Richmond Public Schools superintendent responds to $20 million budget shortfall

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — In a message addressed to Richmond Public Schools families on Monday, April 14, Superintendent Jason Kamras shared his thoughts on the district’s $20 million budget shortfall.

Last month, Richmond Mayor Danny Avula proposed a city budget plan for fiscal year 2026 — allocating $9.6 million for Richmond Public Schools — over $20 million less than the district had requested.

Kamras began his Monday message by assuring staff that collective bargaining agreements would still be honored…

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