Locunity/Contra Costa Community College District, CA·School Board
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 Trustees37d agoJuly 8, 2026
Board Softens AI Goal Language After Trustee Warns of Deskilling and Governance Risks
After Trustee Barrett raised concerns about deskilling, data privacy, and academic senate purview, the board amended Goal 5 from 'integration' to 'exploration and possible integration' of AI.
Why it matters: The compromise signals the board will defer to faculty on classroom AI policy while still supporting administrative exploration—a governance precedent as the district navigates emerging technology.
Contra Costa Community College District
Los Medanos CollegeBoard of Trustees37d agoJuly 8, 2026
LMC Launches Equity-Centered Five-Year Strategic Plan with Anti-Racist Framework
LMC President Raulston presented a five-year strategic plan built on anti-racist institutional transformation with four goals spanning campus culture, equitable access, partnerships, and continuous improvement.
Why it matters: The plan moves LMC from static planning documents to a dynamic, web-based continuous improvement cycle tied directly to measurable student success and equity gap data.
Contra Costa Community College District
COLABoard of Trustees37d agoJuly 8, 2026
State Budget Restores Equity Funding COLA and Moves District Toward Full Formula Funding
CFO Tony Wold reported a 4.31% COLA, 1-1.5% growth funding, and a 5.74% makeup COLA for the Student Equity and Achievement Program, positioning the district to exit hold-harmless within 13 months.
Why it matters: Two years of board advocacy produced tangible results: highest-year funding, restored Prop 98 split to 89.9/11.1, and categorical COLAs that will generate millions in additional revenue for the district.
Contra Costa Community College District
ACBOBoard of Trustees37d agoJuly 8, 2026
District Staff Earn Top Statewide Conference Ratings and State Chancellor's Office Recognition
Chancellor Mehdizadeh highlighted two highest-rated ACBO conference sessions led by district staff, a statewide spotlight on the faculty diversity internship program, and over 500 attendees at monthly job workshops.
Why it matters: The recognitions position the district as a state leader in fiscal leadership training, diversity hiring, and workforce development—assets for future grant applications and recruitment.
Contra Costa Community College District
Soalo HealthBoard of Trustees37d agoJuly 8, 2026
Soalo Health Proposes Student Wellness Partnership to Address Basic Needs Barriers
Walter Perez from Soalo Health offered to connect district students and families to free healthcare, behavioral health, and social support services through CAL AIM initiatives.
Why it matters: Students facing housing instability, food insecurity, and untreated health needs are at higher risk of dropping out; community partnerships can bridge the gap between enrollment and completion.
Contra Costa Community College District
DSPSBoard of Trustees37d agoJuly 8, 2026
District Joins Statewide Cohort to Embed Accessibility into All Operations
The district detailed DSPS/DSS services for 3,500+ students and announced its selection for the 2026-27 Accessibility Capability Maturity Model cohort to shift from reactive to proactive accessibility.
Why it matters: Moving from accommodation-on-request to systemic accessibility integration across seven focus areas could fundamentally change how the district serves its growing population of students with disabilities.
Contra Costa Community College District
Director Of Administrative Information SystemsBoard of Trustees93d agoMay 13, 2026
Board Upgrades IT Leadership Role with Cybersecurity Focus Amid Wave of Retirements
Board approves updating the Director of Admin Info Systems classification from M6 to M8 salary range, adding cybersecurity and data privacy responsibilities as current director retires.
Why it matters: The position description was last updated in 2007; both the current director and the Director of IT are retiring, with more departures expected, creating critical succession risk.
Contra Costa Community College District
AB 540Board of Trustees93d agoMay 13, 2026
District Reports on Equity Services for Undocumented Students Amid Federal Policy Shifts
Associate Vice Chancellor Mandy Leung presents districtwide support services for AB 540 and undocumented students, requested by Trustee Barrett.
Why it matters: Documents how the district serves vulnerable student populations amid evolving federal immigration enforcement.
Contra Costa Community College District
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