Richmond School Board Approves Collective Bargaining Resolution in 5-4 Vote Despite Opposition

City school board approves key purchases and pay increases

On Nov. 6, the Scottsboro City Schools board of education held its monthly board meeting in the Bynum Auditorium for the first time since its renovations. The new renovations featured more comfortable seating with foldable desktops, a council chamber desk,…

Richmond School Board approves controversial collective bargaining policy changes

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond Public Schools (RPS) leaders voted Tuesday night to pass a controversial proposal revising the district’s collective bargaining process. RPS became the first Virginia school district to recognize collective bargaining rights four years ago. Union representatives say the new resolution is a step backward. "If you vote yes tonight, you are telling the people who show up day in and day out, serving RPS with dedicatio…

Richmond school board approves collective bargaining resolution in 5-4 vote despite opposition

RICHMOND, Va. The Richmond Public Schools board approved a revised collective bargaining resolution in a contentious 5-4 vote Tuesday night, despite strong opposition from educators who packed the meeting room.The decision came after months of protests, numerous negotiation meetings, and a full list of public comments from frustrated teachers and union representatives wearing red to show solidarity."The resulting document still does not accurate…

School Board votes yes on changes to collective bargaining procedures

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