Richmond, Va. (Newsradiowrva.com) - The Richmond Public Schools (RPS) board voted Monday extend a pilot program that has students at two elementary schools attend class year-round.
The board also voted to start the process of adding more elementary schools to the program. Currently, the program is in effect at Fairfield and Cardinal Elementary Schools. Students participating in the program attend school for 200 days per year with a total of 60 vacation days.
At Monday's meeting, board members also voted to double their own compensation to $20,000 per year in 2025. The board also voted to add metal detectors to all middle schools. This comes after a rash of recent incidents of weapons being brought to schools across the city.
School board members voted on several issues at a Monday meeting





