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West Contra Costa board ratifies teachers’ and Teamsters’ tentative agreements amid budget warnings
Summary
Trustees voted to ratify tentative agreements with United Teachers of Richmond (UTR) and Teamsters Local 856 on Jan. 21, 2026 after hours of public comment and divided trustee debate about fiscal risks and staffing stability.
The West Contra Costa Unified School District Board of Education voted Jan. 21 to ratify tentative agreements with United Teachers of Richmond and Teamsters Local 856, approving the deals after extended public comment and sharp trustee debate about whether the district can sustain the cost.
The motions passed by roll-call votes. The Teamsters agreement was approved with trustees voting: Miles yes; Han yes; Reckler no; Smith Folds yes; Gonzalez Hoy yes; Hernandez yes; Anyana yes. The UTR agreement likewise passed on a separate roll call with Miles yes; Han yes; Reckler no; Smith Folds no; Gonzalez Hoy yes; Hernandez yes; Anyana yes.
Why it matters: supporters said ratifying the contracts is necessary to…
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