CONTRA COSTA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
WILLIAMS SETTLEMENT
ANNUAL REPORT FOR WEST CONTRA COSTA UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT
DECEMBER, 2005
As part of the Williams Settlement, California Education Code Section 1240 requires that
County Offices of Education visit schools identified in each county office’s respective
county and report to each district and Board of Supervisors the results of the visitations to
the schools in that particular district. This report describes the results of the visits to the
following schools in the West Contra Costa Unified School District during Fall 2005:
Adams Middle, Bayview Elementary, Castro Elementary, Chavez Elementary, Coronado
Elementary, Crespi Junior High, De Anza Senior High, Dover Elementary, Downer
Elementary, El Sobrante Elementary, Fairmont Elementary, Ford Elementary, Grant
Elementary, Harding Elementary, Helms Middle, Kennedy High, King Elementary, Lake
Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, Lovonya DeJean Middle, Montalvin Manor, Nystrom
Elementary, Peres Elementary, Pinole Junior High, Pinole Valley High, Portola Junior
High, Richmond High, Riverside Elementary, Stege Elementary, Tara Hills Elementary,
Transition Learning Center, and Verde Elementary. This is to certify that West Contra
Costa Unified School District meets the necessary criteria for sufficient instructional
materials and submitted the 2004-05 School Accountability Report Card. West Contra
Costa Unified School District did not meet the necessary criteria for facilities standards
of good repair.
The purpose of the Contra Costa County Office of Education visits as specified in
California Education Code Section 1240 was to insure:
1. That students have access to “sufficient instructional materials in four core subject
areas (English language arts, mathematics, history/social science, science) and, as
appropriate, science laboratory equipment, foreign languages, and health ”;
2. To assess compliance with facilities maintenance to determine the condition of a
facility that “poses an emergency or urgent threat to the health or safety of pupils
or staff”; and
3. To determine if the school has provided accurate data for the annual school
accountability report card related to instructional materials and facilities
maintenance.
The law further requires that the county superintendent annually monitor and review:
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Teacher assignments in Decile 1-3 schools, based on Academic Performance
Index (API);
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Receive quarterly reports on complaints filed with the school district concerning
insufficient instructional materials, teacher vacancies and misassignment and
emergency or urgent facilities issues under the Uniform Complaint Procedure;
and
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Expanded audit review authority in the areas of use of instructional materials
program funds, teacher misassignment, and information reported on the school
accountability report card.
The definitions of four basic terms used in this report are as follows:
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“Sufficient instructional materials” means every pupil, including English
Language learners, has a textbook in the four core areas to use in class and to take
home.
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“Facilities standards” means that each school district that receives state funding
for facilities is required to establish a facilities inspection program and to ensure
that each of the schools is maintained in good repair.
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“Good repair” is defined as maintaining schools that are clean, safe and
functional.
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“Emergency condition” means a condition of the facility that poses an emergency
and urgent threat to the health or safety of pupils or staff.
The CCCOE findings during the visit to the Williams Settlement schools in West Contra
Costa Unified School District related to the three areas of instructional materials,
facilities and the school accountability report card are summarized below:
Instructional Materials:
West Contra Costa Unified School District has purchased sufficient instructional
materials for the following core content areas for the schools listed below:
Adams Middle School
English/Language Arts: Prentice Hall, Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices,
Timeless Themes (Grades 6-8)
Mathematics: Harcourt Math Grade 6 (Grade 6); Prentice Hall – PreAlgebra, CA Edition
(Grade 7); Prentice Hall Algebra I, CA Edition and McDougal Littell Algebra I (Grade 8)
History Social Science: Harcourt Brace, Ancient Civilizations (Grade 6); Houghton
Mifflin, Across the Centuries (Grade 7); Holt, Rinehart & Winston, Call to Freedom
(Grade 8)
Science: Holt, Rinehart & Winston, Earth Science (Grade 6); Holt, Rinehart & Winston,
Life Science (Grade 7); Holt, Rinehart & Winston, Physical Science (Grade 8)
Foreign Language: Not offered
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Health: Glencoe/McGraw Hill, Teen Health (Grade 7 Health)
Bayview Elementary School
Reading/Language Arts: SRA, Open Court Reading (Grades K-5); Foro Abierto (Grades
K-3); Prentice Hall (Grade 6)
Mathematics: Harcourt School Publishers, Harcourt Math (Grades K-6)
History/Social Science: Mc-Graw Hill, Adventures in Time and Place (Grades K-3);
Open Court, Spanish – Social Studies (Grades K-3); Harcourt Brace Social Studies
(Grades 4-6)
Science: Open Court, Science (Grades K-3); Foro Abierto (Grades K-3); Harcourt
Science (Grades 4-5); Holt Science, Earth (Grade 6)
Castro Elementary School
Reading/Language Arts: SRA, Open Court Reading (K-5); Prentice Hall, Copper (Grade
6)
Math: Harcourt School Publishers, Harcourt Math (K-6)
History/Social Science: SRA/Open Court---Embedded (Grades K-3); Harcourt Brace
School Publishers, Harcourt Brace Social Studies (4-6)
Science: Foss Kits (Grades K-3); Open Court (Grades 1-3); Harcourt Brace School
Publishers, Harcourt Science (Grades 4-5); Holt Science, Technology (Grade 6)
Chavez Elementary School
Reading/Language Arts: SRA, Open Court Reading (Grades K-5)
Math: Harcourt School Publishers, Harcourt Math (Grades K-5)
History/Social Science: McGraw Hill, Adventures in Time & Place (Grades K-3);
Harcourt Brace School Publishers, Harcourt Brace Social Studies (Grades 4-5)
Science: Foss Kits (Grades K-3); Harcourt Brace School Publishers, Harcourt Science
(Grades 4-5)
Coronado Elementary School
Reading/Language Arts: SRA, Open Court Reading (Grades K-5); SRA, Foro Abierto
(Grades K-3)
Math: Harcourt School Publishers, Harcourt Math (Grades K-5)
History/Social Science: McGraw-Hill, Adventures in Time and Place (Grades K-5)
Science: Foss Kits (Grades K-3); Harcourt Brace School Publishers, Harcourt Science
(Grades 4-5)
Crespi Junior High School
Reading/Language Arts: Prentice Hall, Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices,
Timeless Themes (Grades 7-8)
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Math: Prentice Hall, Pre-Algebra, CA Edition (Grade 7); Prentice Hall, Algebra 1, CA
Edition (Grade 8)
History/Social Science: Houghton Mifflin, Houghton Mifflin Social Studies, Across the
Centuries (Grade 7); Holt, Rinehart & Winston, Call to Freedom: Exploring America’s
Past, A Multimedia Curriculum (Grade 8)
Science: Holt, Rinehart & Winston, Holt Science: Life Science (Grade 7); Holt,
Rinehart & Winston, Holt Science: Physical Science (Grade 8)
Foreign Language: Glencoe/McGraw Hill, Bienvenue (French 1); Glencoe/McGraw Hill,
A Bord (French 2); McDougal Littell, Bravo 1 (Spanish 1); McDougal Littell, Bravo 2
(Spanish 2)
Health: Not offered as separate course
De Anza Senior High School:
English/Language Arts: Prentice Hall, Timeless Voices-Gold (English 1-P); Prentice
Hall, Timeless Voices-Platinum (English 2-P); Prentice Hall, The American Experience
(English 3-P); Prentice Hall Literature, British Tradition (English 4-P and English
Language AP); Crime and Punishment, Invisible Man, Hamlet, Heart of Darkness, The
Stranger, Oedipus Rex, The Things They Carried (AP English Literature); HamptonBrown: High Point, Basic Level (ELD 1A); Hampton-Brown: High Point A Level and
SRA Level C (ELD 1B); Hampton-Brown: High Point B Level (ELD 2 A/B); HamptonBrown, High Point B Level and High Point C Level (ELD 3 A/B); Hampton-Brown,
High Point C Level and SRA Reasoning and Writi9ng (ELD 4 P); Corrective Reading:
SRA Composition and Corrective Reading, SRA C and B (NSH)
Math: Prentice Hall, Algebra 1, CA Edition (Algebra 1); Merrill, Algebra 2 with
Trigonometry (Algebra 2 and Algebra 2 with Trigonometry); Merrill, Geometry
(Geometry); McDougal Littell, Advanced Mathematics and Merrill, Advanced
Mathematical Concepts (Math Analysis); McGraw-Hill, Elementary Statistics
(Probability); Houghton-Mifflin, Calculus (AP Calculus); Prentice Hall, Pre-Algebra
(NSH Pre Algebra)
History/Social Science: Prentice Hall, American Government (American Government-P
and American Government-SL); McGraw Hill, Economics: Principles and Practices
(Economics-P and Economics-SL); McGraw-Hill, Understand Psychology (PsychologyP); WCCUSD Parallel Curriculum: Cultural Geography (Foundations of Cultural
Geography); U.S. History: Glencoe, American Odyssey (U.S. History-P and U.S.
