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Richmond Schools Face Aging Infrastructure | Richmond News
Richmond Public Schools starts the year battling crumbling infrastructure—century-old buildings, mold outbreaks at schools like Barack Obama Elementary, and crushing overcrowding, especially on the Southside. A nine-million-dollar capital boost this year targets HVAC and roofs, but long-term fixes are still in the works. Principals like at G.H. Reid Elementary, built in 1958 and slated to fail by 2029, are using trailers to house 300 students. Superintendent Jason Kamras warns enrollment will surge with new development, so the district is launching community meetings—including one Sept. 1 at…
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