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Richmond parents, students and teachers urge board to preserve arts and PE as staff cuts loom
Summary
Dozens of students, parents and teachers told the Richmond Community Schools board that proposed cuts replacing certified music, art and PE teachers with paraprofessionals would harm safety, curriculum fidelity and students’ future opportunities. Trustees thanked speakers and asked administration for alternatives.
Dozens of students, parents and longtime teachers urged the Richmond Community Schools board on April 14 to preserve music, art and physical-education staff as the district faces budget pressure.
At the public-comment portion of the meeting, student speakers described band and choir as formative communities. A senior band captain, Isabelle Spicer, said the program has grown and becomes a reason many students come to school. “We have the room to express ourselves and…
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