February 28, 2023
Library and Community Services
DATE: February 28, 2023
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Shasa Curl, City Manager
LaShonda White, Deputy City Manager, Community
Services
Subject:
West Contra Costa Unified School District Update
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact to receiving this item.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
N/A
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
The City Council will receive an update from West Contra Costa Unified School District Superintendent Kenneth
Chris Hurst and staff on strategic planning, academics, safety, and operations.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
RECEIVE an update from West Contra Costa Unified
School District (WCCUSD) Superintendent Kenneth
Chris Hurst and WCCUSD staff on strategic planning,
academics, safety, and operations – City Manager’s
Office (Shasa Curl/LaShonda White 510-620-6512).
AGENDA
REPORT
February 28, 2023
DISCUSSION:
The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) was established in 1965. It covers the cities of El Cerrito, Richmond, San Pablo, Pinole, and Hercules and the unincorporated areas of Bayview-Montalvin Manor, East Richmond Heights, El Sobrante, Kensington, North Richmond, and Tara Hills. Per WCCUSD’s website, its mission is to “…provide the highest quality education to enable all students to make positive life choices, strengthen our community, and successfully participate in a diverse and global society.” Their equity statement reflects “The belief that all students can achieve at high levels of proficiency and that the effects of institutionalized racism can be mitigated is central to how equity is viewed in West Contra Costa Unified School District.”
The City Council and community will receive an update from WCCUSD Superintendent Kenneth Chris Hurst, Sr., Ed.D, and WCCUSD staff on the following topics:
Strategic Planning Process
Academics (key data, programs, and initiatives)
Safety (social-emotional, physical, and environmental safety) Operations (finance, contract negotiations, and mutual use of facilities including sports fields)
Additional information regarding the WCCUSD can be located at https://www.wccusd.net/wccusd.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – WCCUSD Slide Deck