Facts

The Richmond Community School District is located on M-19 between I-69 and I-94 at 32-Mile Road. Richmond serves as a regional hub, servicing a primary center of commerce centered between Pt. Huron and Mt. Clemens. Business composition is well diversified. The city provides three shopping districts. The rural setting leaves residents with a hometown atmosphere while never lacking the benefit of modern conveniences.

Richmond is projected to be one of the largest areas of growth (population increase of 50% in ten years) in the tri-county area.

Board of Education Goals:

1. The district will actively involve the community in topics and issues related to the governance of the Richmond Community Schools.
   • 2007/2008 Objective: Promote academic achievement and student activities in the news media serving the community.
2. The district will develop and maintain a comprehensive curriculum.
   • 2007/2008 Objective 1: Incorporate the State mandated requirements in all buildings.
   • 2007/2008 Objective 2: Selectively endorse building initiatives and recognize accomplishments at the regular board meeting throughout the year.
   • 2007/2008 Objective 3: Investigate, develop, administer and evaluate programs of instruction to keep on a competitive level with other school districts and provide more learning options for students at the high school level.
3. The district will maintain a school improvement and accountability process for building and department.
   • 2007/2008 Objective: Buildings and departments will share improvement plan goals at board meetings by December 2007 and share progress towards goals by June 2008.
4. In the face of exceptionally difficult financial times, the  district will attempt to remain solvent.
• 2007/2008 Objective: Negotiate labor contracts that are sustainable.
5. The district will recruit, retain, and develop quality personnel.
   • 2007/2008 Objective: Develop a staffing plan to meet long-term needs and increase efficiency in scheduling.
6. The district will provide quality facilities that meet the enrollment and instructional needs of the community.
   • 2007/2008 Objective: Pass bond proposals 1 & 2 and the Sinking Fund proposal on November 6.

Mission

"Richmond Community Schools, in cooperation with parents and community, provides a caring environment, in order to guide all students to be responsible, productive members of society."