History-SL); Prentice Hall, World History: The Modern Era, Houghton Mifflin, The
Earth and Its Peoples, and Ginn & Co., World History: Patterns of Civilization (World
History); Houghton Mifflin, American Government (American Government-AP);
Houghton Mifflin, American Pageant (US History-AP); Foundations of Cultural
Geography (NSH Social Science); Patterns of Civilizations (NSH World History);
American Odyssey (NSH US History); Pacemaker, Economics (NSH Economics);
Pacemaker, American Government (NSH American Government)
Science: Holt, Rinehart, Modern Biology (Biology-P); Holt-Rinehart, Modern Chemistry
(Chemistry-P); Prentice Hall, Earth Science (Earth Science); Prentice-Hall, Physics:
Principles with Application (Physics-P); McGraw-Hill, Hole’s Essentials of Human
Anatomy and Physiology (Physiology-P); Cummings, Biology (Biology-AP)
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Foreign Language: Glencoe, Bienvenue (French 1); Glencoe, Abord (French 2);
Glencoe, En Voyage (French 3); Houghton Mifflin, Bravo 1 (Spanish 1); Houghton
Mifflin, Bravo 2 (Spanish 2); Houghton Mifflin, Bravo 3 (Spanish 3); Addison-Wesley,
Encuentros Maravillosos (Spanish 4); El Cuento, El Senor Presidente, Bodas de Sangre,
Dos Novelas Cortas (Spanish 5-AP); La Casa de Bernarda Alba (Spanish 6-AP)
Health: Not offered as separate course
Dover Elementary School
Reading/Language Arts: SRA, Open Court Reading (Grades K-5); SRA, Foro Abierto
(Grades K-5)
Math: Harcourt School Publishers, Harcourt Math (Grades K-5)
History/Social Science: Open Court, Social Studies Connection-Integrated (Grades K-3);
Harcourt Brace School Publishers, Harcourt Brace Social Studies (Grades 4-5)
Science: Foss Kits (Grades K-3); Harcourt Brace School Publishers, Harcourt Science
(Grades 4-5)
Downer Elementary School
Reading/Language Arts: SRA, Open Court Reading (Grades K-5); SRA, Foro Abierto
(Grades K-3); Prentice Hall, Copper (Grade 6)
Math: Harcourt School Publishers, Harcourt Math (Grades K-6)
History/Social Science: SRA/Open Court, Social Studies Connection (Grades K-5);
McGraw Hill, Adventures in Time and Place (Grade 6)
Science: Foss Kits and SRA/Open Court (Grades K-3); Harcourt Brace School
Publishers, Harcourt Science (Grades 4-5); Holt, Rinehart, Earth Science (Grade 6)
El Sobrante Elementary School
Reading/Language Arts: SRA, Open Court Reading (Grades K-5); Prentice Hall, Copper
(Grade 6)
Math: Harcourt School Publishers, Harcourt Math (Grades K-6)
History/Social Science: SRA, Open Court Reading (Grades K-3); Harcourt Brace School
Publishers, Harcourt Brace Social Studies (Grades 4-6)
Science: Foss Kits and Open Court Reading (Grades K-3); Harcourt Brace School
Publishers, Harcourt Science (Grades 4-5); Holt, Earth Science (Grade 6)
Fairmont Elementary School
Reading/Language Arts: SRA, Open Court Reading (Grades K-5); Prentice Hall,
Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes, Copper (Grade 6)
Math: Harcourt School Publishers, Harcourt Math (Grades K-6)
History/Social Science: Open Court (Grades K-3); Harcourt Brace School Publishers,
Harcourt Brace Social Studies (Grades 4-6)
Science: Open Court and Foss Kits (Grades K-3); Harcourt Brace School Publishers,
Harcourt Science (Grades 4-6)
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Ford Elementary School
Reading/Language Arts: SRA, Open Court Reading (Grades K-5)
Math: Harcourt School Publishers, Harcourt Math (Grades K-5)
History/Social Science: McGraw-Hill, Adventures in Time & Place (Grades K-3);
Harcourt Brace School Publishers, Harcourt Brace Social Studies (Grades 4-5)
Science: Foss Kits (Grades K-3); Harcourt Brace School Publishers, Harcourt Science
(Grades 4-5)
Grant Elementary School
Reading/Language Arts: SRA, Open Court Reading (Grades K-5); SRA, Foro Abierto
(Grades K-3); Prentice Hall Literature, Copper (Grade 6)
Math: Harcourt School Publishers, Harcourt Math (Grades K-6)
History/Social Science: McGraw Hill, Adventures in Time and Place (Grades K-3);
Harcourt Brace School Publishers, Harcourt Brace Social Studies (Grades 4-6)
Science: Foss Kits (Grades K-3); Harcourt Brace School Publishers, Harcourt Science
(Grades 4-5); Holt, Earth Science (Grade 6)
Harding Elementary School
Reading/Language Arts: SRA, Open Court Reading (Grades K-5); Prentice Hall, Copper
(Grade 6); Milestones (SH, Grades K-3)
Math: Harcourt School Publishers, Harcourt Math (Grades K-6)
History/Social Science: SRA, Open Court (Grades K-3); Harcourt Brace School
Publishers, Harcourt Brace Social Studies (Grades 4-6)
Science: SRA, Open Court (Grades K-3); Foss Kits (Grades K-4); Harcourt Brace
School Publishers, Harcourt Science (Grades 4-5); Holt, Science (Grade 6)
Helms Middle School
Reading/Language Arts: Prentice Hall, Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices,
Timeless Themes (Grades 6-8)
Math: Harcourt, Mathematics 6 (Grade 6); Prentice Hall, Prentice Hall Pre-Algebra, CA
Edition (Grade 7); Prentice Hall, Algebra 1, CA Edition and McDougal Littell, Concepts
and Skills: Structure and Method (Algebra 1)
History/Social Science: Harcourt School Publishers, Harcourt Brace Social Studies:
Ancient Civilizations (Grade 6); Houghton Mifflin, Houghton Mifflin Social Studies:
Across the Centuries (Grade 7); Holt, Rinehart & Winston, Call to Freedom: Exploring
America’s Past, A Multimedia Curriculum (Grade 8)
Science: Holt, Rinehart & Winston, Holt Science and Technology, Earth, Life, and
Physical Science (Grades 6-8)
Foreign Language: Not offered
Health: Not offered as separate course
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Kennedy High School
English/Language Arts: Prentice Hall, Timeless Voices – Gold (English 1); Prentice
Hall, Timeless Voices – Platinum; Prentice Hall, Timeless Voices – Ruby (English 3);
Prentice Hall, British Tradition (English 4); When I was Young in the Mt, Story of
Ferdinand, The Wall (ELD 1A); High Point BASIC, Hampton Brown and High Point A
Hampton Brown (ELD 1B); Stellaluna, Grandfather’s Journey, and Mufaro’s Beautiful
Daughter (ELD 2A); High Point B, Hampton Brown (ELD 2B); Seedfolks, Outsiders,
and Island of the Blue ?Dolphin (ELD 3A); High Point C (ELD 3B); House on Mango
Street, The Pearl, and The Giver (ELD 4); AP English, D & S Marketing (English
Literature AP) High Point, Hampton Brown, Levels A, B, and C (English-NSH); Prentice
Hall, Gold and High Point, Hampton Brown, Levels A, B, and C (English-RSP)
Math: Merrill, Algebra 2 with Trigonometry (Algebra 2 Trig. and Math Analysis);
Glencoe, Geometry (Geometry); Calculus: Graphical, Numeric, Prentice Hall (Calculus
