Take formal position on school district's proposed cuts to Richmond schools
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)
7 to 0
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