March 16, 2023
West Contra Costa Unified school board rejects layoff proposal
The West Contra Costa Unified school board rejected proposals to reduce hours and cut dozens of school worker positions.
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March 2, 2023
West Contra Costa Unified braces for more major budget cuts
West Contra Costa Unified will have to cut almost $20 million from its 2024-25 budget in order to remain fiscally solvent, according to a plan approved Wednesday.
Ali Tadayon
September 23, 2020
West Contra Costa Unified expected to break even this year after major budget cuts
The West Contra Costa Unified School District is expected to break even this year after making around $30 million in ongoing budget cuts and dipping into its reserves and retiree benefits trust. Though the district is in a better financial position than it was, more cuts could be on the horizon in the next three years as the national recession worsens.
Ali Tadayon
July 22, 2020
Budget deferrals today could force schools into a $23 billion hole next year
Do not be lulled into the mistaken idea that schools have been protected from cuts by the state budget solutions adopted last month.
Robert Manwaring
March 6, 2020
Oakland school board votes $18.8 million in cuts, up to 100 layoffs; hears pleas to cut police force
The board voted to lay off about 100 workers to close its 2020-21 budget deficit, may consider eliminating its police force in the future.
Theresa Harrington
February 27, 2020
West Contra Costa Unified school board votes to lay off up to 300 workers in June
Teachers to receive layoff notices next week, but district hopes to rescind many by negotiating other cost-cutting solutions with unions.
Theresa Harrington
February 6, 2020
San Francisco Bay Area district could lay off 250 teachers
West Contra Costa Unified is eyeing to cut $32 million from next year's budget including teaching jobs. Layoff notices will go out by March 15.
Theresa Harrington
February 4, 2020
Oakland Unified superintendent recommends laying off more than 68 staffers to close budget gap
The school board has agreed it must cut about $21.5 million from next year's budget but is now getting proposals on where to make those cuts
Theresa Harrington
January 14, 2020
San Francisco Bay Area district’s budget cuts may hurt neediest students, advocates fear
West Contra Costa school board on Wednesday to begin reviewing suggestions for nearly $50 million in cuts over two years to balance budget.
Theresa Harrington
January 10, 2020
Questions swirl about origins of $40 million deficit
Cutting nearly $40 million in West Contra Costa Unified triggers layoff worries, stirs distrust and puts superintendent’s job in jeopardy.
Theresa Harrington
November 19, 2019
Supporters urge board to keep East Bay superintendent despite budget crisis
West Contra Costa Unified school board agrees to keep superintendent at the helm while searching for ways to bridge $48 million budget gap.
Theresa Harrington
November 15, 2019
East Bay board may consider firing superintendent amid fiscal crisis
A $48 million budget deficit is threatening the job of Superintendent Matthew Duffy. A special school board meeting on Friday is expected to focus on possible termination of his contract.
Theresa Harrington
October 21, 2019
East Bay district struggles with role of tutors in student learning
Bay Area district saved some tutor positions at reduced hours after critics said eliminating the positions would hurt the neediest students.
Theresa Harrington
July 18, 2019
Amid budget deficits, Bay Area district braces for cuts, spending reserves
Like Oakland Unified, West Contra Costa faces budget deficits and sought help from its county office of education.
Theresa Harrington
June 28, 2019
Oakland Unified board approves budget despite doubts about its accuracy
Board members also wonder whether voters would approve new tax measures next year, after grand jury report blasts district for fiscal mismanagement.