California / School Districts / Mt. Diablo Unified
Multiple high-school students asked the board to adopt a district sustainability policy aligning with LCAP Goal 3 and policy 50-30, arguing school gardens provide low-cost hands-on science, support environmental literacy and student wellness.
California / School Districts / Mt. Diablo Unified
District staff presented the 2025 California School Dashboard showing gains in graduation rates (89.9% combined 4/5-year) and science (green); special education staff marked the 50th anniversary of IDEA and reported higher graduation rates for students with disabilities and increased in-district services.
California / School Districts / Mt. Diablo Unified
The board approved Concord High School's Title I schoolwide plan and accepted school plans for Olympic High and Riverview Middle (both identified for comprehensive support and improvement) so those sites can implement targeted strategies.
California / School Districts / Mt. Diablo Unified
Food and Nutrition Services said the district serves nearly 27,000 meals daily, recently increased scratch cooking and local procurement (40% organic produce), and is switching to compostable packaging. A triennial wellness assessment (WellSAT) found 50% comprehensiveness and 13% strength, prompting recommendations to strengthen policy language and site implementation plans.
California / School Districts / Mt. Diablo Unified
After a complaint seeking removal of The Four Agreements on constitutional grounds, the board reviewed staff findings and voted to retain the book on the supplemental reading list (category 3); the vote was 5-1 with Trustee McDougall dissenting.
California / School Districts / Mt. Diablo Unified
Fiscal staff reported a first interim showing combined projected deficit spending of roughly $56 million for 2025-26 (with $33M tied to restricted carryover), $25.8M in 2026-27 and $19.3M in 2027-28; the board voted to approve the first interim report and to certify a "positive" first interim for county submission.
California / School Districts / Mt. Diablo Unified
The board approved a stipulated expulsion for student 08-26 requiring Golden Gate day school coursework, 15 hours of counseling, 40 credits, 80% attendance, and prohibition from district grounds and activities until readmission; the vote was 5-0.
California / School Districts / Mt. Diablo Unified
On Dec. 10, 2025, the Mount Diablo Unified School District Board of Education recessed to closed session to discuss labor negotiations, personnel discipline, anticipated litigation, a liability claim filed by Brandon Lawson, an employee complaint appeal, and a stipulated expulsion for student No. 08-26; Trustee Nzewi participated remotely from Herndon, Va.
California / School Districts / Mt. Diablo Unified
At a Nov. 12 Mount Diablo Unified School District meeting, parent Alisa Scales told trustees she witnessed Principal Theodore Pappas publicly shame a fifth-grade class on Aug. 20, 2025, leaving students upset and one child saying they no longer felt safe. The board announced personnel and litigation items and adjourned to closed session.
California / School Districts / Mt. Diablo Unified
The Mount Diablo Unified School District Board of Education voted unanimously on Nov. 12 to approve the issuance of 2026 certificates of participation for up to $40 million, selecting an eight‑year repayment structure.