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Friday April 9 Superintendent Update: Voluntary In-Person Spring Intervention and Instruction Plan Details, Intent-to-Return Form

During the spring recess we received more encouraging news from the sate and all five employee groups. The voluntary Spring In-Person Intervention and Instruction plan was approved by each employee group. We are working to determine the number of staff volunteers for the plan and number of students we can serve in-person. We will be sending out more information early next week, including an Intent-to-Return-Form from your school.

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All Five WCCUSD Employee Groups Approve Voluntary Spring In-Person Intervention and Instruction Plan

All five employee groups in the West Contra Costa Unified School District overwhelmingly approved the District’s Spring In-Person Intervention and Instruction plan on Friday, April 2.

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Friday, April 2 Superintendent Update: Spring Recess, Planning and Preparing for Intervention and Instruction; Students Making News

Enjoy the spring recess and remember to follow all the public health guidelines. When we return from the break, we will have a clearer picture on the Spring In-Person Intervention and Instruction plan. WCCUSD students making headlines.

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WCCUSD, Safeway host free Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic for Families and District Employees

The West Contra Costa Unified School District and Safeway are hosting a free Covid-19 vaccination clinic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, April 2. This is not a walk-up clinic. You must make an appointment.

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Embracing Our Differences and Standing Up to Hate

It is on us to stand in solidarity with WCCUSD’s historically underserved and marginalized communities and to use our voice and means to speak up and address injustices. I am proud to serve in a District where diversity is a strength.

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WCCUSD, Employee Groups Reach Tentative Agreement on Spring In-Person Student Intervention Plan

The West Contra Costa Costa Unified School District and its five employee groups have reached a tentative agreement on a spring in-person student intervention plan. More details about the tentative agreement will be released Friday evening.

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WCCUSD hosts 34th Annual You Make a Difference Awards

In a virtual ceremony, Nolan Wu, Christopher Pierce, Rachel Avanessian, Sonja Neely-Johnson, Jodi Couick, Amy Garzon, Isaac Chavez, Sherie Roberts, Suzanne Schultz, Cristian Barnell, Helen Miller, Mayra Covarrubias-Ornelas, Deborah Jacobson, Toni Banuelos, and Tonette Johnson and First Student team were honored for making a difference in the lives of WCCUSD's Special Education students.

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March 12 Friday Update: Year Anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic; Working Toward a Plan; 100% Organic Food Boxes

Saturday marks the year anniversary since we all were together in WCCUSD school buildings, but there is light. Vaccine appointments are more readily available and we are working with WCCUSD employee groups on reopening plan.

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WCCUSD Hosted More than 200 Families and Staff Interested in a new Virtual School Starting in 2021-2022

The West Contra Costa Unified School District hosted more than 200 families and staff members interested in the new Virtual School scheduled to open in the 2021-2022 school year.

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Teaching Excellence Award Winners Announced Virtually This Year

West Contra Costa Public Education Fund, WCCUSD to honor Teaching Excellence Award winners virtually this year via social media and the District website.

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March 5 Friday Update: Negotiations to reopen schools, preparing facilities, COVID-19 vaccines

Thursday night at the Board meeting, the Board gave me and my staff the following direction: “The Board voted unanimously in closed session to give direction to staff regarding negotiations to reopen schools.”; Mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic for individuals 65-years-and older Saturday at Richmond High School

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Virtual School Information Session Rescheduled for Thursday, March 11

The new Virtual School Information Session has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 11 via Zoom.

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February 24 Update: Help Bring Antoine Whittley Home; COVID-19 and Schools Listening Session; COVID-19 Prevention Program

Please continue help bring Kennedy High School Junior Antoine Whittley home. Please keep sharing social posts and volunteer to hand out flyers. Join us Friday at 6 p.m. for the COVID-19 and Schools Community Listening Session.

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WCCUSD, Board of Education Host Third Study Session on COVID-19 and Schools

The West Contra Costa Unified School District hosts its third COVID-19 and School Study Session today, Monday, February 22 at 6 p.m. via Zoom.

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Richmond Police, Kennedy Community Need Assistance Locating Missing Student Antoine Whittley

Kennedy Junior Antoine Whittley was last seen Wednesday, February 10 at approximately 8:30 p.m. exiting a rideshare vehicle on the Richmond/San Rafael Bridge. Richmond police have offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to the safe return of Antoine. Contact Detective K. Palma at 510-621-1276 with any information.

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The Junior Achievement of Northern California Hosts its 3rd Annual SHE Leads STEM Summit, March 8

JA S.H.E. Leads Summit is a virtual, three-day event for students in grades 8-12 who identify as female, offering STEM career exploration by engaging in fun, virtual activities, and discussions with STEM career professionals. Students must register by March 3.

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Clarifying Friday's Community Message

I want to clarify that the school district hopes and expects to return to in-person instruction no later than this fall. There are many requirements that have to be met for every kid to return to school every day. Also, the experience will look different from traditional school.

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February 12 Friday Update: Staying Safe During the Break; Preparing and Planning; Richmond Promise Scholarship

Remember to follow the public health guidelines during the Presidents' Week Recess and wear a mask, practice social distancing, and wash your hands. WCCUSD seniors the Richmond Promise Scholarship deadlines are coming up. More reopening plans and preparation.

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Middle College, Pinole Valley host Virtual Information Sessions For Prospective Families

Middle College and Pinole Valley high school will host virtual information sessions via Zoom for prospective families on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively.

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February 5 Friday Update: Getting through the pandemic together and working on a collaborative plan that is safe for everyone.

Getting through the COVID-19 pandemic will require all of us working together and collaboratively. We have learned a lot over the past year about the virus, our system and ourselves. We all want the same thing--the safety, and well-being of students, loved ones, and ourselves. Let's continue to work together.

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