation rates, SOL academic performance, and proposals for the Clark Springs building and Armstrong High School naming.

• Approved certification of Teamsters Local 592 as exclusive representative for coordinators and managers (8-0-0-1)
• Approved amended agenda deferring Woodville Elementary and literacy plan updates (7-1-0-1)
• Approved motion to convene in closed session for personnel and legal matters (unanimous)

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Finance and Audit Committee will meet to approve minutes from August, adopt the agenda, and then move into a closed session as allowed by Virginia law to discuss personnel matters such as appointments, performance, and salaries. The agenda is largely procedural with no substantive financial or audit items listed.

• Approve minutes of the August 26, 2025 Finance & Audit Committee meeting
• Closed session under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(1) to discuss personnel matters
• Adoption of the meeting agenda

The committee approved the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting and adopted the current agenda. Members also voted to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approved August 26, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adopted the September 23, 2025 agenda (4-0)
• Entered closed session regarding personnel and employment matters (4-0)
• Approved certification resolution for closed session business (5-0)

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Disciplinary Committee will meet to approve minutes from August 12, 2025, and then convene a closed session under Virginia law to discuss student disciplinary or scholastic record matters. The meeting is largely procedural, with no public hearings or votes on policy.

• Approve minutes of the August 12, 2025 Disciplinary Committee meeting
• Convene closed session under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(2) for student disciplinary or scholastic record matters

The Disciplinary Committee approved three student cases during a closed session. Two cases resulted in granting readmission by upholding administrative recommendations, while one case modified the administration's recommendation to grant readmission.

• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Entered closed session for student disciplinary matters (3-0)
• Modified administration recommendation to grant readmission for Case #1 (3-0)
• Upheld administration recommendation to grant readmission for Case #2 (3-0)
• Upheld administration recommendation to grant readmission for Case #3 (3-0)

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Evaluation Committee is meeting for a procedural session that includes a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters such as assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific school employees. No other substantive public business is on the agenda.

• Closed session under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(1) for personnel discussions

The Committee agreed to change the Superintendent's objectives to three areas established as goals. Members also moved into a closed session to consider personnel matters and employment candidates.

• Amended agenda to review/update evaluation timeline (3-0)
• Approved changing Superintendent objectives to three goal areas
• Reposed revised timeline to BoardDocs for October 7 meeting
• Entered closed session to consider personnel and employment matters (3-0)
• Approved roll call vote certifying only exempted public business was discussed (3-0)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Policy Committee will meet to discuss revisions to nine policies, including voting method, public participation, payment procedures, conservation, motor vehicles, student suspensions and expulsions, concussion protocol, and a new telehealth services policy. The committee will also approve minutes from July and adopt the agenda. No votes are expected; these are discussion items for potential recommendation to the full board.

• Review of Policy 1-6.5 Voting Method
• Review of Policy 1-6.7 Public Participation at Meetings
• Review of Policy 3-3.6 Payment and Payroll Procedures
• Review of Policy 8-3.12 Student Suspensions and Expulsions
• New Policy 8-5.40 Telehealth Services

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The Evaluation Committee of Richmond City Public Schools meets to review the superintendent evaluation timeline for the current cycle. The committee will then enter a closed session under Virginia law to discuss the assignment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific school board employees or officers. No votes on substantive policy or contracts are on the agenda.

• Review of the Evaluation Timeline (attached as a PDF from August 2025)
• Closed session pursuant to Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(1) to consider personnel matters

The committee agreed to present Superintendent goals to the full Board on October 6, 2025. Members also entered a closed session to consider personnel matters including assignments, salaries, and prospective candidates.

• Agreed to present Superintendent goals to the full Board on October 6, 2025
• Approved entering closed session for personnel and employment matters (4-0)
• Approved roll call vote certifying only exempted public business was discussed (4-0)

Facilities & Vacant Properties Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Facilities & Vacant Properties Committee will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss school facilities concerns. They will receive an update on the Facilities Master Plan and review the status of vacant properties. No formal votes or financial decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of the August 13, 2025 committee meeting
• Discuss specific school facilities concerns
• Receive update on the Facilities Master Plan
• Discuss status of vacant properties

Reunión de la Junta Escolar - Sesión de Negocios – Miércoles, 3 de septiembre de 2025

The Richmond City Public Schools School Board is holding a business session to consider and vote on several items, including a Head Start report, a consent agenda with contracts over $100,000 and budget transfers over $10,000, and a closed session for personnel matters. The meeting also includes recognitions for Hispanic Heritage Month and Attendance Awareness Month, and public comment.

• Approve minutes from August 4 and 5, 2025 meetings
• Receive Head Start report for implementation
• Adopt consent agenda including contracts over $100,000 and budget transfers over $10,000
• Hold closed session to discuss personnel assignments, salaries, and resignations
• Proclamations for Hispanic Heritage Month and Attendance Awareness Month

School Board Meeting-Business Session-Wednesday, September 3, 2025

The Richmond City Public Schools School Board is scheduled to conduct its regular business session on September 3, 2025. The agenda focuses on administrative approvals, including personnel actions, budget transfers over $10,000, and contracts exceeding $100,000. The board will also review General Assembly policy revisions and consider a Safe Routes to School resolution. A closed session will address personnel appointments and salaries.

• Contracts over $100k with Henrico County, Little Scholars, and Enrichment City
• Budget transfers exceeding $10k
• General Assembly policy revisions
• Safe Routes to School (SRTS) resolution
• Closed session for personnel appointments and salaries

The School Board approved the minutes from August 4 and August 5, 2025. The Board also approved the July 2025 monthly report, program report, minutes, and financial statements for Head Start. All substantive actions were passed unanimously.

• Approved August 4 and August 5 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda including Fit4Kids Safe Routes to School resolution (unanimous)
• Approved July 2025 Head Start monthly report, program report, minutes, and financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including travel, personnel, and contracts (unanimous)
• Approved closed session for employee performance and legal consultation (8-0-0-1)

Reunión de la Junta Escolar - Sesión de Trabajo – Martes, 2 de septiembre de 2025

The Richmond City Public Schools Board will hold a work session to receive updates on the Dreams4RPS strategic plan and various administrative reports. The board will review the 2026-2027 school calendar and policy committee recommendations for the first time.

• First reading of the 2026-2027 school calendar
• Review of contracts exceeding $100,000
• Review of contracts exceeding $25,000
• Budget transfers of less than $10,000
• Updates on options for Clark Springs Elementary School

School Board Meeting-Work Session-Tuesday, September 2, 2025

The Richmond City School Board holds a work session to receive first reads on the 2026-27 school calendar, multiple contracts over $100,000, and options for Clark Springs Elementary School. The board will also receive updates on the Dreams4RPS strategic plan, staff retention, mental health services, and construction projects at William Fox, Woodville, and Richmond High School for the Arts. A closed session for personnel and legal matters is scheduled.

• Receive for first read contracts over $100k (Waste Management of VA, Imagine Learning LLC, 4imprint, Hajoca Corporation)
• Receive update on options for Clark Springs Elementary School
• Receive for first read the 2026-27 school calendar (traditional and RPS200 draft calendars)
• Receive update on staff retention and survey data
• Receive update on immigration enforcement policies

The School Board reviewed several repurposing options for the Clark Springs Elementary building. Members also received a first read of the 2026-27 school calendar proposal and discussed upcoming budget cycles with city officials.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Received update on Dreams4RPS Strategic Plan implementation
• Received updates on Clark Springs Elementary building repurposing options
• Received first read of 2026-27 school calendar proposal
• Received first read of contracts over $100k
• Received first read of annual maintenance plan resolution
• Entered closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters

School Board of the City of Richmond and Richmond City Council-Education Collaborative Meeting

This is a joint briefing session between the Richmond City School Board and the Richmond City Council. The agenda includes only an agenda document and a presentation. No specific decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting appears to be informational.

• Joint education briefing at Maymont Foundation, Westover Drive
• Presentation scheduled (file attached, 3,018 KB)

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Finance and Audit Committee will receive a presentation on the FY26 budget and review the 2025 audit plan. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and consider a closed session for personnel matters.

• Receive budget presentation for FY26
• Review the 2025 audit plan
• Approve minutes of July 24, 2025 meeting
• Closed session to discuss personnel matters (assignment, appointment, salaries, etc.)

The committee reviewed a division budget presentation including revenue sources and local match details. Members discussed the 2025 audit plan, focusing on student activity funds and potential high-impact budget areas. The committee also entered a closed session to consider personnel matters.

• Approved July 24, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adopted the August 26, 2025 agenda (3-0)
• Approved entering closed session for personnel and employment discussions (4-0)
• Approved certification that only exempted public business was discussed in closed session (4-0)

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The Evaluation Committee will discuss performance indicators for the Superintendent, Clerk, and Auditor evaluations for the 2025-2026 school year, and review the board's own self-evaluation to set goals. A closed session is planned for personnel matters.

