Contract Review Committee | April 30, 2026

The West Contra Costa Unified School District held a Contract Review Committee meeting on April 30, 2026, focusing extensively on contracts related to speech-language pathology services, educational assessment tools, and instructional support programs. A significant portion of the discussion centered on the challenges of recruiting qualified speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and the district's reliance on contracted services versus hiring internal staff. The committee debated shifting some contract funds to internal positions with the caveat of ongoing recruitment efforts, while acknowledging risks of service gaps if positions remain unfilled. They also reviewed contracts for educational software such as I Ready and Eureka Math, with a unanimous decision to eliminate the I Ready contract due to concerns about effectiveness, data privacy, and redundancy with other assessment tools. The meeting included votes to retain or eliminate various contracts, with attention to budget impacts and the need for strategic planning to reduce dependency on contractors. The committee emphasized the importance of developing a robust recruitment plan and improving contract management to ensure adequate student services and fiscal responsibility.