Receive presentation on West Contra Costa school district enrollment and budget trends
In Plain English
The school district has lost 2,671 students since 2020, reducing state funding by $35 million. Richmond students make up 43% of district enrollment but have the highest absenteeism rates at 44%. The district faced severe budget deficits in 4 of the last 6 years.
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