• Review performance indicators for the Superintendent's 2025-2026 evaluation
• Review performance indicators for the Clerk and Auditor's 2025-2026 evaluation
• Review the 2024-2025 school board self-evaluation and discuss potential goals
• Closed session under Virginia code for personnel matters
• Review/update the evaluation timeline

The Committee updated its timeline by removing a September 2025 goal presentation and making the October 2025 Clerk goals presentation optional. Members reviewed performance indicators for the Superintendent, Clerk, and Auditor. The committee also held a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Removed September 2025 goal presentation for superintendent, clerk, and auditor from timeline
• Made October 2025 Clerk goals presentation optional
• Removed Auditor goals presentation from October 2025 timeline due to unfilled position
• Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel matters (unanimous)

Vacant Property Committee Meeting

The Vacant Property Committee will consider approving the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes and receive updates on the Facilities Master Plan and back-to-school facilities concerns. They will discuss construction projects and hear a presentation from Virginia Community Voice regarding a Ruffin Road property proposal, as well as updates on the Second Serve tennis project and other vacant properties.

• Approve minutes of June 11, 2025 Vacant Property Committee meeting
• Receive update on the Facilities Master Plan
• Presentation by Virginia Community Voice on Ruffin Road property proposal (Center for Rest & Healing)
• Receive update on Second Serve tennis project proposal
• Discuss back-to-school facilities concerns and construction project plans

The Committee approved the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes. Members discussed a proposal to turn the former Summer Hill Elementary School site into a Healing Center and reviewed concerns regarding a tennis project proposal. No final votes were taken on property dispositions; recommendations will be made at an October Board meeting.

• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred Facilities Master Plan update
• Deferred back-to-school facilities concerns
• Deferred vacant properties status updates

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Disciplinary Committee is meeting to consider student admission or disciplinary matters in a closed session. The committee will also approve minutes from two prior meetings. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive public action items.

• Approval of minutes from June 10 and June 23, 2025 Disciplinary Committee meetings
• Convening a closed session under Virginia law to discuss student scholastic records and disciplinary matters

The Committee met to review student disciplinary matters in a closed session. They voted to modify the decision for Case#1 to a long-term suspension with time served and assigned the student to a different comprehensive school.

• Approved minutes from June 10 and June 23, 2025 meetings (3-0)
• Voted to enter closed session to discuss student scholastic records (3-0)
• Certified closed session was conducted according to law (3-0)
• Modified Case#1 decision to long-term suspension with time served and reassignment to a different comprehensive school (3-0)

Reunión de la Junta Escolar - Sesión de Negocios – Martes, 5 de agosto de 2025

The Richmond City School Board will hold a business session to consider and vote on a collective bargaining agreement with LiUna Local 804. The board will also receive a quarterly financial report from Patrick Henry School of Arts and Science, a Head Start implementation report, and routine administrative items including contracts over $100,000 and budget transfers over $10,000. Public comments will be accepted in person or in writing. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters.

• Receive for approval the collective bargaining agreement with LiUna Local 804
• Receive quarterly financial report from Patrick Henry School of Arts and Science
• Receive for implementation contracts over $100,000
• Receive for implementation budget transfers over $10,000
• Receive for implementation policy updates from the General Assembly

School Board Meeting-Business Session-Tuesday, August 5, 2025

The board will consider action items including a collective bargaining agreement with LiUNA Local 804, a quarterly financial report from Patrick Henry School, and consent agenda items such as contracts over $100k and board travel requests. Public comment will be received in person.

• Approve collective bargaining agreement with LiUNA Local 804 (2024-2027)
• Receive quarterly financial report from Patrick Henry School of Arts and Science
• Consent agenda: contracts over $100k (Architectural Products of VA, BloomBoard, First Student, Renaissance Learning, Arraya Solutions, specialized transportation)
• Approve minutes from April 28, June 17, and July 7, 2025
• Receive Head Start program updates report

The School Board approved the collective bargaining agreement for the transportation department and accepted Head Start reports and financial statements. The Board also approved a consent agenda covering personnel actions, budget transfers, and contracts. A decision was made to uphold the Superintendent's recommendation regarding Student Matter 2526-03.

• Approved LiUna Local 804 collective bargaining agreement (7-0-0-2)
• Approved Head Start reports, minutes, and financial statements (7-0-0-2)
• Approved Consent Agenda including contracts over $100K and budget transfers over $10k (7-0-0-2)
• Upheld Superintendent's recommendation in Student Matter 2526-03 (8-0-0-1)
• Approved minutes from April 28, June 17, and July 7, 2025 meetings (7-0-0-2)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (7-0-0-2)

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de RPS-Sesión de trabajo-Lunes, 04 de agosto de 2025

The Richmond Public Schools Board holds a work session to receive updates on the Dreams4RPS strategic plan, first readings of policy recommendations and contracts exceeding $100,000, and administrative updates including William Fox Elementary and Title III fund seizures. The board will also hold a closed session for personnel matters.

• First reading of contracts over $100,000
• First reading of policy committee recommendations
• Update on Title III federal fund seizures
• Update on William Fox Elementary School
• June 2025 financial report

School Board Meeting-Work Session-Monday, August 4, 2025

The Richmond City Public Schools Board will hold a work session to receive first-read information on multiple contracts exceeding $100,000, including transportation services, cybersecurity, and educational materials. The board will also receive updates on the 2025-26 school reopening, William Fox Elementary School reconstruction, and federal Title III fund impoundment. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel and legal matters.

• First read of contracts over $100k including Enrichment City, LLC, Little Scholars, Renaissance Learning Inc., and transportation vendors (First Student, Specialized Transportation, Everdriven Technologies, GLYDE RYDES)
• Update on 2025-26 school reopening plan and staffing
• Update on William Fox Elementary School reconstruction
• Update on Richmond High School for the Arts construction
• June 2025 financial report and budget transfers under $10k

The Board unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and received a first read of 31 policy revisions to comply with 2025 General Assembly legislation. Members also reviewed several contracts over $100,000 and received updates on school safety, staffing vacancies, and the reopening of William Fox Elementary School.

• Approved adoption of the agenda (Unanimous)

Evaluation Committee Meeting

This is a procedural meeting of the Richmond City Public Schools Evaluation Committee. The committee will review the evaluation timeline and discuss scheduling upcoming conferences with School Board employees. No votes on specific contracts or policy changes are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of the June 30, 2025 committee meeting
• Review evaluation timeline file
• Discuss scheduling of conferences with School Board employees

The Committee approved the June 30, 2025 meeting minutes and established a timeline for upcoming evaluation conferences. Members agreed to remove the word "Draft" from committee reports posted to School Board agendas and scheduled goal-setting meetings for September and October.

• Approved June 30, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled meeting for August 14, 2025 to discuss Superintendent indicators
• Scheduled meeting for September 11, 2025 for goal-setting conferences with Superintendent, Board Clerk, and Auditor
• Agreed to remove "Draft" from Committee reports on School Board agendas

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Finance and Audit Committee will review the FY26 budget process and discuss recruiting for an auditor position. The committee will also vote on minutes from its February 2025 meeting and adopt the agenda.

• Review of FY26 Budget Process (presentation)
• Discussion on recruitment for an internal auditor position
• Approval of minutes from February 10, 2025 meeting

The Committee approved the February 10, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted an amended agenda. Members reviewed the school division's budget process and discussed recruitment efforts for the Auditor position. The Committee also discussed a draft resolution regarding the seizure of federal funds, which will be sent to legal counsel and the communications team.

• Approved February 10, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-0-1)
• Adopted amended agenda to include Federal Funding discussion (4-0-0-1)
• Agreed to upload budget process presentation to Other Informational Items at a future School Board meeting

Policy Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Policy Committee will meet to discuss proposed revisions to several policies, including public participation at meetings, school board committees, conservation of resources, motor vehicles, and student concussions. The committee will also receive an update on the Artificial Intelligence Task Force and consider revisions mandated by the 2025 General Assembly. The meeting is procedural; no final decisions are expected at the committee level.

• Discussion of Policy 1-6.7 Public Participation at Meetings
• Update on Artificial Intelligence Task Force
• Revisions to Policy 1-5.1 School Board Committees
• Revisions to Policy 6-2.7 Conservation of Resources
• 2025 General Assembly Policy Revisions to be reviewed

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de RPS - 07 de julio de 2025

The Richmond City School Board will discuss several items at its July 7 meeting, including a debate on renaming Armstrong High School. The board will also receive findings from an external compensation study and consider consent agenda items such as a collective bargaining agreement for central office, contracts over $100,000, and budget transfers over $10,000. Public comments will be accepted in person or in writing.

