Take formal position on school district's proposed cuts to Richmond schools

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In Plain English

The West Contra Costa school district is considering cuts to Richmond schools from its bond program. The city council will discuss whether to oppose these cuts and send an official letter to the district. If approved, the mayor writes a letter stating the city's position on the proposed reductions.

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Votes

Have staff return on Tuesday, February 29, 2008, with a resolution indicating the City of Richmond's displeasure with the following proposed options: two (defer Leadership Public School (LPS) Charter School and Gompers along with Kennedy High School and Richmond College Prep); three (defer Pinole Valley High School and LPS/Gompers); and five (defer Nystrom, RCP and LPS)

Passed

7 to 0

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Why This Vote Matters

The council unanimously directed staff to prepare a formal resolution opposing the school district's proposed cuts to several Richmond schools. The West Contra Costa school district is considering deferring bond-funded improvements to multiple schools, including Leadership Public School Charter, Gompers, Kennedy High School, Richmond College Prep, Pinole Valley High School, and Nystrom. This matters because these deferrals could delay facility upgrades and improvements that Richmond students need. Staff will return with a draft resolution on February 29, 2008, which would allow the mayor to send an official letter expressing the city's opposition to the proposed cuts.

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Community Discussion

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