Locunity/Contra Costa Community College District, CA
Board of Trustees
The governing body of the Contra Costa Community College District responsible for setting policy, approving budgets, hiring the chancellor, and overseeing the district’s colleges and administration.
George R. Gordon Education Center (4CD District Office), Second Floor Board Room — 500 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553
Generally meets on the second Wednesday of each month; meetings typically begin with closed session at 5:00 p.m. and open (public) session at 6:00 p.m.
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Artificial IntelligenceBoard of Trustees6d agoApril 15, 2026
Union and Faculty Leaders Push for Comprehensive AI Policy to Protect Content and Privacy
Local 1 President Jeannie Smith urged the board to develop a collaborative AI policy after attending a national conference and reviewing Suffolk County Community College's model.
Why it matters: Faculty and staff across the country report curriculum and scholarly work being uploaded to AI systems without consent — a risk 4CD could address proactively with written policy.
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LayoffsBoard of Trustees6d agoApril 15, 2026
Union President Warns Classified Morale 'In the Tank' Amid Layoff Notices
Local 1 President Jeannie Smith reported classified morale is severely impacted by layoff notices and expressed hope that no final layoffs will be issued.
Why it matters: Classified position cuts are a direct consequence of the district's structural deficit, and whether final layoff notices are avoided will test the district's budget strategy.
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CalFreshBoard of Trustees6d agoApril 15, 2026
Public Commenter Raises CalFresh Immigrant Cuts, Richmond Grant, and Online Comment Access
Hope Dixon flagged April 1 CalFresh eligibility changes impacting non-citizen students, a $36M community resilience grant opportunity for Richmond, and requested the board allow online public comment.
Why it matters: Federal CalFresh changes directly affect food security for immigrant students enrolled in 4CD colleges, especially at CCC in Richmond.
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SCFFBoard of Trustees6d agoApril 15, 2026
District Faces Structural Deficits as Expenditures Outpace Flat Hold-Harmless Revenue
CFO presented a detailed budget outlook showing salary and benefits at $231M exceed total SCFF revenue of $229M, requiring ongoing cost containment and position reductions.
Why it matters: The district is trapped in hold-harmless funding that doesn't receive COLA increases, while expenditures grow annually — creating a widening structural gap that already prompted $2.1M in position cuts.
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OPEBBoard of Trustees6d agoApril 15, 2026
District's Retiree Healthcare Trust Gap Nearly Halves to $29.8M in Two Years
The OPEB irrevocable trust reached $203M against a $233M liability, with $90M in net investment gains since inception, cutting the unfunded gap from $63.7M to $29.8M.
Why it matters: Approaching fully-funded status could eventually allow the district to stop paying $10M+ annually from its general fund for retiree health benefits, freeing resources for operations.
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ASACCBoard of Trustees6d agoApril 15, 2026
Students Advocate in Washington on Immigration, Campus Safety and STEM Funding
Fifteen DVC and LMC students met with five members of Congress at the ASACC conference, advocating for immigration protections, campus sexual assault accountability, and sustainable STEM funding.
Why it matters: Student leaders are directly lobbying federal legislators on policies that affect undocumented students, campus safety, and program funding — building a pipeline of civic engagement.
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Tracy MartialBoard of Trustees6d agoApril 15, 2026
Energy Manager Tracy Martial Wins State Chancellor's Sustainability Champion Award
Tracy Martial was recognized statewide for moving the district to LEED Gold buildings, zero net energy facilities, and electrification ahead of code changes.
Why it matters: The district's proactive sustainability work positions it ahead of state building codes and builds a model that other community college districts can follow.
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TenureBoard of Trustees6d agoApril 15, 2026
District Celebrates 18 Newly Tenured Faculty and Classified Employee Arturo Torres
College presidents honored Arturo Torres as classified professional of the year and introduced 18 faculty earning tenure across DVC, CCC, and LMC in the 20th year of this celebration.
Why it matters: Tenure grants reflect long-term district investment in faculty stability at a time of budget cuts and classified layoff notices, making workforce retention especially salient.
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