Budget Contract Committee Meeting | April 21, 2026

The West Contra Costa Unified School District held a Budget Contract Committee meeting on April 21, 2026, focusing primarily on reviewing and discussing various contracts related to student transportation, professional development, mental health navigation, legal services, and other district support services. Key procurement discussions included a $250,000 contract with VIA for transportation services targeting chronically absent students, with considerations about sustainability and potential partnerships with local transit agencies. The committee also reviewed contracts for professional learning with Cynica, the Wayfinder curriculum for social-emotional learning, and Care Solus, a mental health navigation platform. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to legal services contracts, with detailed discussions on reducing reliance on external legal firms, managing legal costs, and improving internal conflict resolution to mitigate expenses. Votes were taken to continue several contracts with conditions for sustainability and capacity building, and a proposal was made to reduce the legal services budget to $1.5 million with quarterly reporting requirements. The meeting emphasized transparency, cost savings, and strategic partnerships to support district operations and student needs.