July 24, 2024—The Richmond Standard reported about the recent closure of Stege Elementary for health and safety hazards—including reports of potential lead and asbestos—and how the disruption may impact students. Nearly a week ago, Public Advocates filed a lawsuit with co-counsel Munger, Tolles & Olsen on behalf of five petitioners (educators, parents and students) against West Contra Costa Unified School District’s (WCCUSD) for failing to address staffing and facility issues from 50 Williams complaints across schools in the district (even while acknowledging unlawful practices).
“Public Advocates says the WCCUSD failed to properly resolve complaints about school conditions within the 30-day timeline. Its petitioners demand immediate remedies to the stated violations, saying poor campus conditions lead to high turnover among educators.”
