A 2019 meeting of the Richmond School Board. (Photo: Crixell Matthews/VPM News)
Nearly six hours into its weekly work session, the Richmond School Board voted unanimously to approve parts of Superintendent Jason Kamras’ proposed budget for the 2021-2022 school year.
Board members only approved budget items that would be covered by recurring funding from the state and city governments. This amounts to about $9.8 million to give all employees both a permanent 2% raise and an annual 1.17% step increase, cover a rise in employees’ healthcare costs and pay for tuition for regional schools and other state programs.
The board voted Tuesday for part of the budget in order to meet a Feb. 19 deadline by which RPS must request the $9.8 million from the city and state. Now, Mayor Levar Stoney and City Council will consider the school board’s requests as part of Stoney’s citywide budget proposal.