• Debate on renaming Armstrong High School
• Receiving findings of external study on compensation
• Collective bargaining agreement for central office for approval
• First reading of contracts over $100,000
• Budget transfers over $10,000 for implementation

RPS School Board Meeting-July 7, 2025

The Richmond Public Schools School Board will hold a regular business meeting on July 7, 2025, with items for discussion and action. Key decisions include a vote on the collective bargaining agreement for Central Office staff and approval of several contracts over $100,000. The board will also discuss a proposal to rename Armstrong High School and receive updates on early literacy data, tennis revitalization, staffing, and school opening.

• Discuss renaming Armstrong High School
• Approve collective bargaining agreement for Central Office
• Receive external compensation study findings
• Approve RPS/RPD Memorandum of Understanding
• Approve FY26 Salary Schedule update

The Board approved a collective bargaining agreement for Central Office support professionals and authorized Head Start program reports and financial statements. Members also adjusted public comment time limits for speakers. Discussions regarding the renaming of Armstrong High School and a proposed indoor tennis facility were deferred or remained under review.

• Approved collective bargaining agreement for Central Office support professionals (8-0-0-1)
• Approved Head Start program reports, minutes, financial statements, and amended reapplication (8-0-0-1)
• Adjusted public comment time to 2 minutes for individuals and 3 minutes for groups (8-0-0-1)
• Approved minutes of June 2, 2025 and June 3, 2025 meetings (8-0-0-1)
• Deferred discussion on renaming Armstrong High School to fall meeting
• Deferred updates on 4x4 schedule, Care and Safety, William Fox Elementary, and district communications

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Evaluation Committee will meet to approve minutes from prior meetings and discuss the evaluation timeline for the superintendent and clerk. The meeting will also set future meeting dates and go into closed session to consider the performance of specific School Board employees. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from April 1, May 5, and May 29, 2025 committee meetings
• Review evaluation timeline for superintendent and clerk
• Set next meeting dates
• Closed session under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(1) for employee performance discussions

The committee approved minutes from three previous meetings and established a schedule to provide evaluations to the superintendent and clerk in July. Members agreed to a standing meeting date on the second Thursday of each month starting August 14. The committee also convened in a closed session to consider the performance of a specific employee.

• Approved minutes for April 1, May 5, and May 29, 2025 meetings (3-0)
• Approved virtual participation for Katie Ricard (2-0)
• Set next meeting for July 29 at 2:30 p.m.
• Established standing meeting date for second Thursday of each month starting August 14
• Approved motion to enter closed session regarding employee performance (3-0)
• Approved certification of closed session legality (3-0)

Richmond City School Board-Special Meeting

The Richmond City School Board will hold a special meeting including a closed session to discuss and consider the assignment and appointment of a public officer as a board liaison, as authorized by Virginia law. The board will also discuss Early Head Start/Head Start Policy Council program governance and receive information on ongoing collaboration. The meeting opens with roll call and agenda adoption, then closes with adjournment.

• Closed session to discuss appointment of a board liaison under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1)
• Discussion of Early Head Start/Head Start Policy Council program governance
• Receive information on Policy Council's current and ongoing collaboration

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Disciplinary Committee of the Richmond City School Board will meet to approve minutes from a prior meeting and then convene a closed session to discuss student disciplinary or admission matters. No public votes on specific policies or contracts are scheduled.

• Approve minutes from the June 10, 2025 Disciplinary Committee meeting
• Convene closed session under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(2) to consider student disciplinary or scholastic records

The committee voted unanimously to uphold an administration recommendation for student expulsion. The approval of minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting was deferred.

• Upheld expulsion recommendation for Case #1 (3-0)
• Deferred approval of June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)

Richmond City School Board-Special Meeting

The Richmond City School Board will meet to take action on a Head Start grant refunding application. The board is also scheduled to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters and consult with legal counsel.

• Action on Head Start grant refunding application
• Closed session regarding assignment, appointment, performance, demotion, discipline, and salary of specific classified employees

The School Board approved a revised Head Start refunding application following funding losses due to underenrollment. The Board also approved a formal appeal letter to the Office of Head Start requesting the restoration of cancelled funding.

• Approved Head Start refunding application (7-0-0-2)
• Approved Formal Appeal Request for Restoration of Head Start Funding (7-0-0-2)
• Approved amended agenda (5-0-1-3)
• Convened closed session to discuss specific classified employees' personnel matters (6-0-0-3)

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The Evaluation Committee will meet to review the evaluation timeline for the superintendent and clerk. The committee will also hold a closed session to consider the performance of specific School Board employees.

• Review of evaluation timeline for superintendent and clerk
• Closed session regarding performance of specific School Board employees
• Approval of minutes from April 1, May 5, and May 29, 2025

Vacant Property Committee Meeting

The Vacant Property Committee of Richmond City Public Schools meets to approve minutes from May and discuss updates on vacant/non-instructional/surplus property recommendations. No specific properties or financial actions are on the agenda; the meeting is procedural in nature.

• Approve minutes of May 14, 2025 meeting
• Review updates to recommendations and discuss next steps

The Committee approved the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting. Members discussed potential surplus and transfer of the Ruffin Road property and interest in the Thompson facility, while reviewing updates to property recommendations.

• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The committee will vote on minutes from its May 13, 2025 meeting and then convene a closed session under Virginia law to discuss student disciplinary and scholastic record matters. All other items are procedural.

• Approve minutes of the May 13, 2025 Disciplinary Committee meeting
• Closed session to consider admission, disciplinary, or scholastic record matters (§2.2-3711(A)(2))

The Committee reviewed three student disciplinary cases in closed session. In all three instances, the committee voted to grant the appeal of expulsion and modify the administration's recommendations to long-term suspensions.

• Approved minutes of May 13, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Case #1: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to long-term suspension with time served and alternative placement (3-0)
• Case #2: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to long-term suspension through January 14, 2026 (3-0)
• Case #3: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to long-term suspension with time served and alternative placement (3-0)

School Board Meeting-Business Session-Tuesday, June 3, 2025

The School Board will meet to adopt the FY26 Operating and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgets. The session includes reviews of the FY26 salary schedule and a charter renewal recommendation for the Richmond Career Education and Employment Academy.

• Adoption of FY26 Operating and CIP Budgets
• Approval of a resolution to transfer Abner Clay Park
• Charter renewal recommendation for Richmond Career Education and Employment Academy
• Approval of contracts over $100k, including Krueger International and Hurricane Fence
• Update to the FY26 Salary Schedule

The Board unanimously approved the FY26 budgets, including a $429.6M general fund. Other actions included transferring Abner Clay Park to the City and approving Head Start reports.

• Adopted FY26 Operating and CIP Budgets: $429,603,243 general fund, $94,529,055 special revenue, and $2,500,000 capital improvement (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution to transfer Abner Clay Park to the City (Unanimous)
• Approved Head Start reports and quality improvement proposal (8-0-0-1)
• Approved Richmond Ed Fund board member nominations effective July 1, 2025 (7-0-0-2)
• Scheduled one board meeting for July 7, 2025 (5-3-0-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda including charter renewal for Richmond Career Education and Employment Academy and contracts over $100k (8-0-1-0)
• Approved minutes from March 13, March 25, April 21, May 5, and May 6, 2025 (8-0-0-1)

Reunión de la Junta Escolar - Sesión de negocios - Martes, 3 de junio de 2025

The Richmond City School Board will vote on adopting the fiscal year 2026 operating and capital improvement program budgets. The meeting also includes recognition of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Juneteenth, and top graduating students, as well as a consent agenda with charter renewal, salary scale updates, and contracts over $100,000. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.

• Adoption of FY26 operating and CIP budgets
• Resolution to transfer Abner Clay Park
• Renewal recommendation for Richmond Career Education and Employment Academy charter
• FY26 salary scale update
• Contracts over $100,000 and budget transfers over $10,000 on consent agenda

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de RPS - Sesión de trabajo - Lunes, 02 de junio de 2025

The Richmond School Board will hold a work session to discuss the first reading of the FY26 operating and capital improvement budgets. Other items include a discussion on renaming Armstrong High School, a resolution to transfer Abner Clay Park, and a memorandum of understanding with the Richmond Police Department. The board will also receive updates on attendance, safety, staffing, and school programming.

• First reading of FY26 operating and capital improvement program (CIP) budgets
• Discussion of renaming Armstrong High School
• Resolution to transfer Abner Clay Park
• First reading of RPS/RPD Memorandum of Understanding
• Contracts over $100,000 for first reading

RPS School Board Meeting-Work Session-Monday, June 2, 2025

The Richmond City Public Schools School Board will hold a work session to review the Fiscal Year 2026 operating and capital improvement budgets. Board members will also discuss options for repurposing Clark Springs Elementary School, transferring Abner Clay Park, and renaming Armstrong High School. The agenda includes first reads of a memorandum of understanding with the Richmond Police Department and multiple contracts over $100,000. Administrative updates will cover staffing, summer programming, and construction progress at several schools.

