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WCCUSD board approves expulsion, adopts updated nondiscrimination/harassment policy
Summary
The West Contra Costa Unified board voted unanimously (with one absence) to approve a student expulsion (case 252603) and to update Board Policy 5145.3 (non-discrimination/harassment) to align with current law; votes and roll calls were recorded in open session.
At its Nov. 19 meeting the West Contra Costa Unified School District board approved two formal actions in open session.
The board moved and approved an expulsion for case number 252603. The motion passed unanimously among those present: both student trustees and four voting trustees recorded 'yes' votes; Trustee Smith Foss was absent. The board followed its standard practice of limited public discussion on student-discipline items and recorded the roll-call votes on the record.
Shortly after, the board considered Board Policy 5145.3 (non-discrimination/harassment). Jose Espinosa, the district’s Title IX director, presented edits to align the policy text with current laws and to update Section 504 contact information. The board voted to adopt the updated policy and directed staff to revisit the district’s anti-racism policy language to ensure consistency across board policies.
Both votes were announced with roll-call tallies and the board recorded the usual absence notation for Trustee Smith Foss. No additional policy amendments were adopted beyond the language presented at first reading; staff will follow up on the anti-racism-policy alignment as directed.
