In June 2023, 45 complaints were submitted to address facility issues at Stege Elementary School, including moldy walls, broken floor tiles and inoperable windows, according to the statement.
Under the Williams complaint process, school districts have 30 days to remedy the issues and 45 days to respond in court. West Contra Costa officials have not resolved the problems within the legally allowed time, according to Public Advocates.
Instead of trying to fill open teaching positions legally, Provenza said, the district has relied on substitutes who aren't authorized for long periods, which is illegal.
West Contra Costa's failure to address poor conditions at schools and teacher vacancies 'creates a vicious cycle.' Teachers leave or don't apply due to poor facilities, impacting student performance says Munger, Tolles, & Olson's co-counsel.
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