AP); Prentice Hall, Algebra 1 (Algebra 1); Comparing & Scaling, Prentice Hall and Bits
& Pieces 2, Prentice Hall (Math Sup. 1-SL); Pre-Algebra, Prentice Hall (Math NSH)
History/Social Science: Prentice Hall, Magruder’s American Government (American
Government-P and American Government-AP); Glencoe, Economics: Principles and
Practices (Economics); Glencoe, American Odyssey (U.S. History-P and U.S. HistorySL); WCCUSD, Cultural Geography (High School Foundations); Prentice Hall, World
History: Conn. To Today (World History-P and World History-SL); American Civics,
Harcourt (American Government-NSH); The American Pageant, Houghton (U.S.
History-AP); Fearon’s World History, Globe Fearon (World History-NSH)
Science: Prentice Hall, Biology (Biology-P); Prentice Hall, Chemistry (Chemistry-P);
Glencoe, Physics: Principles and Problems (Physics); Exploring Physical Science,
Prentice Hall (Physical Science-NSH); Modern Biology, Holt (Biology SL); Biology 2nd
Edition, Campbell (Biology-AP); Science Connection, Merrill and Health 2nd Edition,
Fearin’sm (Biology Science-NSH); Chemistry: Concepts and App., Glencoe (Chemistry
Intro.); Living in the Environment, 12th Ed., Miller (Environmental Science 3 AP-H)
Foreign Language: Discovering French, McDougal (French 1 and 2); En voyage (French
3); McDougal Littell, Bravo 1 (Spanish 1); McDougal-Littell, Bravo 2 (Spanish 2);
McDougal-Littell, Bravo 3 (Spanish 3); Glenco, Tesoro Literario (Spanish 4); DIME!
Pasaporte Al Mundo 21, McDougal (Spanish 5/6)
Health: Not offered as separate course
King Elementary School
Reading/Language Arts: SRA, Open Court Reading (Grades K-5);
Math: Harcourt School Publishers, Harcourt Math (Grades K-5)
History/Social Science: McGraw-Hill, Adventures in Time and Place (Grades K-3);
Harcourt Brace School Publishers, Harcourt Brace Social Studies (Grades 4-5)
Science: Foss Kits (Grades K-3); Harcourt Brace School Publishers, Harcourt Science
(Grades 4-5)
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Lake Elementary School
Reading/Language Arts: SRA, Open Court Reading (Grades K-5); SRA, Foro Abierto
(Grades K-3); Prentice Hall, Copper (Grade 6)
Math: Harcourt School Publishers, Harcourt Math (Grades K-6)
History/Social Science: SRA, Open Court: Social Science Connection (Grades K-3);
Harcourt Brace School Publishers, Harcourt Brace Social Studies (Grades 4-6)
Science: SRA, Open Court (Grades K-3); Foss Kits (Grades K-3); Harcourt Brace
School Publishers, Harcourt Science (Grades 4-5); Holt, Earth Science (Grade 6)
Lincoln Elementary School
Reading/Language Arts: SRA, Open Court Reading (Grades K-5); SRA, Foro Abierto
(Grades K-3)
Math: Harcourt School Publishers, Harcourt Math (Grades K-5)
History/Social Science: SRA, Open Court Social Science (Grades K-3); Harcourt Brace
School Publishers, Harcourt Brace Social Studies (Grades 4-5)
Science: Foss Kits (Grades K-3); Harcourt Brace School Publishers, Harcourt Science
(Grades 4-5)
Lovonya DeJean Middle School
Reading/Language Arts: Prentice Hall, Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices,
Timeless Themes (Grades 6-8)
Math: Harcourt Math, Grade 6 (Grade 6); Prentice Hall, Prentice Hall Pre-Algebra, CA
Edition(Grade 7); McDougal Littell, Concepts and Skills: Structure and Method and
Prentice Hall, Prentice Hall Algebra 1, CA Edition (Grade 8)
History/Social Science: Harcourt Brace School Publishers, Harcourt Brace Social
Studies: Ancient Civilizations (Grade 6); Houghton Mifflin, Houghton Mifflin Social
Studies: Across the Centuries (Grade 7); Holt, Rinehart & Winston, Call to Freedom:
Exploring America’s Past (Grade 8)
Science: Holt, Rinehart & Winston, Holt Science and Technology, Earth, Life, and
Physical Science (Grades 6-8)
Foreign Language: Not offered
Health: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, Glencoe Teen Health (Grade 7)
Montalvin Manor Elementary School
Reading/Language Arts: SRA, Open Court Reading (Grades K-6); Prentice Hall, Copper
(Grade 6)
Math: Harcourt School Publishers, Harcourt Math (Grades K-6)
History/Social Science: Open Court Social Studies Connection (Grades K-3); Harcourt
Brace School Publishers, Harcourt Brace Social Studies (Grades 4-6)
Science: SRA, Open Court (Grades K-3); Foss Kits (Grades K-3); Harcourt Brace
School Publishers, Harcourt Science (Grades 4-5); Holt Science (Grade 6)
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Nystrom Elementary School
Reading/Language Arts: SRA, Open Court Reading (Grades K-5)
Math: Harcourt School Publishers, Harcourt Math (Grades K-5)
History/Social Science: McGraw-Hill, Aventures in Time & Place (Grades K-3); SRA,
Open Court: Social Science Correlation Program (Grades K-3); Harcourt Brace School
Publishers, Harcourt Brace Social Studies (Grades 4-5)
Science: SRA, Open Court: Science Connection (Grades K-3); Foss Kits (Grades K-3);
Harcourt Brace School Publishers, Harcourt Science (Grades 4-5)
Peres Elementary School
Reading/Language Arts: SRA, Open Court Reading (Grades K-5); Prentice Hall
Literature, Copper (Grade 6)
Math: Harcourt School Publishers, Harcourt Math (Grades K-6)
History/Social Science: McGraw-Hill, Adventures in Time & Place (Grades K-3);
Harcourt Brace School Publishers, Harcourt Brace Social Studies (Grades 4-6)
Science: Foss Kits (Grades K-3); Harcourt Brace School Publishers, Harcourt Science
(Grades 4-5); Holt Science, Earth Science (Grade 6)
Pinole Junior High School
Reading/Language Arts: Prentice Hall, Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices,
Timeless Themes (Grades 7-8)
Math: Prentice Hall, Prentice Hall Pre-Algebra, CA Edition (Grade 7); McDougal Littell,
Concepts and Skills: Structure and Method (Grade 8)
History/Social Science: Houghton Mifflin, Houghton Mifflin Social Studies: Across the
Centuries (Grade 7); Holt, Rinehart & Winston, Call to Freedom: Exploring America’s
Past, A Multimedia Curriculum (Grade 8)
Science: Holt, Rinehart & Winston, Holt Science and Technology, Life Science (Grade
7); Holt, Rinehart & Winston, Holt Science and Technology, Physical Science (Grade 8)
Foreign Language: McDougal Littell, Bravo (Grade 7); McDougal Littell, Bravo (Grade
8)
Health: Glencoe-McGraw Hill, Teen Health (Grade 7)
Pinole Valley High School
English/Language Arts: Prentice Hall, Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices – Gold
(English 1); Prentice Hall, Prentice Hall Literature, Timeless Voices – Platinum (English
2); Prentice Hall, Prentice Hall Literature – Ruby (English 3); Selected novels: Things
Fall Apart, Devil in a Blue Dress, Siddhartha, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Like
