Community Picks Preferred Designs for Kennedy, Richmond High
The West Contra Costa school board reviewed community-chosen designs for the Richmond High and Kennedy High modernization projects on Wednesday....
16
May
09
May
WCCUSD to ‘Lease-Leaseback’ Kennedy, Richmond High Schools
The school board last week agreed to a “lease-leaseback” construction delivery method for its Kennedy and Richmond high school modernization projects....
29
Apr
EdSource: West Contra Costa Responds to Complaints Filed Over Teacher Vacancies
West Contra Costa Unified School District officials responded this month to complaints filed in January by three district teachers over ongoing vacancies....
26
Apr
Students, Staff Have Different Views on WCCUSD Needs
The West Contra Costa school board student trustees surveyed principals and fellow students on what they think district funding priorities should be....
24
Apr
‘What Is Pretty But Also What’s Lasting’: Upgrades Being Planned for Kennedy High
The West Contra Costa Unified School District received community feedback in a meeting Tuesday on potential designs for renovations at Kennedy High....
11
Apr
International Academies Help Newcomer Students Succeed
Newcomer students — those new to the U.S. — are often underserved, but their success in the WCCUSD shows the district is doing something right....
21
Mar
WCCUSD School Board Says It’s Received Threats, Racist Messages
West Contra Costa school board members on Wednesday discussed the negative backlash they say they have received, including threats, after recent moves....
07
Mar
Public’s Cries to ‘Keep Kibby’ Come Too Late as School Board Demotes Principal
The school board voted during closed session to reassign Pinole Valley High School principal Kibby Kleiman at the end of the school year....
19
Feb
Teacher and Her Students Agree: Layoffs Not the Answer to WCCUSD Budget Woes
"I am beyond sick and tired of West Contra Costa Unified budget cuts," writes a Kennedy High teacher, who also shares some of her students' perspectives....
09
Feb
‘African American History Is American History’: WCCUSD Honors Black West Contra Costans
For Black History Month, the West Contra Costa school board recognized local historic Black leaders, including George D. Carroll and Irma Anderson....
07
Feb
EdSource: WCCUSD Psychologists Face Burnout Due to Consistent Staff Shortages
WCCUSD psychologists, considered essential pieces of school environments, are carrying larger case loads and working longer hours, leading to burnout....
04
Feb
West Contra Costa Unified Fails to Provide Qualified Teachers, Complaints Allege
Although teacher shortages are a national problem, West Contra Costa is facing more vacancies than surrounding districts, according to Public Advocates....
25
Jan
‘Not Easy’ but Necessary: WCCUSD Approves Cuts to Jobs and More
The West Contra Costa Unified school board unanimously voted Wednesday to approve cuts that will impact over 120 full-time equivalent positions....
11
Jan
WCCUSD School Board Votes to Censure Member Leslie Reckler
Trustee Leslie Reckler calls it a “witch hunt.” District staff say it could be a first. But the West Contra Costa school board just calls it accountability. ...
15
Dec
President, Clerk Trade Places as School Board Urged to Take Action on Budget
The West Contra Costa school board got a new president Wednesday, and a fiscal expert said it needs to take "immediate action" on the budget....
