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Teachers shed tears over WCCUSD board vote to merge Betty Reid and Pinole schools
The merger is part of a $42 million budget cut package approved by the school board early Thursday to avoid a state financial takeover.
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PG&E’s armed security has El Cerrito school community on edge
The Fairmont Elementary community doesn’t want a private military service that works with ICE and Homeland Security near their school.
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WCCUSD board to vote on big budget cuts Wednesday; community furious
District officials say cuts are necessary to fix a $127 million deficit and prevent a state takeover, but parents and teachers say they weren’t consulted.
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Former WCCUSD coach charged with sexual misconduct was fired in September
A former Kennedy High girls varsity volleyball coach, who worked at several WCCUSD schools, was arrested on suspicion of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor.
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Proposed WCCUSD budget cuts include a middle school merger
WCCUSD wants to combine Betty Reid Soskin and Pinole middle schools, reduce 300 jobs and have elementary schools pay for their own band programs.
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WCCUSD could lose funds due to low vaccine rates at 13 schools
The state is auditing 428 schools where more than 10% of kindergartners or seventh-graders are not fully vaccinated.
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Majority vote of WCCUSD school board gives raises to teachers, staff — and themselves
The school district is planning for layoffs, school mergers and reduced student services to pay for the salary increases.
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WCCUSD considers layoffs and $60M in cuts to pay for employee raises
District officials say the 8% raises agreed to for teachers and staff will increase structural deficit to $127 million, requiring cuts to positions and programs over the next three years.
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Voices charter school given 2-year renewal despite low performance
WCCUSD school board considered revoking its charter because of low test scores but granted a short renewal contingent on academic improvement.
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WCCUSD announces Kim Moses to retire, following no-confidence vote
The United Teachers of Richmond on Dec. 10 told the WCCUSD school board that Chief Business Officer Kim Moses underreported projected revenue.
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Teacher contract ratified but union-district relations fractured after WCCUSD strike
WCCUSD educators ratified an 8% raise after a four-day strike while accusing top administrators of mismanagement and eroded trust.
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WCCUSD strike photos: What a community uplifting its schools looks like
The WCCUSD strike became a community-wide movement, drawing thousands to daily rallies to sing, march and speak out in support of striking teachers and Teamsters.
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Huelga del WCCUSD: se alcanza un acuerdo provisional. Las clases se reanudarán el jueves
Tras una sesión de negociación de 12 horas durante la noche, el sindicato de maestros y el distrito acordaron un aumento salarial del 8 %, según representantes de la unión.
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WCCUSD strike: Tentative agreement reached. School to resume Thursday
After a 12-hour overnight negotiation session the teachers union and district agree on an 8% raise, union officials said early Wednesday.
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Update: WCCUSD strike negotiations last late into Tuesday night
The teachers union and school district are preparing to sign an agreement that would suspend the strike.
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WCCUSD strike: District says teachers union’s latest offer would cost more than $180M
As the WCCUSD strike enters its fourth day the union and district prepare to resume negotiations.
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WCCUSD strike: Teachers frustrated district won’t bargain until Tuesday but are hopeful
The strike will continue Tuesday as district, teachers meet to finalize contract details.
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WCCUSD strike: Tentative Teamsters agreement reached. Teachers strike continues
Teamsters strike is suspended pending ratification by members. Teachers strike continues
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WCCUSD strike: No deal announced. School board member hints resolution may be near
A WCCUSD student and a teacher who crossed picket lines share what it was like on their campuses.
