Jacqueline T. "Jackie" McDonnough
Candidate for City of Richmond School Board, District 6, Special election (term ends 12/31/2028)
Background
- Occupation
- Retired professor of science education (VCU)
- Campaign website
- jackie4rps.com
Taught science in Richmond-area public schools and science education at Virginia Commonwealth University for more than three decades, where she helped create the Richmond Teacher Residency program. She served on the inaugural board of the Highland Park Restoration and Preservation Association.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Proposes cutting high central-office director salaries.
ReportHolton, McDonnough stress importance of teachers, but differ on details at debateDebate / forum transcript · The Richmonder · richmonder.org
“$200,000 salaries for people in director positions is not necessary”
Public safety
Opposes ICE and masked federal agents entering schools.
ReportJackie's VisionCampaign website · Friends of Jackie McDonnough · jackie4rps.com
“No ICE or masked federal agents should be in our schools.”
Education
Opposes new charter schools in the division.
ReportJackie's VisionCampaign website · Friends of Jackie McDonnough · jackie4rps.com
“No new charters in the district.”
Proposes reopening the collective bargaining resolution with unions.
The Richmonder reported both District 6 candidates support collective bargaining and sharply reduced student screen time.
ReportJackie's VisionCampaign website · Friends of Jackie McDonnough · jackie4rps.com
“I would like to reopen the collective bargaining resolution with our unions”
Roads & infrastructure
Proposes a public record of school facility repair requests.
She also calls for board policies setting indoor temperature and air quality standards.
ReportJackie's VisionCampaign website · Friends of Jackie McDonnough · jackie4rps.com
“RPS should maintain a public record of facility repair requests and district responses.”
Health & human services
Supports meeting recommended counselor and psychologist staffing ratios.
ReportJackie's VisionCampaign website · Friends of Jackie McDonnough · jackie4rps.com
“Provide adequate mental health support by meeting professional recommendations of ratios for school social workers, school psychologists, and school guidance counselors.”
Government & transparency
Proposes an outside forensic audit of RPS finances.
ReportHolton, McDonnough stress importance of teachers, but differ on details at debateDebate / forum transcript · The Richmonder · richmonder.org
“McDonnough called for a full forensic audit into RPS finances, done by an outside financial firm.”
Jackie's VisionCampaign website · Friends of Jackie McDonnough · jackie4rps.com
“I support our unions' calls for an audit of RPS's finances.”
All sources (5)
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: City of Richmond (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Sample ballot, School Board District 6 (Ballot Style 050), November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections
Election filing · City of Richmond Office of Elections · rva.gov
- About Jackie
Campaign website · Friends of Jackie McDonnough · jackie4rps.com
- Holton, McDonnough stress importance of teachers, but differ on details at debate
Debate / forum transcript · The Richmonder · richmonder.org
- Jackie's Vision
Campaign website · Friends of Jackie McDonnough · jackie4rps.com
Positions are summarized from the sources listed and are not inferred from party affiliation. Items marked “Provided by” were published by the candidate's verified campaign or party office under our campaign content standards. See something wrong? Use the Report link beside it, or contact us.