• First read of the Fiscal Year 2026 operating and CIP budgets
• Discussion on renaming Armstrong High School
• First read of the RPS/RPD Memorandum of Understanding
• Review of repurpose options for Clark Springs Elementary School
• First read of multiple district contracts exceeding $100,000

The Board approved a change to public comment durations to accommodate a high volume of pre-registered speakers. Other items included a first read of the FY26 budget and discussions on the future use of Clark Springs Elementary School.

• Approved amending public comment to 2 minutes for individuals and 3 minutes for organizations (6-3)
• Adopted amended agenda to include public comment format discussion (Unanimous)

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The Evaluation Committee will review the School Board's self-evaluation summary and discuss the process for the Superintendent's formative evaluation and summative report. The meeting includes a closed session to consider specific employee performance under Virginia code. Future meeting dates will be set.

• Review summary of School Board self-evaluation
• Discuss process for Superintendent's formative evaluation and summative report
• Closed session to consider performance of specific employees
• Set next meeting dates

The Committee reviewed a summary of the School Board self-evaluation and discussed the timeline for the Superintendent's annual evaluation. Members agreed to seek assistance from the Chair to obtain missing self-evaluation responses from Board members. The Committee also proposed a method for tracking anonymous evaluation submissions via the Clerk.

• Added School Board Self Evaluation Summary to June 2, 2025 School Board Meeting agenda
• Set next meeting for June 12, 2025 at 3:00pm

Vacant Property Committee Meeting

This is a procedural meeting of the Richmond City Public Schools Vacant Property Committee. The committee will roll call, approve minutes from April 9, 2025, discuss policy committee recommendations on the committee's purpose, and discuss recommendations and next steps for vacant/non-instructional/surplus property. No votes on specific properties are scheduled.

• Approve minutes of the April 9, 2025 meeting
• Discuss Policy Committee recommendations on committee purpose
• Discuss recommendations and next steps for vacant/surplus property

The Committee approved the April 9, 2025 meeting minutes. Members reached a consensus to propose that the School Board transfer the Ruffin Road property to the City for sale and discussed updating the committee's purpose to include facilities and construction oversight.

• Approved April 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Consensus to recommend the full Board transfer Ruffin Road property to the City to sell
• Consensus to propose Policy Committee broaden language regarding VPC oversight of facilities issues

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Disciplinary Committee will convene a closed session to consider student disciplinary matters and scholastic records, as permitted by Virginia law. The committee will also approve minutes from its April 28, 2025 meeting. No specific disciplinary cases are listed on the public agenda.

• Approve minutes of April 28, 2025 Disciplinary Committee meeting
• Convene closed session under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(2) for student discipline and scholastic record matters

The Committee reviewed five student disciplinary cases in closed session. They modified four recommended expulsions to long-term suspensions and upheld one expulsion recommendation.

• Approved April 28, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Case #1: Modified expulsion to long-term suspension through May 30, 2025, and alternative placement (3-0)
• Case #2: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to long-term suspension through May 30, 2025, with return to zoned school (3-0)
• Case #3: Modified expulsion to long-term suspension through January 2026 (3-0)
• Case #4: Upheld recommendation to expel (3-0)
• Case #5: Modified expulsion to long-term suspension through May 30, 2025 (3-0)

School Board Meeting-Business Session-Tuesday, May 6, 2025

The Richmond School Board will discuss the revised FY26 operating and capital budgets. They will consider authorizing budget transfers to balance FY24-25 accounts and hiring school-based staff for the summer. The consent agenda includes contracts over $100k, policy revisions, and personnel actions. The meeting also features recognitions of students and proclamations for school staff appreciation weeks.

• Discuss revised FY26 Operating & CIP Budgets
• Authorize budget transfers to balance FY24-25 accounts
• Authorize hiring school-based staff for June–August
• Receive contracts over $100k (e.g., wall graphics and signage with FastSigns)
• Approve policy revisions including AI Task Force Resolution

The Board approved a new term for Division Superintendent Mr. Kamras and authorized the Superintendent to hire school-based staff during the summer. The Board also approved budget transfers to balance accounts for the end of the 2024-25 fiscal year.

• Appointed Mr. Kamras as Division Superintendent for term July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2029 (8-1)
• Authorized Superintendent to make budget transfers to balance FY 24-25 accounts from May 7 to June 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized Superintendent to hire school-based staff during June, July, and August (unanimous)
• Adjusted pre-registered speaker time to two minutes for individuals and three minutes for groups for May 6 meeting only (7-2)
• Approved minutes of April 7 and April 8, 2025 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Title I-IV budgets and personnel actions (8-0-1)

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de RPS-Reunión de negocios-martes, 06 de mayo de 2025

The Richmond City School Board will discuss the revised FY26 budget and consider multiple action items, including authorizing the superintendent to make budget transfers to balance FY24-25 accounts, authorizing summer hiring of school staff, and receiving the Head Start report. The consent agenda includes approval of Title I-IV budgets, Policy 7-2.5 on employment of relatives, contracts over $100,000, and budget transfers over $10,000. The board will also hold a closed session for personnel matters.

• Discuss revised FY26 budget
• Authorize superintendent to make budget transfers to balance FY24-25 accounts
• Authorize superintendent to hire school staff during June, July, August
• Receive Title I, II, III, IV budgets for action
• Receive contracts over $100,000 for implementation

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The Evaluation Committee will review the 2024-2025 school board self-evaluation form and discuss the evaluation timeline for the superintendent and clerk. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is procedural.

• School board self-evaluation form (2024-2025) attached for review
• Evaluation timeline for superintendent and clerk to be discussed
• Next meeting dates to be set

The committee reviewed six self-evaluation submissions from nine board members. Members discussed the evaluation timeline for the superintendent and clerk. No formal votes were taken.

• Reviewed six of nine School Board member self-evaluation submissions
• Discussed evaluation timeline for superintendent and clerk
• Proposed May 29, 2025 as the next meeting date

RPS School Board Meeting-Work Session-Monday, May 5, 2025

The Richmond City Public Schools Board will hold a work session to review the first read of the revised FY26 Budget and Title I-IV budgets. The board will also discuss policy changes regarding the employment of family members and receive construction updates for several schools.

• First read of revised FY26 Operating & CIP Budgets
• First read of contracts over $100k for furniture and fence services
• Discussion of Policy 7-2.5 Hiring: Employment of Family Members
• Construction updates for Richmond High School for the Arts, William Fox Elementary, and Woodville Elementary
• Charter renewal recommendations for Richmond Career Education and Employment Academy

The Board approved a contract for design services for the new Richmond High School for the Arts. Members also reviewed a revised FY26 budget and proposed updates to the Student Code of Responsible Ethics and hiring policies. A personnel recommendation in Employee Matter 2025-04 was upheld following a closed session.

• Approved $142,728 contract for Richmond High School for the Arts design services (Unanimous)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Upheld Superintendent's recommendation in Employee Matter 2025-04 (8-0-1)
• Convened closed session for personnel and legal matters (Unanimous)

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de RPS-Sesión de trabajo-lunes, 05 de mayo de 2025

The Richmond City Public Schools Board of Education is holding a work session to review the revised fiscal year 2026 budget and receive an update on the Dreams4RPS strategic plan. The agenda includes first readings of Title I–IV budgets, the 25-26 SCORE document, and policy recommendations, alongside informational updates on several schools and personnel contracts. This session focuses on discussion and information sharing rather than final votes.

• First reading of the revised fiscal year 2026 budget
• Update on the Dreams4RPS strategic plan
• Recommendations for the Richmond Career and Employment Education Academy charter
• Policy 7-2.5 on hiring relatives and first reading of contracts over $100,000
• Updates on William Fox Elementary School, Woodville Elementary School, and Richmond High School for the Arts

Richmond City School Board-Special Meeting

The Richmond City School Board will consider and take action on the Head Start refunding application at this special meeting. The agenda includes a roll call and adjournment, with the sole action item being the approval of the Head Start reapplication and related budget documents.

• Receive for action the Head Start refunding application, including budget, narrative, and waivers

The School Board approved the documents and waivers required for the Head Start refunding application. The action included the approval of narratives, budgets, and specific waivers for transportation and disabilities.

• Approved Head Start refunding application documents and two waivers (8-0-0-1)

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Disciplinary Committee will hold a routine meeting with roll call, approval of previous minutes, and a closed session to consider student disciplinary or admission matters as allowed by Virginia law. No specific disciplinary cases or decisions are listed publicly.

• Approve minutes of the April 15, 2025 Disciplinary Committee meeting
• Convene closed session for student disciplinary or admission matters under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(2)

The Committee reviewed nine student disciplinary cases in closed session. In eight cases, the committee modified administrative recommendations to grant appeals of expulsion or uphold alternative placements. One student was readmitted to the GED program.

