Hire consultant to explore creating 10 charter schools
In Plain English
Richmond currently relies on West Contra Costa Unified School District for elementary education. The city wants to study whether it can legally create its own charter schools instead. If approved, a consultant will spend up to $10,000 researching this option and report back within 90 days.
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Votes
Hire an educational consultant with amendment to look at an option for the City of Richmond to create an independent school district that includes elementary schools
5 to 1
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