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Richmond City Public Schools, Virginia
| Richmond City Public Schools |
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| Richmond, Virginia |
| District details |
| Superintendent: Jason Kamras |
| # of school board members: 9 |
| Website: Link |
Richmond City Public Schools is a school district in Virginia.
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Superintendent
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Jason Kamras is the superintendent of Richmond City Public Schools. Kamras was appointed superintendent in February 2018.[1] Kamras' previous career experience includes working as a mathematics teacher.[2]
Past superintendents
- Tommy Kranz was the interim superintendent of Richmond City Public Schools from 2017 to 2018. Kranz's previous career experience included working as a certified public accountant.[3]
- Dana T. Bedden was the superintendent of Richmond City Public Schools from 2014 to 2017.[4] Bedden's previous career experience included working as the superintendent of the Irving Independent School District in Texas.[5]
School board
The Richmond City School Board consists of nine members elected to four-year terms. Members are elected by district.[6]
| Office | Name | Date assumed office |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond City Public Schools, District 1 | Matthew Percival | January 1, 2025 |
| Richmond City Public Schools, District 2 | Katie Ricard | January 1, 2025 |
| Richmond City Public Schools, District 3 | Ali Faruk | January 1, 2025 |
| Richmond City Public Schools, District 4 | Wesley Hedgepeth | January 1, 2025 |
| Richmond City Public Schools, District 5 | Stephanie Rizzi | January 4, 2021 |
| Richmond City Public Schools, District 6 | Shonda Harris-Muhammed | January 4, 2021 |
| Richmond City Public Schools, District 7 | Cheryl Burke | 2017 |
| Richmond City Public Schools, District 8 | Emmett Jafari | January 1, 2025 |
| Richmond City Public Schools, District 9 | Shavonda Dixon | 2024 |
Elections
Members of the Richmond City School Board are elected to four-year terms. Elections are held in November.
Nine seats on the board were up for general election on November 5, 2024.
Ballotpedia covered school board elections in 367 school districts in 29 states in 2024. Those school districts had a total student enrollment of 12,203,404 students. Click here to read an analysis of those elections.
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Public participation in board meetings
The Richmond City School Board maintains the following policy on public testimony during board meetings:[7]
| “ | POLICY 1-6.7 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT MEETINGS
Public Information Period The School Board of the City of Richmond is responsible by law for the development, review, revision and adoption of division-wide policies to guide the operation of Richmond Public Schools. The School Board believes that public awareness of the policy making process is highly desirable and that consideration should be given to the views of teachers, parents and other concerned community members in the development and implementation of school division policies and the overall operation of the school division. Members of the community, including students enrolled in the division, are invited and encouraged to attend meetings of the School Board to observe its deliberations and address the School Board on matters concerning the operation of the school division. Students must follow the same sign-up procedures and rules and restrictions relating to time, place, and manner of speaking that are adopted by the School Board and applicable to all public participants. The "public information" segment of the agenda at regular meetings, not to exceed thirty (30) minutes, is allotted for the hearing of community members concerning the services, policies and affairs of the Richmond Public Schools. Each community member desiring to comment on any matter concerning such services, policies and affairs shall be allotted such time within the public information period as determined and allotted by the presiding officer. Generally, each community member will receive up to three (3) minutes to speak. The Chair may allow up to five (5) minutes for community members representing organizations. The School Board reserves the right to adjust the time allotment for speakers to ensure maximum community member participation within the public information period. The School Board further reserves the right to announce rules and protocols during the public information period, to include prohibiting applause, to ensure that all community member input is heard and respected. Community members desiring to comment on matters before the School Board as herein specified shall, no later than 12:00 noon on the last preceding business day before the meeting at which such community member desires to be heard, request the School Board Clerk for an allotment of time. In the event that time remains during the public information session, the School Board may allow community members who have not made a request in advance an opportunity to be heard. Conduct of Speakers Speakers shall state their full legal name prior to addressing the School Board. Speakers will address the School Board as a whole, rather than individual School Board members, the division superintendent, School Board attorney, Clerk, or any other staff member. The School Board will listen to comments but will not respond during the public information period. Persons appearing before the School Board will not be allowed to:
If a community member’s comments during the public information session relate to school-based issues, the Chair may refer that individual to Richmond Public Schools’ administration for one-on-one consultation and follow-up. It is important that all community members who wish to participate in the public information period abide by the guidelines set forth in this policy. Refusal to abide by the policy will result in the forfeiture of the remaining time that has been allotted to the speaker. Community members may express their views in writing in lieu of any oral presentation. Comments received in writing in lieu of an oral presentation will not be read during the meeting but shall be posted to the School Board platform.[8] |
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District map
Budget
The following statistics were published by the National Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of the U.S. Department of Education.[9]
| SOURCE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal: | $77,046,000 | $2,730 | 18% |
| Local: | $189,047,000 | $6,698 | 45% |
| State: | $155,095,000 | $5,495 | 37% |
| Total: | $421,188,000 | $14,923 |
| TYPE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditures: | $423,495,000 | $15,004 | |
| Total Current Expenditures: | $397,783,000 | $14,093 | |
| Instructional Expenditures: | $224,695,000 | $7,960 | 53% |
| Student and Staff Support: | $89,616,000 | $3,175 | 21% |
| Administration: | $30,716,000 | $1,088 | 7% |
| Operations, Food Service, Other: | $52,756,000 | $1,869 | 12% |
| Total Capital Outlay: | $19,739,000 | $699 | |
| Construction: | $19,663,000 | $696 | |
| Total Non El-Sec Education & Other: | $2,854,000 | $101 | |
| Interest on Debt: | $173,000 | $6 |
Teacher salaries
The following salary information was pulled from the district's teacher salary schedule. A salary schedule is a list of expected compensations based on variables such as position, years employed, and education level. It may not reflect actual teacher salaries in the district.