• Approved minutes of April 15, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Case #1: Granted appeal of expulsion; student placed on long-term suspension through Jan 15, 2025 with alternative placement (3-0)
• Case #2: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to long-term suspension with time served and alternative placement (3-0)
• Case #3: Granted appeal of expulsion; student placed on long-term suspension through May 30, 2025 with alternative placement (3-0)
• Case #4: Granted appeal of expulsion to time served; student reassigned to alternative placement through end of first semester 2025-26 (3-0)
• Case #5: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to long-term suspension with time served and alternative placement (3-0)
• Case #6: Upheld recommendation of alternative placement (3-0)
• Case #7: Modified recommendation to readmit student to GED program (3-0)

Richmond City School Board-Special Meeting

The School Board is meeting to conduct a closed session regarding specific public officers, appointees, or employees. The session focuses on personnel matters including assignments, salaries, and performance.

• Closed session to consider assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining or resignation of specific employees

Policy Committee Meeting

The Policy Committee of Richmond City Public Schools is meeting to discuss a resolution to create an Artificial Intelligence Task Force and to review proposed revisions to Policy 5-5.5 on Textbooks and Instructional Materials. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is limited to discussion and review.

• Discussion of Artificial Intelligence Task Force Resolution (file attached)
• Review of revised Policy 5-5.5 Textbooks and Instructional Materials (file attached)

The Committee discussed the composition and timeline for a proposed Artificial Intelligence Task Force and reviewed revisions to Policy 5-5.5 regarding textbooks and instructional materials. No formal votes were taken on these items; recommendations for both will be presented in May.

• Approved agenda (3-0)

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Richmond Public Schools Disciplinary Committee will hold a closed session to discuss student admission or disciplinary matters involving scholastic records. The committee will also approve minutes from its March 24, 2025 meeting. The remainder of the agenda is procedural.

• Convene closed session under §2.2-3711(A)(2) of the Code of Virginia to consider student disciplinary records
• Approve the minutes of the Monday, March 24, 2025 Disciplinary Committee meeting
• Roll call and adjournment (procedural)

The Committee reviewed three student disciplinary cases. One expulsion was upheld, while two expulsions were modified to long-term suspensions.

• Approved March 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Case #1: Upheld administration recommendation to expel (unanimous)
• Case #2: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to long-term suspension with time served and reassignment to zoned school (unanimous)
• Case #3: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to long-term suspension with education services for 364 days (unanimous)

Vacant Property Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Vacant Property Committee will discuss updates on property MOUs and the Moore Street School property, as well as recommendations for subject matter experts to join the committee. The meeting includes approval of March 2025 minutes and discussion of next steps. No binding votes or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of the March 12, 2025 Vacant Property Committee meeting
• Receive update from Administration on property MOUs
• Receive update on Moore Street School property
• Discuss recommendations for subject matter experts to join Vacant Property Committee
• Discuss recommendations and next steps

The Committee approved the March 12, 2025 minutes and reached consensus on several property recommendations for the Board. These include transferring the Norrell Annex and Moore Street School to the City and conducting a feasibility study for Thompson Middle School.

• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended transferring Norrell Annex to the City via surplus and quit claim
• Recommended sunsetting 13 Acres with a term of 3 years
• Recommended soliciting a third party for a feasibility study on Thompson Middle School
• Recommended moving forward with quit claim deed to transfer Moore Street School (at Carver) to the City
• Decided not to invite non-Board members to serve as Committee members

RPS School Board Meeting-Business Meeting-Tuesday, April 8, 2025

The Richmond Public Schools Board will vote on the 2025-26 salary schedule for teachers and support staff, as well as the approval of Dreams4RPS strategic plan goals. Other action items include a Head Start report, a re-election list for school year 2025-26, and consent agenda items such as policy committee recommendations on interscholastic athletics and search/seizure. The meeting also includes recognitions, public comment, and multiple proclamations.

• Approve 2025-26 salary schedule for teachers and support staff (item 6.04)
• Approve Dreams4RPS Strategic Plan goals (item 6.02)
• Receive Head Start report and scope change recommendation (item 6.01)
• Policy Committee second reads on Interscholastic Athletics (Policy 8-4.2) and Search and Seizure (Policy 8-3.9) (item 7.03)
• No contracts over $100k for action at this meeting (item 7.05)

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de RPS-Reunión de negocios-martes, 08 de abril de 2025

The Richmond Public Schools Board will hold a business meeting on April 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Actions include approving the Dreams4RPS Strategic Plan goals, the 2025-26 salary calendar, and a consent agenda covering contracts over $100,000, budget transfers over $10,000, personnel actions, and policy recommendations. Public comment will be received in person, and the board will enter closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters.

• Receive for implementation approval of Dreams4RPS Strategic Plan goals
• Receive for implementation of the 2025-26 salary calendar
• Consent agenda includes contracts over $100,000 and budget transfers over $10,000
• Receipt of the Head Start report for implementation
• Enter closed session for personnel matters and legal consultation

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de RPS-Sesión de trabajo-lunes, 07 de abril de 2025

The Richmond Public Schools Board will hold a work session on April 7, 2025, to discuss and receive updates on the mayor's proposed FY26 budget, the Dreams4RPS strategic plan, and legislative issues. The board will conduct first readings of the annual special education plan, the Perkins CTE grant, and policy committee recommendations, among other items. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.

• Update on the mayor's proposed FY26 budget for Richmond Public Schools
• First reading of the annual special education plan and coordinated early intervention services
• First reading of the Perkins career and technical education (CTE) grant
• Proposal for a staggered start to the 2025-26 school year
• First reading of contracts over $100,000; information on contracts over $25,000

RPS School Board Meeting-Work Session-Monday, April 7, 2025

The Richmond City Public Schools Board will hold a work session to receive updates on the FY26 budget proposal and the Dreams4RPS strategic plan. The body will also review several first-read items, including policy recommendations and contracts.

• First read of contracts over $100k for FastSigns wall graphics and signage
• Review of Mayor's proposed FY26 Budget
• Proposal for a staggered start for the 2025-26 school year
• First read of Policy Committee recommendations regarding hiring of family members and fraudulent acts
• Construction updates for Richmond High School for the Arts, William Fox Elementary, and Woodville Elementary

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The Evaluation Committee will plan the summative evaluation process for Board employees and then enter a closed session under Virginia law to consider the performance of specific school employees. No financial decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Plan summative evaluation process for Board employees
• Closed session to consider performance of specific School Board employees (pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1))

The Committee created a draft evaluation timeline for the superintendent, clerk, auditor, and school board to be shared with the full Board. Members agreed to select performance indicators for these roles based on VDOE guidelines and employment duties. The Committee also entered a closed session to consider the performance of a specific employee.

• Created draft evaluation timeline for superintendent, clerk, auditor, and school board
• Approved motion to enter closed session to consider a specific employee's evaluation (3-0)
• Approved motion to certify that only lawfully exempted business was discussed in closed session (3-0)
• Scheduled next committee meeting for May 1, 2025

Richmond City School Board-Special Meeting

The board will hold a special meeting to discuss a change of scope for the Head Start program, including updates on enrollment and compliance with federal performance standards. The agenda also includes adoption of the agenda and a closed session to consider personnel matters such as assignment, appointment, and salaries.

• Discussion on Head Start Change of Scope, with supporting documents including enrollment update, performance standards, underenrollment plan, and correspondence
• Adoption of the agenda (action item)
• Closed session under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(1) for personnel matters: assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers or employees
• Attachments include Head Start Enrollment Update, performance-standards-tracked-changes-2024.pdf, 2023 Underenrollment Plan, and Office of Head Start correspondence

The Board reviewed proposals to reduce Head Start seats by either 75 or 200 to meet federal enrollment and compliance requirements. No final decision on the seat cuts was made, as the Head Start Policy Council must first make a recommendation for a future meeting. The Board also entered a closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (7-0-0-1)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel investigations and legal counsel (8-0-0-1)
• Certified that only lawful public business was discussed in closed session (8-0-0-1)

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Disciplinary Committee will convene a closed session under Virginia law to discuss student disciplinary or scholastic record matters. The committee will also approve minutes from its March 11, 2025 meeting.

• Approve minutes from March 11, 2025 disciplinary committee meeting
• Convene closed session for student discipline or scholastic record disclosures

The Committee reviewed four student disciplinary cases in closed session. In all four instances, the Committee voted unanimously to modify administration recommendations to long-term suspension with time served.

