Our Government School Board Meeting- November 15, 2021 30 Nov 20213 Dec 2021 In response to results from the Virginia Growth Assessment administered this fall, the board decided to dedicate the majority of the federal stimulus funds on a “once-in-a-generation effort” to increase…
Our Government School Board Meeting – November 8, 2021 18 Nov 202119 Nov 2021 [3.01 Public information] - community members address the board or submit their views in writing The first speaker was Amy Macintosh who is an English teacher at George Wythe high…
Our Government City Council Meeting – November 8, 2021 12 Nov 2021 Public comments began with Christa Donohue. She is the Executive Director of Read to Them, a non profit organization that is the host of annual read to a child week.…
Our Government School Board Meeting – October 18, 2021 23 Oct 202129 Oct 2021 After roll call, the pledge of allegiance, and other matters, the student representative was invited to speak, Kelveonya Johnson. She is a senior at Franklin Military Academy. Kelveonya is adedicated…
Our Government City Council Meeting – October 11, 2021 15 Oct 202129 Oct 2021 Citizen comments began with Josh Stutz, who is the Executive Director of Friends of the James River Park. He believes that the American Rescue Proposal is a “visionary investment.” It…
Our Government City Council Meeting – September 27, 2021 1 Oct 2021 After going through appointments and reappointments, the meeting opened with citizen comments. Shanice Jackson came to speak about police misconduct in urban areas of Richmond. She believes that the behavior…
Our Government School Board Overview – 09/20/2021 25 Sep 2021 The school board meeting began with a student representative speaking, Danyelle Stringer. She is currently a junior at John Marshall High School. She is an honor roll student currently pursuing…
Our Government RPS Fall 2021 Reopening Plans – #ReopeningWithLove 2 19 Apr 2021 Throughout the months of the Spring semester, school board members have been discussing and planning out the reopening of Richmond public schools in the Fall. Here is an overview on…
Our Government Year-round schooling for RPS 13 Apr 202113 Apr 2021 On March 15, the School Board voted to maintain the traditional calendar for the 2021-2022 school year, but move forward with the year-round calendar for the 2022-2023 year. Along with…
Our Government School Board Meeting – February 16, 2021 27 Feb 20211 Mar 2021 This school boarding meeting was meant to be scheduled for the 15th, but as it was a holiday, the meeting was held on the 16th. When asked whether anyone wishes…