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Richmond Schools Avert Crisis with City Help | Richmond News
Richmond Public Schools narrowly averted deep cuts after narrowly passing a revised budget thanks to a $5 million lifeline from Mayor Avula’s short-term rental tax fund, slashing the $9 million deficit by more than half. Still needing to find $4.2 million in savings, the district froze non-teaching hires and sold unused equipment — while thankfully preserving mental health services and substitute teacher positions. With the budget secured for now, the district vows to push for sustainable state funding and prioritize efficiency and transparency moving forward. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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