HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Harrisonburg City School Board approved to extend Superintendent Dr. Michael Richards’ contract during tonight’s meeting. 

According to the motion, the School Board, in recognition of the Superintendent’s outstanding and exemplary service to the Harrisonburg City Public School Division, desires to renew the Superintendent’s contract for an additional four-year term. 

Dr. Richards thanked the board and said he is looking forward to the next four years with them.

Dr. Richards’ new contract will end June 30, 2030.