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 board rejects budget cut resolution, defying county, superintendent
With millions in budget cuts looming and teachers threatening to strike, WCCUSD says board’s 3-to-2 vote against resolution could put them at risk of county oversight.
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How Richmond works: Your guide to local government and city operations
We’ve created a guide to help local residents get answers to their questions about the city, WCCUSD and Contra Costa County.
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Voices charter school in Richmond gets 2nd campus amid WCCUSD board red flags
WCCUSD school board OKs second site for transitional kindergarten and kindergarten classes but raised concerns about finances, diversity and transparency.
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WCCUSD school board OKs budget that cuts positions, could increase class sizes
The West Contra Costa Unified School District board approves its $458 million 2025-26 spending plan on Wednesday.
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Families say WCCUSD needs better plan to support most vulnerable students
School district and community worked more closely this year to develop accountability plan to help address problems including absenteeism, low test scores and suspensions.
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WCCUSD budget is ‘OK’ for now but requires $13M in cuts over next two years
Contra Costa County Office of Education gives district “positive certification” while education advocacy group questions board’s process.
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WCCUSD board votes to close Richmond Charter Academy
The middle school plans to appeal school board decision, which was based on “substantial” financial issues and unstable leadership.
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WCCUSD board: LPS charter school can stay open but needs more diversity
Leadership Public School, a high school in Richmond, was told it needs more Black students and students with disabilities.
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Richmond Charter Academy finances are scrutinized as it applies for renewal
LPS Richmond, also up for renewal, is asked whether it’s inclusive enough.
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Emotional week as WCCUSD community voices budget cut outrage
Richmond students walked out of classes Tuesday, marched to the district office Wednesday and showed up en masse at the school board meeting to fight staffing cuts and other budget reductions.
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WCCUSD budget cut vote delayed due to lack of a quorum
Board was scheduled to vote on whether to lay off teachers, but not enough members were present.
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WCCUSD teacher and staff layoffs loom in proposed $13M budget cut
The interim superintendent says eliminating 90 positions over two years is necessary to avoid a state takeover of finances.
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Big decisions ahead for new leaders at West Contra Costa Unified School District
Finding a permanent superintendent is a top priority for the board.
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WCCUSD board election: Otheree Christian concedes seat to Guadalupe Enllana
Updated election returns show Enllana increased lead slightly Nov. 22 with 54.4% of the votes cast.
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WCCUSD appoints Kim Moses as interim superintendent
Kim Moses, West Contra Costa Unified School District’s associate superintendent of business services, will take over in December from Superintendent Chris Hurst, who announced his resignation Monday.
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Teachers, parents frustrated at ‘unsustainable’ staff shortages at local schools
At the WCCUSD board meeting this week: Concerns about staff shortages in schools and a 2023-24 budget that showed higher than expected revenue.
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Meet the Richmond WCCUSD school board candidates
The new board member for Area 3, a swath of central Richmond, will be Cinthia Hernandez. She’ll win by default because no one else filed to run for the seat.