Water for Chocolate, Oedipus Cycle, This Boy’s Life (English 4); Highpoint Basic,
Highpoint Level A, High Point Level A Workbook, High Point Basic Library, High Point
Library Level A (ELD 1A and ELD 1B); High Point Basic, High Point Basic Library,
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High Point Level B, High Point Level B Workbook, High Point Library Level B (ELD
2A and ELD 2B); High Point Level C, High Point Level C Workbook, High Point
Library Level C (ELD 3A and ELD 3B); Timeless Voices/Themes Gold and English
Learners Reader Comp. (ELD 4); Hamlet, 4 Major Plays-Ibsen, 1984, Their Eyes Were
Watching God, Much Ado About Nothing, The Metamorphosis, Essays of E.B. White,
The Overcoat (English Literature-AP); Norton Sampler, Social and Political Philosophy,
heart of Darkness, Invisible Man, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Points of Departure
(English Language-AP); Timeless Voices – Gold Adaptive Reader (English); Timeless
Voices – Gold Reader’s Companion (English-RSP); Read 180 (English Skills);
Measuring Up to the CA Content, Peoples Publishing (English CAHSEE Prep.)
Math: Prentice Hall, Algebra 1 (Algebra 1); Merrill, Algebra 2 with Trigonometry
(Algebra 2); Glencoe, Geometry (Geometry); Glencoe, Advanced Mathematical
Concepts (Math Analysis); Houghton Mifflin, Calculus (Calculus-AP); District Supplied
Materials (Math CAHSEE Prep.); Bits and Pieces, Comparing and Scaling, Moving
Straight Ahead (Math Support 1); Prentice Hall, Pre-Algebra (Math-SE)
History/Social Science: Prentice Hall, Magruder’s (American Government); Glencoe,
Economics Principles (Economics); Glencoe, American Odyssey (U.S. History);
Prentice Hall, Connections to the Modern Era (World History); Prentice Hall, World
Geography and WCCUSD, Cultural Geography Reader, Volumes 1 and 2 (Foundations
in Cultural Geography); Houghton Mifflin, American Government (American
Government AP); American Pageant, Houghton Mifflin (U.S. History-AP); The United
States: A History of, Prentice Hall (U.S. History-Sp. Ed.); Fearon’s World History,
Fearon Publishing (World History-SL); Street Law-A Course in Practical Law, West
Publishing (Law & Justice)
Science: Prentice Hall, Biology (Biology); Holt, Modern Chemistry (Chemistry);
Glencoe, Physics: Principles and Problems (Physics); Brown, Human Anatomy
Physiology (Physiology); Addison, Elements of Ecology (Environmental Science 2-P);
Holt, Health (Health Science); McMillan, Biology 6th Edition (Biology-AP); Chemistry
in the Community, Kendall/Hunt (Chemistry Introduction); Diversified Health
Occupations, Louise Simmers (Intro. to Health Occupations); Living in the Environment,
Brooks (Environmental Science 3-AP); Biology An Everyday Experience and Prentice
Hall, Biology (Biology Science); Earth Science, Heath and Earth Science, Holt (Physical
Science)
Foreign Language: MacDougal Littell, Bravo 1 (Spanish 1); MacDougal Littell, Bravo 2
(Spanish 2); MacDougal Littell, Bravo 3 (Spanish 3); Dime (Spanish 4); GlencoeMcGraw Hill, Bienvenue (French 1 and 2); Glencoe, En Voyage and Longman, Encore
Une Fois (French 3 and French 4); Longman, Encore Une Fois (French 5 and 6); Galeria
de Arte y Vida (Spanish 5-AP and Spanish 6-AP); Encore Une Fois, Longman and Le
Petit Prince (French 5 AP and French 6 AP); Signing Naturally, DawnSign Press
(American Sign Language and American Sign Language II)
Health: Not offered as separate course
Portola Junior High School
Reading/Language Arts: Prentice Hall, Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices,
Timeless Themes (Grades 6-8)
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Math: Harcourt Brace, Math 6 (Math 6); Prentice Hall, Prentice Hall Pre-Algebra, CA
Edition (Grade 7); McDougal Littell, Concepts and Skills: Structure and Method and
Prentice Hall, Prentice Hall Algebra I, CA Edition (Grade 8)
History/Social Science: Harcourt School Publishers, Harcourt Brace Social Studies:
Ancient Civilizations (Grade 6); Houghton Mifflin, Houghton Mifflin Social Studies:
Across the Centuries (Grade 7); Holt, Rinehart & Winston, Call to Freedom: Exploring
America’s Past: A Multimedia Curriculum (Grade 8); Fearon, U.S. History (SDAIE,
Grade 8)
Science: Holt, Rinehart & Winston, Holt Science and Technology, Earth, Life, and
Physical Science (Grades 6-8)
Foreign Language: Not offered
Health: Not offered as separate course
Richmond High School
English/Language Arts: Prentice Hall, Prentice Hall Literature – Gold (English 1);
Prentice Hall, Prentice Hall Literature – Platinum (English 2); Prentice Hall, Prentice
Hall Literature – Ruby (English 3); Selected novels: Hamlet, Color Purple, Ethan Frome,
and Pride and Prejudice (English 4); When I Was Young in the Mountains, The Wall,
Story of Ferdinand, High Point Basic—Hampton Brown, High Point A—Hampton
Brown (ELD 1A and 1B); Stellaluna, Grandfaterh’s Journey, Mufaro’s Beautiful
Daughter, High Point B (ELD 2A and ELD 2B); Seedfolks, Outsiders, Island of the Blue
Dolphin, High Point C (ELD 3A and ELD 3B), House on Mango Street, The Pearl, The
Giver (ELD 4); Prentice Hall Literature, Timeless Voices – Ruby (English Language
AP); Sound and Sense and Crime and Punishment (English Literature AP); Building
English Skills (Oral English); SRA Decoding B2 and SRA Decoding C (Academic
Literature)
Math: Prentice Hall, Algebra 1 (Algebra 1); Glencoe, Algebra 2 (Algebra 2 Trig);
Glencoe, Geometry (Geometry-P); Precalculus, Glencoe (Math Analysis); Houghton
Mifflin, Calculus (Calculus AP); Discovering Geometry and Geometry, Glencoe
(Geometry-SL); Connected Mathematics, Book 1 bits and Pieces (Math Support)
History/Social Science: Prentice Hall, Magruders American Government (American
Government-P and American Government-SL); Glencoe, Economics: Principles and
Practices (Economics); WCCUSD, Cultural Geography (Foundations Cultural
Geography); West Pub, Street Law (Law and Justice); West Pub, Psychology and You
(Psychology); Prentice Hall, American Journey (U.S. History-P); Prentice Hall, World
History: Connection to the Modern Era and World History: Patterns of Civilization,
Prentice Hall (World History-P); Government in America, Longmans (American
Government-AP); Fearon’s American Government, Globe Fearon (American
Government-NSH); Elementos de Economia, McGraw Hill and Economics, Principles
and Practices, Glencoe (Economics-SL); Fearon’s Economics, Glob Fearon (EconomicsRSP and Economics-NSH); La Nacion Americana, Prentice Hall and American Journey,
Prentice Hall (U.S. History-SL); American History, A Survey, McGraw Hill (U.S.
