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Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras at a 2019 School Board meeting. On Monday, the School Board rejected Kamras' proposal to implement a year-round calendar. (Photo: Crixell Matthews/VPM News)
After weeks of debate, the Richmond School Board chose to use a traditional school calendar for the upcoming academic year, rejecting Superintendent Jason Kamras’ proposal for 7 weeks of extra, optional instruction.
They also voted to develop a robust summer program to help students left behind by virtual learning this year, and committed to offering a year-round option for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school board also voted to make Sept. 7 the first day of classes for the 2021-2022 school year.