Votes at a glance: Richmond Public Schools board meeting, Feb. 4, 2025

This summary lists the formal motions and outcomes recorded during the Richmond Public Schools board business meeting and FY2026 budget public hearing on Feb. 4, 2025. Where the transcript did not provide a complete roll‑call or a formal ordinance number, ‘not specified’ is noted.

1) Allow remote participation for a board member Motion: Allow board member to participate virtually. Mover/Second: Dr. Harris Mohammed (mover); Miss Burke (second) (as recorded in the transcript) Outcome: Approved (roll call in transcript; clerk recorded affirmative responses). Vote details: individual roll‑call entries present in transcript; full tally not specified in the board packet.

2) Approve minutes of prior meetings Motion: Approve minutes of Dec. 2, 2024 and Jan. 8 and Jan. 13, 2025 meetings. Mover/Second: Dr. Harris Mohammed (mover); Miss Burke (second) (as recorded) Outcome: Approved (clerk roll call showed affirmative responses). Vote tally: not specified in packet.

3) Approve amended agenda (added calendar item 6.04 and closed session) Motion: Amend and approve the meeting agenda to add item 6.04 and a closed session. Mover/Second: Mister Percival (mover); Mister Hedgepeth (second) (as recorded) Outcome: Approved (clerk roll call recorded yes votes). Vote tally: not specified in packet.

4) Approve early‑commitment bonuses (amended to target high‑vacancy schools) Motion: Approve early‑commitment bonuses for FY2026 (amended to apply to high‑vacancy schools), estimated funding commitment ~$225,000 to support up to 30 hires at $7,500 each; paid after start date with clawback provision. Mover/Second: Motion recorded as moved by Mister Hedgepeth; second recorded by Mister Farooq. Outcome: Approved (amended as noted). Vote tally: not specified in packet; transcript shows roll call and indicates motion passed.

5) Adopt Policy 4‑3.3 (Relations with Law Enforcement Authorities) and supporting resolution Motion: Adopt policy and resolution directing superintendent review of law‑enforcement access, records‑keeping review and a 30‑day rapid‑response team. Mover/Second: Dr. Harris Mohammed (mover); Miss Burke (second) (as recorded) Outcome: Approved. Vote tally: roll call recorded in transcript; full packet did not include a formal tally per member.

6) Approve Head Start monthly report Motion: Accept Head Start report as submitted. Mover/Second: Dr. Harris Mohammed (mover); Miss Rizzi (second) (as recorded) Outcome: Approved (clerk roll call showed affirmative responses). Vote tally: not specified in packet.

7) Amend 2024‑25 school calendar (convert April 21, 2025 [Easter Monday] to a full instructional day) Motion: Amend school calendar to designate April 21, 2025 as a full instructional day (instead of a holiday) to maintain required instructional‑day denominator. Mover/Second: Motion by Mister Baruch (mover) and second by Mister Percival (as recorded); some trustees discussed alternatives before vote. Outcome: Approved. Vote tally: transcript records a roll‑call and indicates motion passed; specific per‑member votes shown in audio transcript but not tabulated here.

8) Approve consent agenda Motion: Approve the full consent agenda as posted (including routine items; personnel items remained in consent unless pulled). Mover/Second: Mister Percival (mover); second recorded. Outcome: Approved. Vote tally: roll call recorded in transcript; packet note: personnel items can be pulled if concern raised.

9) Move to closed session Motion: Convene in closed session for personnel and legal consultation under Va. Code § 2.2‑3711 matters as listed on the agenda. Mover/Second: Miss Burke (mover); Mister Hedgepeth (second) (as recorded) Outcome: Approved; board convened in closed session. Vote tally: audio roll call reflects majority in favor.

Notes: The meeting transcript includes roll‑call prompts for many votes and recorded “Yes”/“No” responses for individual trustees, but the posted meeting packet did not include a single consolidated tally for every item. Where the packet did not specify numbers or ordinance/resolution numbers, the summary notes “not specified.”