History-AP); Fearon’s U.S. History, Globe Fearon (U.S. History-NSH and U.S. HistoryRSP); Fearon’s World History—Globe Fearon, World History: Connection to the
Modern Era, and Geografia e historia, Casals (World History-SL); Fearon’s World
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History, Globe Fearon (World History-NSH); World History: Patterns of Civilization
(World History-RSP)
Science: Prentice Hall, Biology (Biology-P, Biology-SL, and Biology Science-NSH);
Modern Chemistry (Chemistry); McDougal Littell, Earth Science (Earth Science); Holt,
Rinehart, Environmental Science, AP (Environmental Science-AP); Glencoe, Life
Science (Life Science); Glencoe, Physics: Principles and Problems (Physics); Harcourt
Brace, The Human Body (Physiology); Biology, Addison Wesley (Biology-AP);
Exploring Physical Science (Chemistry Intro.); Chemistry AP (Chemistry-AP); Physical
Science: Concepts and Challenges (Physical Science-NSH)
Foreign Language: Longman, Ecce Romani (Latin 1 and Latin 2); MacDougal Littell,
Bravo 1 (Spanish 1); MacDougal Littell, Bravo 2 (Spanish 2); MacDougal Littell, Bravo
3 (Spanish 3); Heath, Album: Cuentes del Mundo Hispanico (Spanish 4); McGraw Hill,
Tesoro Hispanico and Heath, Album (Spanish 5)
Health: Not offered as separate course
Riverside Elementary School
Reading/ Language Arts: SRA, Open Court Reading (Grades K-5); Prentice Hall
Literature, Copper (Grade 6)
Mathematics: Harcourt School Publishers, Harcourt Math (K-6)
History/Social Science: SRA, Open Court (Grades K-3); Harcourt Brace School
Publishers, Harcourt Brace Social Studies (Grades 4-6)
Science: SRA, Open Court (Grades K-3); Harcourt Brace School Publishers, Harcourt
Science (Grades 4-5); Holt Science (Grade 6)
Seaview Elementary School
Seaview Elementary School closed after the 2004-05 academic year. Although Seaview
was on the list of Williams schools, CCCOE did not visit Seaview in Fall 2005, as the
school was no longer in operation.
Stege Elementary School
Reading/Language Arts: SRA, Open Court Reading (Grades K-5)
Math: Harcourt School Publishers, Harcourt Math (Grades K-5)
History/Social Science: McGraw-Hill, Adventures in Time & Place (Grades K-3);
Harcourt Brace School Publishers, Harcourt Brace Social Studies (Grades 4-5)
Science: Foss Kits (Grades K-3); Harcourt Brace School Publishers, Harcourt Science
(Grades 4-5)
Tara Hills Elementary School
Reading/Language Arts: SRA, Open Court Reading (Grades K-5); Prentice Hall, Copper
(Grade 6)
Math: Harcourt School Publishers, Harcourt Math (Grades K-6)
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History/Social Science: SRA, Open Court (Grades K-3); Harcourt Brace School
Publishers, Harcourt Brace Social Studies (Grades 4-6)
Science: SRA, Open Court (Grades K-3); Foss Kits (Grades K-3); Harcourt Brace
School Publishers, Harcourt Science (Grades 4-5); Holt Science and Technology (Grade
6)
Transition Learning Center
Reading/Language Arts: SRA, Open Court Reading (Grades K-6); Prentice Hall
Literature (Grades 7-11); High Point (Grades 7-11)
Math: Harcourt Brace Math (Grades K-6); Prentice Hall Pre-Algebra (Grade 7); Prentice
Hall Algebra (Grade 8); Saxon Math, Saxon Publishers (Grades 9-11)
History/Social Science: SRA, Open Court: Social Studies Connection (Grades K-6);
Harcourt Brace School Publishers, Harcourt Brace Social Studies (Grades 4-5 and Grades
7-8); McGraw-Hill, Ancient Worlds (Grade 6); Houghton Mifflin, Oh California (Grade
9); Cultural Geography (Grade 10); Introduction to Social Science (Grade 11)
Science: SRA, Open Court Reading: Science Connection (Grades K-3); Harcourt
School Publishers, Harcourt Science (Grades 4-6); Options (Grades 7-8); Harcourt
(Grades 9-11)
Verde Elementary School
Reading/Language Arts: SRA, Open Court Reading (Grades K-6); Prentice Hall-Copper
(Grade 6)
Math: Harcourt Brace Math (Grades K-6)
History/Social Science: SRA/Open Court (Grades K-3); Harcourt Brace School
Publishers, Harcourt Brace Social Studies (Grades 4-6)
Science: Foss Kits (Grades K-3); SRA/Open Court (Grades K-3); Harcourt Brace School
Publishers, Harcourt Science (Grades 4-5); Holt, Science and Technology (Grade 6)
Documentation provided indicated that all activities were Board-approved. In addition,
purchase orders and inventory information were submitted. Documentation available
indicated that sufficient purchases of materials for all core content areas were made for
the K-5 elementary grade students, 6-8 middle school students, and 9-12 high school
students in the district; the documentation also indicated that sufficient purchases of
materials for Health were made for 6-8 middle school students in the district and 9-12
high school students in the district for schools that offer Health as a separate course. In
addition, the documentation indicated that sufficient purchases of materials for Foreign
Language were made for 6-8 middle school students in the district and 9-12 high school
students in the district for schools that offer Foreign Language. The aforementioned
purchases corresponded to the enrollment data for the district.
In addition, the district has provided documentation demonstrating that the Board
resolution of sufficiency of approved instructional materials was held on October 19,
2005 with the required board minutes and agenda provided.
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School Facilities:
A review of the West Contra Costa Unified School District Williams schools visited
found the following emergency conditions at the schools noted that posed an emergency
or urgent threat to the health or safety of pupils or staff:
Adams Middle School
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Room 213 has an AC outlet with exposed wires.
A Christie box cover is broken near Room 157.