• Approved minutes of March 11, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Case #1: Modified recommendation to long-term suspension with time served; student assigned to comprehensive school (unanimous)
• Case #2: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified recommendation to long-term suspension with time served; student assigned to alternative placement (unanimous)
• Case #3: Modified recommendation to long-term suspension with time served; student assigned to different comprehensive school (unanimous)
• Case #4: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified recommendation to long-term suspension with time served; student assigned to comprehensive school (unanimous)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Richmond Public Schools Policy Committee will discuss two new policies—on Artificial Intelligence and High-Quality Instructional Materials—and review revisions to three existing policies: Wellness, Fraudulent and Wrongful Acts, and Hiring: Employment of Family Members. The committee will also consider approving minutes from previous meetings. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and review session.

• Discussion of new Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy
• Discussion of new High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQMI) policy
• Review of revisions to Policy 8-5.1 Wellness Policy
• Review of revisions to Policy 7-3.8 Fraudulent and Wrongful Acts
• Review of revisions to Policy 7-2.5 Hiring: Employment of Family Members

The committee decided to recommend maintaining a limit of three voting members for the Disciplinary Committee to address tied votes. Members discussed updates to AI, wellness, and employment policies, with several revisions pending legal review for April meetings.

• Approved minutes of January 28 and February 18, 2025 meetings (4-0)
• Approved amended agenda to include Disciplinary Committee Policy discussion (4-0)
• Recommended limiting Disciplinary Committee to three voting members per meeting
• Proposed requiring all four preregistered Board Members to attend discipline meetings to ensure quorum

Richmond City School Board-Special Meeting

The Richmond City School Board is holding a special meeting that is largely procedural, including a roll call and adoption of the agenda. The main substantive item is a closed session to discuss personnel matters such as appointments, salaries, and resignations of specific employees.

• Roll call and adoption of agenda
• Closed session under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1) to discuss personnel matters: assignment, promotion, salaries, discipline, or resignation of specific school board employees

The Board convened in a closed session to discuss the assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, or salary of one central office employee. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Adopted the agenda (7-0-0-2)
• Approved motion to enter closed session regarding one central office employee (7-0-0-2)
• Approved certification resolution regarding closed session conduct (unanimous)

Vacant Property Committee Meeting

The Vacant Property Committee will receive an update on the status of held properties, review current property data, and discuss possible uses for vacant/non-instructional/surplus sites. They will also consider recommendations for subject matter experts to join the committee. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and procedural actions.

• Approve minutes of the September 25, 2024 meeting
• Receive update from administration on status of held properties
• Review property data and compile possible uses of sites
• Discuss recommendations for subject matter experts to join the committee
• Adjournment

The committee approved the minutes from the September 25, 2024 meeting. Members discussed the status and maintenance of several unoccupied properties, including potential transfers to the City and the need for feasibility studies or sunset timelines for specific sites.

• Approved minutes of the September 25, 2024 meeting (3-0)

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Richmond School Board's Disciplinary Committee is meeting to consider student disciplinary and scholastic record matters in a closed session under Virginia law. The committee will also approve minutes from a prior meeting. All substantive items are handled behind closed doors; the open portion is procedural only.

• Convene closed session under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(2) for student discipline and scholastic records
• Approve minutes of February 24, 2025 Disciplinary Committee meeting

The Committee reviewed six student disciplinary cases. In five instances, the committee granted appeals to modify expulsion recommendations to long-term suspension with alternative placements. One recommendation was upheld with readmission granted.

• Approved minutes of February 24, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Case #1: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to long-term suspension with alternative placement starting March 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Case #2: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to long-term suspension with alternative placement through October 2025 (unanimous)
• Case #3: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to long-term suspension with alternative placement (unanimous)
• Case #4: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to long-term suspension with alternative placement through end of 2025-2026 school year (unanimous)
• Case #5: Granted appeal of expulsion; modified to long-term suspension with alternative placement (unanimous)
• Case #6: Upheld Administration recommendation and granted readmission (unanimous)

RPS School Board Meeting-Business Meeting-Tuesday, March 4, 2025

The Richmond City Public Schools School Board is meeting to review several items including the upcoming fiscal year budgets. The agenda includes various proclamations, policy recommendations, and external reports.

• FY26 Operating and CIP Budgets
• Policy Committee recommendations regarding minority-owned business participation, school visitors, early graduation, and compulsory attendance
• Quarterly financials from Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts
• Head Start update
• 2025 Audit Plan

The Board unanimously approved the FY26 budgets and several policy recommendations. They also approved January Head Start reports and a series of consent agenda items including contracts over $100k.

• Approved FY26 General Revenue Fund for $445,710,469 (Unanimous)
• Approved FY26 Special Revenue Budget for $101,077,309 (Unanimous)
• Approved FY26 Capital Improvement Plan for $14,800,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved January 2025 Head Start reports and Policy Council minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved policy recommendations for Minority-Owned Business Participation, Visitors to Schools, Early Graduation, and Compulsory Attendance (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 2025 Audit Plan, contracts over $100k, and budget transfers over $10k (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from Jan 21, Feb 3, Feb 4, and Feb 10 (Unanimous)

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de RPS-Reunión de negocios-Martes, 4 de marzo de 2025

The Richmond Public Schools Board will discuss and receive for approval the FY26 operating budget and Capital Improvement Program. The board will also consider consent agenda items including contracts over $100,000, budget transfers over $10,000, and the 2025 audit plan. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.

• Receive for approval the FY26 operating budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Consent agenda includes contracts over $100,000 and budget transfers over $10,000
• Receive for implementation the 2025 audit plan
• Receive recommendations from the Policy Committee
• Closed session under Virginia Code for personnel and legal consultation

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de RPS-Sesión de trabajo-Lunes, 3 de marzo de 2025

The Richmond Public Schools Board holds a work session to discuss the FY26 needs estimate budget proposal, receive updates on high school SOL scores under Dreams4RPS Goal 3, and review contracts over $100,000 for first reading. The board will also enter a closed session for personnel and legal matters.

• Discuss proposed FY26 needs estimate
• Receive Dreams4RPS Goal 3 update on high school SOL scores
• First reading of contracts over $100,000
• First reading of policy committee recommendations
• Receive updates on Richmond High School for the Arts, William Fox Elementary, and Woodville Elementary

RPS School Board Meeting-Work Session-Monday, March 3, 2025

The Richmond City Public Schools School Board will hold a work session to discuss the proposed FY26 operating and capital improvement budgets and review SY2025-26 employee contracts. The board will also receive updates on high school SOL targets under Dreams4RPS, construction progress at Richmond High School for the Arts, William Fox Elementary School, and Woodville Elementary School, and first-read policy revisions. A closed session will address personnel matters and legal consultation.

• Discuss proposed FY26 operating and capital improvement budgets
• Review SY2025-26 employee contracts
• Receive first read of policy revisions on search and seizure and interscholastic athletics
• Get construction updates for Richmond High School for the Arts, William Fox Elementary School, and Woodville Elementary School
• Review contracts over $100k and $25k+ for first read or information

The Board adopted an amended agenda and convened a closed session to discuss personnel, legal counsel, and litigation. Members reviewed a revised FY26 budget estimate and received updates on student academic progress and facility construction.

• Adopted amended agenda (8-0-0-1)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel, legal, and litigation matters (unanimous)
• Approved certification resolution regarding closed session conduct (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 FY26 budget. The session includes a roll call and a single discussion item on the budget, with supporting documents attached. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of Superintendent's proposed FY26 budget
• Attached documents include FY26 Budget Q&A, proposed budget, revenue picture, and capital project update

The Board reviewed the Superintendent's proposed FY26 budget, which included a $43.7 million increase and $16 million in Capital Improvement Plan projects. After discussing healthcare cost increases and budget reductions, the Board voted to request a revised budget proposal.

• Requested Superintendent adjust budget proposal additions to $30 million (6-2-1)
• Approved agenda to include a closed session (8-0-0-1)
• Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss central office employee performance and discipline (unanimous)
• Certified that only lawfully exempted public business was discussed in closed session (unanimous)

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

This is a procedural meeting of the Richmond City Public Schools Disciplinary Committee. The committee will approve minutes from its January 27 meeting and then convene a closed session to discuss student disciplinary matters and scholastic records. No specific actions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approve minutes of January 27, 2025 Disciplinary Committee meeting
• Convene closed session under Virginia code to discuss student disciplinary and scholastic records

The Committee reviewed 10 student disciplinary cases, modifying administration recommendations for 8 students and upholding readmission for 2. Most modified cases resulted in long-term suspension with time served and alternative placements.