| Year | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025[10] | $55,881 | $135,157 |
| 2022-2023[11] | $51,182 | $123,792 |
| 2020-2021[12] | $47,325 | $114,463 |
Academic performance
Each year, state and local education agencies use tests and other standards to assess student proficiency. Although the data below was published by the U.S. Department of Education, proficiency measurements are established by the states. As a result, proficiency levels are not comparable between different states and year-over-year proficiency levels within a district may not be comparable because states may change their proficiency measurements.[13]
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 32 | 75-79 | 18 | 23 | >=50 | 60-64 | 66 |
| 2018-2019 | 56 | 80-84 | 50 | 55 | 60-79 | 65-69 | 82 |
| 2016-2017 | 51 | 75-79 | 47 | 55 | 60-79 | 60-64 | 75 |
| 2015-2016 | 58 | 75-79 | 54 | 61 | >=80 | 80-84 | 88 |
| 2014-2015 | 61 | 80-84 | 58 | 63 | >=50 | 75-79 | 84 |
| 2013-2014 | 54 | 80-84 | 50 | 55 | >=50 | 80-84 | 79 |
| 2012-2013 | 47 | 65-69 | 43 | 50 | >=50 | 60-64 | 79 |
| 2011-2012 | 47 | 70-74 | 42 | 55 | >=50 | 50-59 | 80 |
| 2010-2011 | 76 | 90-94 | 74 | 77 | >=50 | >=80 | 93 |
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 47 | 90-94 | 36 | 38 | PS | 70-74 | 79 |
| 2018-2019 | 56 | 80-84 | 50 | 50 | 60-79 | 70-74 | 88 |
| 2017-2018 | 60 | 80-84 | 55 | 54 | 60-79 | 70-74 | 89 |
| 2016-2017 | 59 | 75-79 | 54 | 55 | 60-79 | 70-74 | 87 |
| 2015-2016 | 59 | 70-79 | 56 | 58 | >=50 | 75-79 | 89 |
| 2014-2015 | 58 | 70-74 | 54 | 59 | >=80 | 80-84 | 86 |
| 2013-2014 | 52 | 70-74 | 48 | 56 | >=50 | 75-79 | 80 |
| 2012-2013 | 49 | 65-69 | 45 | 51 | >=50 | 60-64 | 85 |
| 2011-2012 | 79 | >=95 | 77 | 79 | >=50 | 80-89 | 95 |
| 2010-2011 | 80 | 85-89 | 79 | 79 | >=50 | >=80 | 95 |
The following table shows the graduation rate of district students each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | 67 | >=50 | 77 | 28 | PS | >=50 | 80-84 |
| 2018-2019 | 63 | >=50 | 69 | 30-34 | PS | >=50 | 75-79 |
| 2017-2018 | 66 | >=50 | 70 | 30-34 | PS | >=50 | 80-84 |
| 2016-2017 | 68 | <50 | 72 | 30-34 | PS | PS | 80-84 |
| 2015-2016 | 68 | >=50 | 67 | 50-54 | 85-89 | ||
| 2014-2015 | 70 | >=50 | 69 | 60-64 | 90-94 | ||
| 2013-2014 | 71 | >=50 | 71 | 50-54 | 85-89 | ||
| 2012-2013 | 65 | >=50 | 65 | 45-49 | 80-84 | ||
| 2011-2012 | 61 | >=50 | 60 | 30-39 | 80-84 | ||
| 2010-2011 | 59 | 59 | 50-59 | 75-79 |
Students
| Year | Enrollment | Year-to-year change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 21,130 | -0.2 |
| 2021-2022 | 21,177 | -33.3 |
| 2020-2021 | 28,225 | 10.7 |
| 2019-2020 | 25,211 | 1.8 |
| 2018-2019 | 24,763 | -1.0 |
| 2017-2018 | 25,015 | 0.6 |
| 2016-2017 | 24,868 | 3.6 |
| 2015-2016 | 23,980 | 0.1 |
| 2014-2015 | 23,957 | 0.8 |
| 2013-2014 | 23,775 | 0.5 |
| 2012-2013 | 23,649 | 1.3 |
| 2011-2012 | 23,336 | -0.5 |
| 2010-2011 | 23,454 | 2.0 |
| 2009-2010 | 22,994 | -0.8 |
| 2008-2009 | 23,177 | -2.5 |
| 2007-2008 | 23,754 | -2.0 |
| 2006-2007 | 24,225 | -2.1 |
| 2005-2006 | 24,726 | -1.3 |
| 2004-2005 | 25,054 | -1.4 |
| 2003-2004 | 25,399 | -2.9 |
| 2002-2003 | 26,136 | -2.7 |
| 2001-2002 | 26,840 | -1.5 |
| 2000-2001 | 27,237 | -0.3 |
| 1999-2000 | 27,332 | 0.0 |
| RACE | Richmond City Public Schools (%) | Virginia K-12 STUDENTS (%) |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8 | 7.5 |