Manholes need cover near Room 160.
Leaking sink drain and warped floor near Room 157.
The urinal sprays in the Boys’ Locker Room.
Ceiling crawl space exposed in the Boys’ Shower Area.
Tile floor around toilet broken/warped in the Women’s Restroom in the office.
Broken windows throughout school (Principal’s office, entrance to Room 153,
outside Room 211, 2nd floor across from Room 215, Portable 4, and Rooms 157,
221, 153, and 213).
Castro Elementary School
1) Entrance (out door) by Room 6 needs to be cleared of desks and chairs-----access
is blocked.
2) Broken windows in Multi-purpose Room and by Room 16
Chavez Elementary School
1) Ramps to portables have loose boards.
2) Library carpet needs to be replaced.
Coronado Elementary School
1) Donated shelving units freestanding on black top outside Kindergarten portable.
Crespi Junior High School
1) Student lab table has exposed electrical outlet that shows signs (evidence) of short
circuit arching. Temporary cover put on by inspector. Principal, teacher, and
maintenance person informed.
De Anza High School
1) Exposed nails protruding from lumber, and jagged edged lumber, stacked in the
instructional area of Room 405.
2) Electrical panel in Room 405 mounted too low and exposed to instructional area.
3) Missing electrical plates exposing wires to students in the instructional area.
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4) Exposed electrical wiring hanging from light fixture in instructional area.
Dover Elementary School
1) Room 13 exit blocked by shelving.
Downer Elementary School
1) Fire exit for Room P7 needs to be cleared.
2) Windows broken and boarded up in bookroom office.
3) Large window in Room 203 broken and boarded up----large panes of broken glass
are still exposed outside the room.
4) Mice dropping in Cafeteria custodial room.
El Sobrante Elementary School
1) Upper Grade Boys’ Restroom has leak under sink with a puddle of water on floor.
Ford Elementary School
1) Broken wires in crawl space under Room 14.
2) Exposed wires on switch lacking face plate in Multi-purpose Room.
3) Gate behind Room 28 is not long enough to be locked.
Grant Elementary School
1) There is a broken window beside the entrance to the office that is boarded up.
2) Entire wall of Room 27 has dry rot.
3) The skirt around the base of Room 28 has succumbed to dry rot and has many
missing areas, exposing the undercarriage of the building to the elements.
4) The heat in Room 29 has been permanently turned off.
5) There is a problem with the lock and push bar to the Boys’ Restroom by Room 9.
Helms Middle School
1) Wires exposed at missing fire strobe light in the hallway for Rooms 241-244.
2) Wiring exposed in motion detector in the Boys’ Locker Room.
3) Rusted, sharp metal at the base of the dividers in the Boys’ Locker Room stall.
Kennedy High School
1) Gas odor detected in the boiler room.
2) The stair tread (metal) on the bottom step by Room 200 is very dangerous---the
concrete beneath the metal in the corner has crumbled away, leaving nothing to
support the metal edge (approximately six inches wide) at the corner of the stair.
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King Elementary School
1) There is a circular stage right off two Kindergarten rooms with a two-foot drop
and no warning. Some sort of warning should be on the floor, such as double
yellow tape, etc.
Lovonya DeJean Middle School
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In C109 Boys’ Restroom urinal toilet leaking with water on floor.
Small leak on toilet in Girls’ Restroom in D108.
Water fountain leaks by D107---bucket underneath it.
Boys’ Restroom in E121 needs ventilation
Peres Elementary School
1) Crawl space openings under main building are missing covers or have temporary
covers that do not fit.
2) Shallow trench of cracked concrete outside Room 5.
Stege Elementary School
1) Broken/missing windows in the Multi-purpose room above the entry.
In addition, the CCCOE visitation teams made the following observations, which
demonstrate that the schools visited were not in “good repair”:
Adams Middle School (Visited on September 6, 2005)
Windows/Doors/Gates: Discolored window panels in Cafeteria. Windows don’t open in
Room 213. Bullet holes at entry.
Hazardous Materials: Peeling paint in Boys’ Locker Room.
Mechanical Systems: Lights out in Room 211, interoffice office, Boys’ Locker Room,
base light bulbs in stairwells, and in Girls’ Restroom in Gym.
Interior Surfaces: Missing ceiling tiles in Cafeteria, Woodshop, Gym, and in Rooms 201,
221, 305, and 306. Missing floor tiles in interoffice entrance, outside Room 215,
Conference Room, entrance to Room 202, and in Rooms 208, 211, 303, 305, 306, and
324. Possible ceiling leak in workroom of Room 157. Water damage in Art Room and
in Cafeteria ceiling (leak from Women’s Restroom sink).
Structural Damage: Baseboards missing outside office, at entrance to Room 326, in
Boys’ Locker Room, and in Rooms 322 and 304.
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Pest/Vermin Infestation: Holes in walls outside outside Room 326 and in Rooms 210,
202, 205, 301, and 305.
Electrical: Exposed electrical wires, uncovered outlets, and uncovered switch plates in
Room 213.
Restrooms: Missing toilet seat covers in Girls’ Gym Restroom. Missing soap in Girls’
Gym Restroom. Only one faucet that works in Boys’ Locker Room. Stem valve on
urinal missing in Boys’ Locker Room. Four out of five faucet caps missing from the 2nd
floor Boys’ Restroom.
According to the Summary of Williams Inspection for Adams Middle School that we
received from West Contra Costa Unified School District, the district made the following
repairs as a result of the Spring 2005 Williams visits: Windows/Doors/Gates---repaired
windows; Interior Surfaces---repaired ceiling tiles and floor tiles; Hazardous Materials--repaired 9 foot by 9 foot floor tiles; repaired pipe by Room 157; painted water stain by
Room 253 and Dance Room; Structural Damage---repaired asphalt cracks and holes on
playground; repaired holes by Room 211 and Cafeteria; Electrical---repaired lights,
ballast, bulbs and diffusers; Drinking Fountains---repaired drinking fountains that were
not previously working; Restrooms---stocked restrooms with paper towel holders, soap
dispensers, and toilet tissue.
The facilities issues that were noted during the Fall 2005 visits were different from the
observations noted by the CCCOE visitation team during the Spring 2005. The
observations of the CCCOE visitation team were shared with Bonnie Glover, Principal,
and Lee Mattucci, WCCUSD Facilities representative, at the end of the visit.
Bayview Elementary School (Visited on August 30, 2005)
Restrooms: Missing paper towels in the boys’ and girls’ restrooms for Room 22.
According to the Summary of Williams Inspection for Bayview Elementary that we
received from West Contra Costa Unified School District, the district made the following
repairs as a result of the Spring 2005 Williams visits: Interior Surfaces---school is under
remodernization, which will take care of the issue of missing/broken ceiling tiles;
Playground/School Grounds---school is under remodernization, which will take care of
the issue of cracks, holes, and deterioration; Restrooms---custodian notified about
stocking toilet paper.
The facilities issues that were noted during the Fall 2005 visits were different from the
observations noted by the CCCOE visitation team during the Spring 2005. The
observations of the CCCOE visitation team were shared with Merrilee Cavenecia,
Principal, and Ed Vamderlinden, WCCUSD Facilities representative, at the end of the
visit.
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Castro Elementary School (Visited on August 31, 2005)
Mechanical Systems: No air conditioning in Room 23. No ventilation in Men’s
Restroom in Multi-purpose Room.