• Approved January 27, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Case #1: Modified to long-term suspension with time served and alternative placement (4-0)
• Case #2: Granted expulsion appeal; modified to long-term suspension with time served and alternative placement (4-0)
• Case #3: Granted expulsion appeal; modified to long-term suspension with time served and alternative placement (4-0)
• Case #4: Modified to long-term suspension with time served and alternative placement (4-0)
• Case #5: Modified to long-term suspension with time served and alternative placement (4-0)
• Case #6: Modified to long-term suspension with time served and assignment to zoned comprehensive school (4-0)
• Case #7: Granted expulsion appeal; modified to long-term suspension with time served and alternative setting (4-0)

Richmond City School Board Budget Work Session

The School Board will hold a work session to discuss the Superintendent's proposed budget for fiscal year 2026. The discussion focuses on five priorities including teaching and learning, staff support, school culture, community partnership, and infrastructure.

• Discussion of the Superintendent's proposed FY26 budget

Policy Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Policy Committee will meet to discuss several proposed policies, including a new artificial intelligence policy, a fraud management policy, and revisions to pupil evaluation and grading, search and seizure, and interscholastic athletics policies. No votes or final decisions are scheduled; the committee is reviewing draft policies and proposed revisions.

• Discussion of a new artificial intelligence (AI) policy for the district
• Review of a draft fraud management policy
• Revision of Policy 5-6.2 on pupil evaluation and grading
• Proposed new Policy 5-4.6 on early graduation
• Revision of Policy 8-3.9 on search and seizure

The Committee reviewed several draft policies including fraud management, AI, and anti-discrimination. No final policies were adopted, though the Committee reached consensus to revise the Draft Fraud Management Policy for future review.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (3-0)
• Consensus reached to review revised Draft Fraud Management Policy at the next meeting
• Discussed codification of minimum grades procedures in Policy 5-6.2
• Discussed development of an AI policy and task force
• Discussed adding anti-discrimination language to existing Title IX policy
• Reviewed proposed Early Graduation policy (Policy 5-4.6)
• Reviewed revisions to Search & Seizure policy (Policy 8-3.9)
• Discussed GPA one-time waiver for Interscholastic Athletics (Policy 8-4.2) for March Board read

Richmond City School Board-Special Meeting

The Richmond City School Board is holding a special meeting that includes a closed session to discuss personnel actions such as appointments, promotions, and salaries. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering roll call, agenda adoption, and adjournment.

• Closed session under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1) to consider assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers or employees

The School Board met in a special session to discuss the performance and possible discipline of three central office employees. The Board voted to adopt the findings of a third-party investigation report regarding Employee Matter 2025-03 and authorized the Board Chair to issue a decision letter.

• Adopted agenda (5-0-0-4)
• Convened closed session to discuss performance and possible discipline of three central office employees (5-0-0-4)
• Certified that only lawfully exempted public business was discussed in closed session (6-0-0-3)
• Adopted findings of third-party investigation report regarding Employee Matter 2025-03 (6-0-0-3)
• Authorized Board Chair to issue a decision letter regarding Employee Matter 2025-03 (6-0-0-3)

Board Governance Committee Meeting

This meeting of the Richmond City Public Schools Board Governance Committee is largely procedural, covering roll call, a review of committee purpose and governance norms, and a discussion of next steps. No specific decisions or financial items are on the agenda. The meeting will adjourn after the discussion.

• Review of governance norms including the 2016 Governance Q&A and 2021 Governance Protocols
• Discussion of next steps for the committee

Vacant Property Committee Meeting

The Vacant Property Committee will discuss the use of current sites and receive updates from Administration on the status of held properties. The body will also consider recommendations for subject matter experts to join the committee.

• Review of current property data and possible use of sites
• Administrative update on the status of properties
• Discussion of subject matter experts to join the committee
• Approval of September 25, 2024 meeting minutes

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Disciplinary Committee will meet to approve minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting and then convene a closed session to discuss student disciplinary or admission matters as permitted by Virginia law. No specific student cases or outcomes are listed on the agenda; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Approve minutes of the January 27, 2025 Disciplinary Committee meeting
• Convene closed session under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(2) to consider student disciplinary or scholastic record matters

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

The Finance and Audit Committee will receive updates on finance and internal audit milestones. The meeting includes a discussion of the draft Fraud Management Policy and the draft Audit Plan.

• Review of Draft Fraud Management Policy
• Review of Draft Audit Plan
• Review of Year-End Audit Dept Review 2024
• Closed session regarding personnel matters and litigation briefings

The Committee reached a consensus to repost an Auditor position after previous recruitment efforts failed. Members also agreed that finalized audits will be sent to Committee members for desk review before public posting.

• Approved minutes from August 27, 2024 and January 28, 2025 (3-0-0-2)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (3-0-0-2)
• Consensus reached to repost the Auditor position
• Consensus reached to send finalized audits to Committee members for desk review
• Approved motion to enter closed session for litigation and personnel matters (3-0-0-2)
• Approved certification of closed session conduct (3-0-0-2)

Richmond City School Board-Special Meeting

The Richmond City School Board will meet for a special session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters regarding public officers, appointees, or employees.

• Closed session to consider assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific employees

The Board convened a special meeting to enter a closed session regarding employee performance and a personnel investigation. No substantive public decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved electronic participation for Dr. Shonda Harris-Muhammed (6-0-0-3)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (8-0-0-1)
• Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss a central office employee's performance evaluation and a personnel investigation (8-0-0-1)
• Approved certification that only lawfully exempted public business was discussed in closed session (8-0-0-1)

RPS School Board Meeting-Business Meeting and Budget-Public Hearing-Tuesday, February 4, 2025

The Richmond School Board holds a business meeting and a public hearing on the FY26 budget. They will consider a resolution on Access to Education, Student Privacy, and Immigration Enforcement, and a first read of Policy 4-3.3 Relations with Law Enforcement Authorities. Action items include approval of early commitment bonuses for SY2025-26 and contracts over $100,000.

• Public hearing on the FY26 Budget
• Resolution on Access to Education, Student Privacy, and Immigration Enforcement
• First read of Policy 4-3.3 Relations with Law Enforcement Authorities
• Early commitment and referral bonuses for SY2025-26
• Contracts over $100k (E-Rate network equipment and Grainger)

The School Board established a safe zone policy to protect students from federal immigration enforcement and approved $225,000 for early commitment bonuses at high vacancy schools. The Board also converted April 21, 2025, into a full instructional day to make up for lost time. A public hearing was held to receive community comments on the FY26 Budget.

• Approved $225,000 for early commitment and referral bonuses for high vacancy schools (7-2-0-0)
• Approved Policy 4-3.3 Relations with Law Enforcement Authorities and safe zone resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Head Start reports for November and December 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved converting April 21, 2025, to a full instructional day (6-3-0-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including personnel actions, contracts over $100K, and budget transfers over $10k (8-0-1-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from Dec 2, 2024, Jan 8, 2025, and Jan 13, 2025 (unanimous)

RPS School Board Meeting-Work Session-Monday, February 3, 2025

The Richmond Public Schools Board meets as a work session to discuss the proposed FY26 Estimate of Needs (budget), receive an update on the Dreams4RPS strategic plan, and review first-read policy changes including new Policy 5-4.6 Early Graduation and revisions to four existing policies. They will also receive first-read contracts over $100k and hear updates on school construction projects at Richmond High School for the Arts, William Fox Elementary, and Woodville Elementary. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters.

• Discuss proposed FY26 Estimate of Needs (superintendent's proposed budget)
• Receive update on Dreams4RPS Strategic Plan implementation
• First read of new Policy 5-4.6 Early Graduation and revisions to policies on law enforcement relations, minority-owned business participation, compulsory attendance, and visitors to schools
• Receive first read of contracts over $100k, including Grainger and E-Rate eligible network equipment
• Receive construction updates on Richmond High School for the Arts, William Fox Elementary, and Woodville Elementary

The Board reviewed proposed FY26 budget priorities, including a projected $5.7 million increase in state funding. A motion to add an instructional day on April 21, 2025, was rescinded to allow for community review. In closed session, the Board voted to uphold the denial of a compensation request for employee matter #2025-02.

• Approved electronic participation for Ms. Rizzi (8-0-0-0)
• Adopted amended agenda (Unanimous)
• Rescinded motion to make April 21, 2025 a full instructional day
• Approved convening closed session for personnel, legal, and FOIA matters (8-0-0-1)
• Upheld decision to deny compensation request for employee matter #2025-02 (7-0-0-2)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Policy Committee will discuss the creation of new policies regarding artificial intelligence, anti-discrimination, and instructional materials. The committee will also review revisions to existing policies on school attendance, search and seizure, and law enforcement relations.

• Proposed new Artificial Intelligence Policy
• Proposed new Anti-discrimination policy
• Proposed new High Quality Instructional Materials Policy
• Review of Policy 8-3.9 Search & Seizure revisions
• Review of Policy 8-2.1 Compulsory Attendance revisions

The committee approved the minutes from November 26, 2024. Members discussed proposed new policies for AI, anti-discrimination, and instructional materials, and reviewed revisions to policies regarding law enforcement, minority-owned business participation, and student attendance.

