Richmond Community Schools has narrowed some plans for facility improvements and expanded others. Some previously discussed Richmond High School athletics upgrades are being reduced in favor of improving its special education classrooms and building security. At its Nov. 25 work session, several RCS board members showed enthusiasm for some or all of the additional suggested […]
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School board encouraged to add AI policy
The Richmond Community Schools board began its Nov. 12 meeting by welcoming its newest member, Michael Elorreaga, who was sworn in Nov. 7. Elorreaga replaced former member Peter Zaleski, who resigned Oct. 7 citing “irreconcilable differences” with the board. Hibberd teacher Tiauna “T” Washington observed that RCS does not have a policy to address the […]
RCS: Collegiate baseball team can rent McBride
Collegiate baseball is returning to Richmond next summer. During its Sept. 25 school board meeting, Richmond Community Schools’ board voted to enter into a three-year lease agreement for Northwoods League, Inc. to use McBride Stadium for a collegiate baseball team in 2025. The league has options to renew the lease for two additional five-year terms. […]
RCS changing some bus routes to resolve issues
After hearing concerns about late arrivals and time for students to eat breakfast, Richmond Community Schools’ busing provider has committed to improving morning elementary and middle school routes. Two Student Transit representatives – John McCue, president of Sodrel Holding Co., and Sacha Amen, local director of transportation – outlined the new structure and other route […]