Interior Surfaces: Missing ceiling tiles in Multi-purpose Room, room 5, Room 23, Room
25, Room 15, and Room 7. Loose ceiling tiles in the hall in the K Wing. Missing floor
tiles in the Multi-purpose Room and Room 5. Water damage in Rooms 23 and 16. Some
water stains on ceiling in Computer Lab. Ceiling peeling in handicapped pre-school.
Structural Damage: Large outside hole in Library. Building has multiple cracks; ceiling
by skylight outside of Computer Lab has huge crack down the middle---earthquake
hazard.
Electrical: Two lights out in Room 11. Light out in Room 25. Flickering lighting in
Computer Lab. Two bulbs out in Room 10.
Drinking Fountains: Faucet near front office not working. Two drinking fountains near
playground not working. Three drinking fountains not working outside Kindergarten
building. Two faucets by main bathrooms not working. Water fountain near main
bathroom not wheelchair accessible.
Restrooms: Boys’ Restroom near playground is missing soap and has broken urinal.
Girls’ Restroom near playground is missing paper towels. Both Boys’ and Girls’
Restrooms near playground not accessible for handicapped. Broken toilet in Women’s
Restroom in Multi-purpose Room.
Playground/School Grounds: Upper yard needs to be repaved. Handicapped
accessibility needed. Room 25 presents tripping hazard. Playground needs to be repaved
near Library.
Other: Shades in Room 7 broken. Book closet needs to be anchored down in Room 23.
Garbage bins need to be moved.
According to the Summary of Williams Inspection for Castro Elementary that we
received from West Contra Costa Unified School District, the district made the following
repairs as a result of the Spring 2005 Williams visits: Gas Leaks---repaired water
seepage that was draining through foundation; installed new water heater;
Windows/Doors/Gates---repaired four broken windows; Interior Surfaces---repaired
stained ceiling; replaced missing tiles and water damage in Multi-purpose Room;
Structural Damage---repaired cracks in hall wall in the Kindergarten Building; Drinking
Fountains---repaired three drinking fountains; Restrooms---increased number of usable
restrooms; Playground/School Grounds---repaired cracked pavement.
The facilities issues that were noted during the Fall 2005 visits were different from the
observations noted by the CCCOE visitation team during the Spring 2005. The
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observations of the CCCOE visitation team were shared with Galen Murphy, Principal,
and Lee Mattucci, WCCUSD Facilities representative, at the end of the visit.
Chavez Elementary School (Visited on September 1, 2005)
Hazardous Materials: Outside elevator shaft, 1st floor Girls’ Restroom, Boys’ Restroom
on the Playground, and the 1st floor hallway have peeling paint.
Interior Surfaces: Broken floor tiles in Room 46 and in the 1st floor hallway by the doors.
Ceiling tile water damage in Room 6, the Library, and 1st floor hallway.
Pest/Vermin Infestation: Multi-purpose Room wall needs strip to stop tables from
gouging walls.
Electrical: Front wall outside office has uncovered switch plates. Replacement bulbs
needed in Rooms 7 (two needed), 35, and 46.
Drinking Fountains: Drinking fountain by Playground missing push button.
Restrooms: Playground Girls’ Restroom handicapped stall missing door. First floor
Boys’ and Girls’ Restrooms missing soap. Hand dryers not working in Room 4; towels
available. Missing paper towels in Room 48 Boys’ Restroom, Playground Boys’
Restroom, and first floor Girls’ Restroom. One urinal in Room 47 Boys’ Restroom does
not flush. Two sinks don’t work in the Playground Boys’ Restroom. First Floor Boys’
Restroom missing faucet.
Other: Sheetrock on walls needs finishing in Rooms 4 and 6. Room 4 needs cabinet door
by room sink. Room 10 has loose sink faucet. Room 47 has carpet remanant that needs
better tape down of edges. Room 53 has graffiti on outside wall by playground. Room46
has damaged window wood trim. Front entrance needs weeds pulled. Hallway bulletin
boards need markings cleaned off. Most rooms need blinds replaced.
According to the Summary of Williams Inspection for Chavez Elementary that we
received from West Contra Costa Unified School District, the district made the following
repairs as a result of the Spring 2005 Williams visits: Windows/Doors/Gates---repaired
cyclone fence by rooms 48 and 49; repaired windows in Rooms 46, 47, and 50; Interior
Surfaces---painted walls in rooms 6-8; repaired linoleum in Lobby; painted walls in
Lobby; replaced missing ceiling tiles and repaired damaged ceiling tiles in Lobby;
replaced sheetrock and repaired roof leak in Rooms 5-8 and 10; Fire Safety---Custodian
notified of two large TV’s that needed to be moved out of hallway; Electrical---repaired
exposed wire in back of Room 50; repaired hand dryer in Boys’ Restroom; Restrooms--repaired two faucets and replaced missing sink in Girls’ Restrooms by the Kitchen.
The facilities issues that were noted during the Fall 2005 visits were different from the
observations noted by the CCCOE visitation team during the Spring 2005. The
observations of the CCCOE visitation team were shared with Rich Avalos, Principal, and
a WCCUSD Facilities representative, at the end of the visit.
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Coronado Elementary School (Visited on September 2, 2005)
Windows/Doors/Gates: Multi-purpose Room has bulletholes in the windows. Outside
Multi-purpose Room the P.G. & E. cable repair hole is missing fencing.
Hazardous Materials: Peeling paint in Boys’ and Girls’ Restrooms in lower grades.
Interior Surfaces: Missing ceiling tiles in Faculty Room and Room 10. Loose ceiling
tiles in Faculty Room and Multi-purpose Room.
Structural Damage: Windows in Multi-purpose Room have leaks and dry rot.
Electrical: Room 10 has one light fixture with the cover off and exposed wires. Lights
out in Rooms 21, 22, 6, 15, and 19 and the Library----missing covers also.
Drinking Fountains: Room 5 has broken drinking fountain. Room 6 drinking fountain
has low water pressure. Playground fountains have too much pressure and squirts all
over.
Restrooms: Girls’ Restroom by Room 15 has missing paper towels. Multi-purpose
Room has one restroom that is now used as storage---signage has not been removed.
Loose toilet seat in Boys’ Restroom in Multi-purpose Room. Lower grades Boys’
Restroom has three broken spigots.
Other: C-30 has graffiti on walls. Taped over alarm in C-27.
According to the Summary of Williams Inspection for Coronado Elementary that we
received from West Contra Costa Unified School District, the district made the following
repairs as a result of the Spring 2005 Williams visits: Interior Surfaces---custodial
services provided to clean restroom floors and ceilings; replaced missing ceiling tiles;
Hazardous Materials---repainted upper grade Boys’ Restroom walls; Electrical---repaired
exposed clock wires; Pest / Vermin Infestation---used Clark Pest Control to eradicate rat
problem; Restrooms---custodian stocked restrooms with soap and seat covers; delivered
paper towel dispensers in Boys’ and Girls’ Restrooms; Electrical---fixed electric lights
that had not been working; Doors/Windows/Gates---repaired dry rot in Mutli-purpose
Room; repaired windows in Multi-purpose Room to prevent water leaks; repaired hole in
cyclone fence in the PG & E cage by the Multi-purpose Room; Mechanical Systems--repaired heater in Room 25.
The facilities issues that were noted during the Fall 2005 visits were different from the
observations noted by the CCCOE visitation team during the Spring 2005. The
observations of the CCCOE visitation team were shared with Linda Cohen, Principal, and
Lee Mattucci, WCCUSD Facilities representative, at the end of the visit.
