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Unions accuse Vallejo district of improper contracts, question layoffs and transparency
Summary
CSEA and labor speakers told the board the district contracted tens of thousands and up to $625,000 with a faith‑based group and then replaced classified staff with contractors; union leaders demanded investigation, recovery of funds and reinstatement of classified positions.
Union representatives and community advocates used the April 1 board meeting to raise sharp concerns about contracting, transparency and layoffs. Labor speakers said a contractor identified as Jesus Followers University received at least $625,000 from the district, alleged the contractor’s founder publicly advocated converting students to Christianity, and said the union disclosed the issue through a public records request.
‘‘This district paid out at least $625,000 to Jesus Followers University, a contractor whose own founder publicly stated that his goal was to turn students into ‘champions for Christ,’’’ Jeremy Arnold, a…
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