February 25, 2025
City Council
DATE: February 25, 2025
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Council Member Claudia Jimenez
Subject:
Presentation from the United Teachers of Richmond on
West Contra Costa Unified School District’s (WCCUSD)
Fiscal Crisis
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
The West Contra Costa Unified School District claims
financial calamity despite having three hundred percent the amount required by the state of California.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
RECEIVE a presentation from the United Teachers of
Richmond on West Contra Costa Unified School District’s Manufactured Fiscal Crisis and to review the financial
practices of West Contra Costa Unified School District’s and to discuss recommendations on how to better
support Richmond students and families - Council
Member Claudia Jimenez (510-620-6565).
DISCUSSION:
The West Contra Costa Unified School District’s school board approved a plan in February 2025 that will cut educator and administrative positions and reduce funds for programs and supplies so it can stay fiscally solvent and avoid a state takeover.
AGENDA
REPORT
February 25, 2025
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Presentation from the United Teachers of Richmond on West Contra Costa Unified School District’s (WCCUSD) Fiscal Crisis