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Board approves new after‑school vendors after parents and staff raise alarm about CARES transition
Summary
Trustees approved contracts with YMCA of the East Bay, Diana Dare and Wright at School after parents and staff said they learned—sometimes by word of mouth—that the CARES program was ceasing; the superintendent said existing providers in good standing will be offered comparable positions and communications were forthcoming.
The Mount Diablo Unified School District board approved three independent contractor agreements for after‑school services after parents and CARES staff raised alarms about a last‑minute transition and lack of district communication.
Multiple parents and staff told the board they learned that the CARES after‑school program would cease operating on campuses with only two weeks' notice. Cora Mitchell said "families have received 0 communication whatsoever from the district" and described…
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