| Black | 59.9 | 21.6 |
| Hispanic | 25.5 | 18.7 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Two or More Races | 2.7 | 6.7 |
| White | 10.9 | 45.0 |
Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.
Staff
As of the 2022-2023 school year, Richmond City Public Schools had 1,937.00 full-time classroom teachers. The student-teacher ratio was 10.91.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF TEACHERS |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten: | 74.00 |
| Kindergarten: | 110.00 |
| Elementary: | 686.00 |
| Secondary: | 1,067.00 |
| Total: | 1,937.00 |
Richmond City Public Schools employed 70.00 district administrators and 126.00 school administrators as of the 2022-2023 school year.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF ADMINISTRATORS |
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| District Administrators: | 70.00 |
| District Administrative Support: | 19.00 |
| School Administrators: | 126.00 |
| School Administrative Support: | 115.00 |
| TYPE | NUMBER OF OTHER STAFF |
|---|---|
| Instructional Aides: | 194.00 |
| Instruc. Coordinators & Supervisors: | 135.25 |
| Total Guidance Counselors: | 82.00 |
| Elementary Guidance Counselors: | 35.00 |
| Secondary Guidance Counselors: | 47.00 |
| Librarians/Media Specialists: | 42.00 |
| Library/Media Support: | 0.00 |
| Student Support Services: | 195.00 |
| Other Support Services: | 190.00 |
Schools
Contact information
Richmond City Public Schools
301 N. Ninth St.
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804-780-7710
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See also
| Virginia | School Board Elections | News and Analysis |
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External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Richmond City Public Schools
- Virginia School Boards Association
- Virginia Department of Education
Footnotes
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Jason Kamras," accessed August 3, 2021
- ↑ Richmond City Public Schools, "Superintendent Jason Kamras," accessed August 3, 2021
- ↑ Richmond Times-Dispatch, " Tommy Kranz, the former Richmond schools interim superintendent, has left the division," April 22, 2018
- ↑ Richmond Times-Dispatch, "Richmond schools announce Bedden is out as superintendent effective June 30," April 22, 2017
- ↑ Richmond City Public Schools, "Superintendent Dr. Dana T. Bedden," archived March 16, 2016
- ↑ Richmond City Public Schools, "School Board," accessed August 3, 2021
- ↑ Richmond City Public Schools, "RPS Bylaws and Policies, Section 1: Bylaws, Title: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT MEETINGS," last revised August 20, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed June 17, 2024
- ↑ Richmond Public Schools, "Salary Schedules 2024 – 2025 School Year Effective July 1, 2024," accessed April 21, 2025
- ↑ Richmond Public Schools, "Salary Schedules 2022 – 2023 School Year Effective July 1, 2022," accessed February 6, 2024
- ↑ Richmond Public Schools, "Salary Schedules 2020-2021 School Year, effective October 1, 2020," accessed August 3, 2021
- ↑ U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC: EDFacts, "State Assessments in Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics- School Year 2018-19 EDFacts Data Documentation," accessed February 25, 2021
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