Thursday, May 1, 2008
JointPresiding: Mayor Gayle McLaughlin · Called to order: 6:48 p.m. · 4 items · 9 public comments · View official: Minutes
Attendance
Budget(1 item)
Receive update on state budget cuts affecting local schools
In Plain English
The state plans to cut $14.2 million from West Contra Costa Unified School District's budget. WCCUSD serves Richmond and neighboring cities with about 28,000 students. These cuts could affect class sizes, programs, and services at local schools.
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Public Safety(1 item)
Receive presentations on city-school district partnership programs
In Plain English
City staff and West Contra Costa school officials will present updates on 5 joint programs. These include police officers in schools, violence prevention efforts, shared use of recreation facilities, infrastructure projects, and adult literacy classes. A council member suggested these partnership updates happen every 6 months.
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Miscellaneous(2 items)
Receive presentation on revitalizing Nystrom School site and provide direction to staff
In Plain English
The West Contra Costa school district president suggested adding a health care facility to Nystrom School. Mayor McLaughlin asked city staff to work with school officials on recommendations. City council will hear presentations and decide what role the city should play in revitalizing the school site.
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Receive update on school district's bond-funded construction projects
In Plain English
The West Contra Costa school district briefed the council on facilities they have built or are building with bond money. Councilmembers asked staff to explore funding for a swimming pool and community center in El Sobrante. The district oversees schools in Richmond and surrounding areas.
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