• Approved minutes of November 26, 2024 Policy Committee Meeting (Unanimous)
• Concurred to move revisions of Policy 4-3.3 Relations with Law Enforcement Authorities forward for February 4, 2025 meeting

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

The Richmond City Public Schools Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to discuss procedural items including approving prior minutes and adopting the agenda. Finance updates and a budget timeline will be presented. Internal audit milestones, a draft fraud policy, and whistleblower reports are on the table. The committee will then convene in closed session to discuss personnel and litigation matters.

• Approve minutes from August 27, 2024 Finance and Audit Committee meeting
• Discussion of budget timeline for the school system
• Internal audit milestones and updates
• Review of draft fraud policy (Exhibit B) and whistleblower report (Exhibit D)
• Closed session for personnel and litigation briefings

The Committee discussed the public posting of audit reports and referred a Draft Fraud Management Policy to the Policy Committee. Members agreed to present the 2025 Draft Audit Plan and the 2024 Year End Whistleblower report to the full School Board.

• Approved electronic participation for Ms. Rizzi (4-0-0-1)
• Adopted amended agenda (5-0-0-1)
• Referred Draft Fraud Management Policy to the Policy Committee
• Agreed to present 2025 Draft Audit Plan at a School Board work session
• Concurred that 2024 Year End Whistleblower report be received by the Board for information

Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Disciplinary Committee will meet to approve minutes from December 12, 2024. The body will convene a closed session to discuss student admission or disciplinary matters involving scholastic records.

• Approval of December 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Closed session regarding student scholastic records and disciplinary matters

The Committee reviewed three student disciplinary cases in closed session and voted to modify the administration's recommendations for each. All three students were assigned to alternative placement.

• Approved December 12, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Case #1: Modified recommendation to long-term suspension through May 30, 2025, and alternative placement (3-0)
• Case #2: Modified recommendation to time served and alternative placement (3-0)
• Case #3: Modified recommendation to time served and alternative placement (3-0)

School Board of the City of Richmond Meeting

The Richmond School Board is meeting to receive the Superintendent's FY26 budget estimate and consider policy revisions on school safety, child abuse reporting, and bullying. The board will also vote on surveying the Woodville swimming pool site and receive a December 2024 financial report. The meeting includes recognitions, public comment, and a closed session.

• Receive Superintendent's FY26 Estimate of Needs (budget proposal)
• Receive for action revisions to policies on school safety, child abuse reporting, bullying, etc.
• Receive for action approval to survey Woodville swimming pool site
• Receive December 2024 financial report
• Receive for action personnel actions and contracts over $100k

The Board approved several policy revisions regarding school safety, child abuse reporting, and staff contracts. Members also authorized a site survey for the Woodville community swimming pool to facilitate a potential property transfer to the City. The Board received the FY26 Estimate of Needs, which includes a proposed $43.7 million revenue increase.

• Approved Personnel Actions (7-0-1-1)
• Approved revisions to Policy 6-2.11 (School Safety), 7-3.17 (Child Abuse/Neglect), 7-5.2 (Staff Contracts), 7-5.9 (Planning/Lunch), and 8-3.3 (Bullying) (7-0-1-1)
• Approved survey of Woodville community swimming pool site (8-0-0-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda including contracts over $100k, budget transfers over $10k, and travel requests (unanimous)
• Established ad-hoc Governance Committee chaired by Mr. Percival by consensus

Special Meeting-School Board of the City of Richmond Special Meeting-Wednesday, January 8, 2025-Reconvened

The Richmond City School Board reconvenes a special meeting to elect officers, adopt meeting dates, and hear public comment. The board will vote on revisions to policies on school safety, child abuse reporting, professional staff contracts, planning/lunch periods, and bullying. They will also discuss FY26 budget priorities and timeline, receive an update on the Dreams4RPS strategic plan, and get construction updates on Richmond High School for the Arts, William Fox Elementary, and Woodville Elementary.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Revisions to policies 6-2.11, 7-3.17, 7-5.2, 7-5.9, and 8-3.3
• Discussion of FY26 budget priorities and timeline
• Update on Dreams4RPS Strategic Plan
• Construction updates: Richmond High School for the Arts, William Fox Elementary, Woodville Elementary

The Board unanimously adopted a new meeting cadence consisting of monthly work sessions on the first Monday and business meetings on the first Tuesday. The Board also approved the consent agenda and received a first-read update on the Dreams4RPS 2.0 Strategic Plan.

• Approved amended agenda (9-0)
• Approved 2025 meeting dates and times per 'Option 2' (9-0)
• Approved recommended meeting agenda protocols (9-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including personnel actions and budget transfers (9-0)
• Deferred action on five policy revisions to the next meeting

Special Meeting-School Board of the City of Richmond

The Richmond City School Board will elect a Chair and Vice Chair, appoint a Clerk and Deputy Clerk, and set 2025 meeting dates. The board will also vote on revisions to policies on school safety threat assessments, child abuse reporting, professional staff contracts, planning/lunch periods, and bullying. Additionally, they will receive an update on the Dreams4RPS strategic plan and discuss FY26 budget priorities and timeline. Informational items include updates on Richmond High School for the Arts, William Fox Elementary, and Woodville Elementary construction, plus a November 2024 financial report.

• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Revisions to Policies 6-2.11 (School Safety – Threat Assessments), 7-3.17 (Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting), 7-5.2 (Professional Staff Contracts), 7-5.9 (Planning and Lunch Periods), and 8-3.3 (Bullying and Other Threatening Behavior)
• Discussion of FY26 budget priorities and timeline
• Update on Dreams4RPS Strategic Plan with proposed targets
• Updates on construction of Richmond High School for the Arts, William Fox Elementary, and Woodville Elementary schools

The School Board elected its Chair and Vice Chair for 2025 and appointed the Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Agent, and Deputy Agent. Most other agenda items were deferred to January 13, 2025, due to a city state of emergency.

• Elected Shavonda Fernandez as Chair of the School Board (unanimous)
• Elected Matthew Percival as Vice Chair of the School Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Patrece S. Richardson as School Board Clerk (unanimous)
• Appointed Maryemma Zayas as School Board Deputy Clerk (unanimous)
• Appointed Shareyna Chang as Superintendent’s Agent (unanimous)
• Appointed Renesha Parks as Superintendent’s Deputy Agent (unanimous)
• Authorized the Agent and Deputy Agent to act and sign for the Superintendent (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to move remaining business to January 13, 2025, due to city state of emergency (unanimous)

Special Meeting-Richmond City School Board Meeting

The Richmond City School Board is holding a special meeting on January 7, 2025, to elect a chair and vice chair, appoint officers, and set 2025 meeting dates. The board will also vote on revisions to several policies, including school safety threat assessments, child abuse reporting, and bullying. Updates will be presented on the Dreams4RPS strategic plan, FY26 budget priorities, and construction projects at Richmond High School for the Arts, William Fox Elementary, and Woodville Elementary. The consent agenda includes personnel actions and board travel requests, with no contracts over $100k or budget transfers over $10k listed for action.

• Election of board chair and vice chair
• Revisions to policies on school safety, child abuse reporting, staff contracts, planning/lunch periods, and bullying
• Discussion of FY26 budget priorities and timeline
• Update on Dreams4RPS strategic plan targets
• Construction updates for Richmond High School for the Arts, William Fox Elementary, and Woodville Elementary

Reunión de la Junta Escolar de la Ciudad de Richmond - Lunes, 06 de enero de 2025

The Richmond City School Board will meet to elect a president and vice president and set the 2025 meeting schedule. The board will discuss priorities for the fiscal year 2026 budget and review updates to several school safety and personnel policies.

• Election of Board President and Vice President
• Discussion of FY26 budget priorities and calendar
• Implementation of policy revisions regarding school safety, threat assessments, and child abuse reporting
• Approval to inspect the Woodville pool site
• Implementation of contracts over $100,000 and budget transfers over $10,000

Richmond City School Board Meeting

The Richmond City School Board will vote on revisions to five policies covering school safety threat assessments, child abuse reporting, professional staff contracts, planning and lunch periods, and bullying. They will also vote on authorizing a survey of the Woodville swimming pool site and discuss FY26 budget priorities. The meeting includes election of officers, adoption of 2025 meeting dates, and updates on construction at Fox, Woodville, and the high school for the arts.

• Vote on revisions to Policy 6-2.11 (School Safety – Threat Assessments), Policy 7-3.17 (Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting), Policy 7-5.2 (Professional Staff Contracts), Policy 7-5.9 (Planning and Lunch Periods), and Policy 8-3.3 (Bullying and Other Threatening Behavior)
• Vote on approval to survey the Woodville swimming pool site
• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion of FY26 budget priorities and timeline
• Receive updates on construction at Richmond High School for the Arts, William Fox Elementary, and Woodville Elementary