New School Board ushers in new rules — for itself
The changes are intended to rein in the board’s notoriously long meetings, which in prior years have frequently stretched to 10 p.m. and beyond.
Education
RPS announces calendar changes after unexpected week off for water crisis
After an unexpected week’s closure due to snow and the failure of the city’s water treatment plant, Richmond Public Schools is making several changes to its calendar to ensure students get enough time in the classroom.
New School Board sworn in amid water crisis
The new board also agreed unanimously to move all of the body’s other business to its next meeting on Jan. 13 in light of the water emergency.
Richmond Public Schools will remain closed for the rest of the week
The district cited the need to check buildings once water service returns.
Unsuccessful 8th District School Board candidate sues winner for defamation over October Facebook post
Sherman is asking for $2 million in damages as well as court costs, saying Jafari’s allegations harmed both his business and personal reputation, and caused “great humiliation, shame, vilification, exposure to public infamy, scandal, and disgrace.”
Virginia Union’s accrediting probation is extended, but the school’s president disputes negative interpretations of a recent audit
The financial audit showed that one of Virginia Union’s top challenges in the coming years will be to develop institutional funds and reserves to provide a safety net.
School board gives unions two days unpaid leave per month for union management
Richmond schools will give union leaders two unpaid days of leave per month for union management after a School Board vote last week.
