Henrico School Board responds to calls for collective bargaining

The Henrico School Board made its first official statement on the issue of collective bargaining, responding to many Henrico Schools staff who have publicly advocated for contract negotiations since this past November. At an afternoon work session May 9, school board chair and Varina representative Alicia Atkins acknowledged the written and in-person comments made by HCPS staff and community members at the school board’s recent public forums, saying that the school board will continue to explore and educate themselves on collective bargaining. “Board members, in collaboration with the superintendent, remain committed to furthering our understanding on this matter, assessing its...

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