Posted by Shawn Maclauchlan

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - Students in Chesterfield will soon spend a little more time in the classroom.

The school board voted to extend the school day by 10 minutes on Tuesday.

The extra time each day will add about 5 full days to the school year.

Leaders hope to use the extra days as teacher works days. This will give teachers more time to plan their lessons.

The extra time won't go into effect until next school year.

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CHESTERFIELD, VA (WWBT) - For the first time in two years Chesterfield County does not have to chop millions from the budget. In fact, some county employees could see a raise. 

Chesterfield police don't make nearly as much as their neighbors. But tonight, at a special meeting, the county made plans to offer them more money. 

It‘s a pay boost years in the making. After at least two years of "no", tonight the police chief finally gets an okay. 

"Slight increases in salary for those that have been successful in achieving career development positions," said Chesterfield Police Chief Col. Thierry Dupuis. 

Posted by Erica Jones - email

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - Tonight, leaders in Chesterfield will meet again to try to balance the county's budget, and they have some tough decisions to make.

County schools are expecting about $6 million less next year.

Tonight's special meeting is at 6 p.m. at the Chesterfield County government complex off Iron Bridge Road.

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