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Richmond Schools Close Budget Gap | Richmond News
Richmond Public Schools narrowly avoided a nine-million-dollar budget shortfall after a last-minute city rescue—thanks to Mayor Avula’s $4.8 million infusion from short-term rental taxes. Still, a $4.2 million gap remained, forcing hard choices: freezing non-teaching hires, selling surplus vehicles, and cutting HVAC contracts. Essential services like substitute teachers and mental health support were preserved, but board members called it a bittersweet win. Now, they’re urgently pivoting toward sustainable funding to prevent repeat crises next year. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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