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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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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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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Dónde llevar a sus hijos durante la huelga del WCCUSD
Aquí tiene algunas organizaciones que ofrecen apoyo a las familias durante la huelga del WCCUSD.
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Richmond will expand city services to help families impacted by WCCUSD teachers strike
The city council on Tuesday approved $50,000 in emergency funding to extend community center hours and offer more recreation programs as teachers and Teamsters prepare to picket Thursday.
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WCCUSD Teamsters reject contract: Will join teachers union and go on strike Thursday
The WCCUSD Teamsters and the teachers union, representing 3,000 school employees, will be on strike starting Thursday.
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Kennedy students say teacher shortages left them with ‘revolving door’ of substitutes
More than 50 Kennedy High students walked out of classes Tuesday, some marching to the district office, in support of the WCCUSD teachers strike.
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Is your family prepared for WCCUSD teachers strike? Here’s what to know
The United Teachers of Richmond and the Teamsters unions plan to strike Thursday. We compiled this information to help families prepare.
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¿Está su familia preparada para la huelga del WCCUSD? Esto es lo que debe saber.
Los sindicatos de United Teachers of Richmond y Teamsters planean una huelga el jueves. Recopilamos esta información para ayudar a las familias a prepararse.
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WCCUSD teachers strike to begin Thursday
The United Teachers of Richmond said in its Monday strike announcement that the district’s latest offer won’t solve the staffing crisis.
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WCCUSD-Teamsters agree on contract that includes 3% raise
Teamsters tentatively secure three-year contract that includes 90% paid medical benefits while teachers union negotiations are continuing.
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WCCUSD union votes ‘no confidence’ in special ed director; parents affirm issues
Teachers union-commissioned report says district is spending millions on private equity-owned special education contracts when it should be hiring staff.
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WCCUSD strike update: Teachers union tells families to keep children home if it happens
Following a state mediation hearing, the teachers union held the first of two town halls to brief parents and community members on why they may go on strike.
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‘She changed everything for me’: How a Richmond teacher helped build a school where everyone belongs
Contra Costa County Teacher of the Year, Kaitlin Marchesi of Vista Virtual Academy, almost was forced to work at a different campus but her supporters fought successfully for her to remain.
