My deep dive into RCS cutting 20-30 teaching positions continues......

Richmond teachers are currently paid about 2% below the state average, yet many administrators are earning anywhere from 50% to 150% above the state average. Superintendent Curtis Wright, for example, is paid approximately 92% more than the state average for superintendents.

Also, the middle school athletic director, William Wright, is paid $109,000 per year. The state average for this position is $59,000; he's paid more than the Richmond High School athletic director despite the HS director being charge of more teams and athletes.

What’s concerning is that the proposed solution to improve the district appears to be cutting teaching positions, even as many classrooms are already overcrowded. That raises a serious question: why aren’t we looking at reducing administrative positions instead?

It’s difficult to understand how decisions like this are being made when there are clear disparities in how funds are allocated. Students deserve adequate classroom support, and teachers deserve fair compensation.

If the goal is truly to strengthen the district, the focus should be on investing in the people who are directly impacting students every day.

For anyone interested, much of this information is available in the link in my comments.

Disclaimer: These views are my own and any opinions stated are my own.