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Richmond schools adopt 2026–2030 strategic plan amid debate over Hibbard programs
Summary
The Richmond Community Schools board approved a working strategic plan for 2026–2030 by a 5–1 vote after public commenters and teachers raised concerns that staff and families of programs housed at Hibbard had not been adequately consulted; board leaders said no immediate building closures are mandated and staff-level planning will follow.
The Richmond Community Schools Board of Trustees voted 5–1 to adopt the district's strategic plan for 2026'2030 after extended public comment and questions from trustees.
Consultants and district leaders described the document as a "working" plan to guide priorities over the next three to five years, not an operational blueprint that makes immediate program or building decisions. "The plan does not make those decisions for you," a consultant said during the presentation, adding it provides the district steps and questions to guide future work.
Why it matters: Parents and staff urged greater transparency and involvement in planning, particularly…
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