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Crespi Junior High School (Visited on September 7, 2005)
Windows/Gates/Doors: Broken window in hall. Holes in window in Cafeteria.
Interior Surfaces: Rubber baseboard missing in Cafeteria and in Rooms 308, 309, 304,
300, 301, 313, 403, 303, and 302. Missing ceiling tile in Room 302 and Hall. Concrete
floor in Kitchen chipping. Rubber baseboard repair needed in Room 500.
Fire Safety: All fire extinguishers will need recharge by November 2005. Fire
extinguisher in hall next to Room 200 is beyond re-charge date.
Pest/Vermin Infestation: Hole in ceiling in hall.
Drinking Fountains: Water fountain not working in hall. Sink faucet drips in Room 202.
Electrical: Light fixtures not working in Counseling Office, Cafeteria, and in Rooms 403
and 500. Light diffuser missing in Rooms 202, 403, and 206. In Room 203 diffuser light
fixture needs repositioning.
Restrooms: Sink faucet dysfunctional in Girls’ Restroom. Toilets need cleaning and
paper towels not available in Boys’ Restroom. Outside courtyard Girls’ Restroom has no
paper towels and needs replacement of ceramic tile. Outside courtyard Boys’ Restroom
has no paper towels and needs ceramic tile repairs. Most restrooms were in need of paper
products.
Playground / School Grounds: Wood benches need repair in courtyard.
According to the Summary of Williams Inspection for Crespi Junior High School that we
received from West Contra Costa Unified School District, the district made the following
repairs as a result of the Spring 2005 Williams visits: Mechanical Systems---staff
directed to refrain from blocking vents on heater with books or boxes;
Windows/Doors/Gates---repaired windows in Cafeteria and Room 102; Pest/Vermin
Infestation---sealed grease trap in Kitchen all around to prevent vermin infestation;
Interior Surfaces---replaced ceiling tiles and repaired floor tiles; Fire Safety---replaced
fire extinguisher in Gym; Electrical---repaired lights; Drinking Fountains---repaired
drinking fountains; Restrooms---delivered four paper towel dispensers to Boys’ and
Girls’ Restrooms; Playground/School Grounds---repaired basketball post; Hazardous
Materials---repaired chipping floor paint in Kitchen; repaired chipping exterior wall of
Building 100 (Shop Area).
The facilities issues that were noted during the Fall 2005 visits were different from the
observations noted by the CCCOE visitation team during the Spring 2005. The
observations of the CCCOE visitation team were shared with Sherry Bell, Principal, and
a WCCUSD Facilities representative, at the end of the visit.
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De Anza High School (Visited on September 12, 2005)
Windows/Doors/Gates: Broken/missing windows in Cafeteria.
Hazardous Materials: Peeling paint in Rooms 2, 4, and 6.
Interior Surfaces: Missing ceiling tiles in Rooms 204, 254, 353, 357, and 360. Missing
floor tiles in Rooms 4, 6, 203, 251, 252, 351, and 352.
Structural Damage: Conduct wall has severe cracks.
Pest/Vermin Infestation: Hole in wall in Room 6.
Electrical: Exposed wires in Wood construct, Room 405, and in Boys’ Locker Room.
Uncovered outlets in Room 405. Uncovered switch plates in Room 405. Uncovered
junction boxes in Room 405.
Drinking Fountains: No water pressure in drinking fountains in main hall and outside
Room 205.
Restrooms: All restrooms missing toilet paper. All restrooms missing soap. All
restrooms missing paper towels. All restrooms had toilets that do not flush. All
restrooms have a lack of running water. All restrooms have toilets that are
broken/missing.
Playground / School Grounds: Cracks in concrete, walkways, and paved surfaces
throughout campus.
According to the Summary of Williams Inspection for De Anza High School that we
received from West Contra Costa Unified School District, the district made the following
repairs as a result of the Spring 2005 Williams visits: Mechanical Systems---one boiler
that had not previously been working was repaired; Windows/Doors/Gates---repaired
windows in Library, Cafeteria, and Gym; Interior Surfaces---repaired ceiling tiles and
floor tiles in Rooms 154, 351, 352, 457, 458, 401, Rooms 1-10, Cafeteria, Room 501, and
Room 502; Hazardous Materials---repaired peeling paint in Girls’ Hallway; Structural
Damage---repaired small crack on conduct in Gym; Electrical---checked lights; repaired
diffusers, bulbs, and ballasts in all rooms; Pest/Vermin Infestation---repaired missing tiles
(holes in exterior by Room 205); Drinking Fountains---repaired drinking fountains by
Room 205; Restrooms---unplugged Boys’ Restroom urinal; checked all restrooms for
paper towels, dispensers, soap, and toilet paper holders; Playground/School Grounds--repaired asphalt.
The facilities issues that were noted during the Fall 2005 visits were different from the
observations noted by the CCCOE visitation team during the Spring 2005. The
observations of the CCCOE visitation team were shared with Vera Rowsey, Principal,
and Ed Vanderlinden, a WCCUSD Facilities representative, at the end of the visit.
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Dover Elementary School (Visited on September 6, 2005)
Windows/Doors/Gates: Room 29 has missing/broken windows.
Interior Surfaces: Room 2 has loose floor tiles.
Fire Safety: Room 29 has missing/broken fire extinguishers.
Electrical: Room 6 has exposed electrical wires. Room 17 has uncovered junction
boxes. Lights out in Kitchen, Multi-purpose Room, and Rooms 1, 2, 11, and 10.
Drinking Fountains: Drinking fountains with no water pressure outside Room 10 and
outside Girls’ Restroom.
Restrooms: Two restrooms need “Boys” and “Girls” signs on doors. All restrooms in
school missing soap. All restrooms in school missing paper towels. Girls’ Restroom
without sign has broken spigots. Boys’ Restroom in Multi-purpose Room has lock that is
too high for students. Girls’ Restroom in Multi-purpose Room has door knob missing
inside toilet door.
According to the Summary of Williams Inspection for Dover Elementary that we
received from West Contra Costa Unified School District, the district made the following
repairs as a result of the Spring 2005 Williams visits: Mechanical Systems---repaired
heaters in Multi-purpose Room and Room 5; repaired air conditioning; Interior Surfaces--repaired tiles and carpet in Rooms 10 and 32; Hazardous Materials---completed repair to
floor tiles in Room 14; reapired cracked exterior wall in Multi-purpose room and south
end breezeway of Teachers’ Room; repaired wall in Room 1; Electrical---repaired
electric pipe conduct; Drinking Fountains---repaired drinking fountain by Room 30;
Restrooms---repaired paper towel holder by Room 30; modernized Mutli-purpose Room
Restrooms; fixed locks in restrooms.
The facilities issues that were noted during the Fall 2005 visits were different from the
observations noted by the CCCOE visitation team during the Spring 2005. The
observations of the CCCOE visitation team were shared with Matthew Wayne, Principal,
and a WCCUSD Facilities representative, at the end of the visit.
El Sobrante Elementary School (Visited on September 16, 2005)
Windows/Doors/Gates: Missing/broken windows in hallway near Room 5. Bullet hole
in Room 5 window. Boarded up window in Room 10. Graffiti on Room 17 window and
on glass door in Room 15. Wing 1 Girls’ Restroom has graffiti on windows.
Hazardous Materials: Peeling paint on trim of entrance to school and on trim outside the
Wing 2 hall.
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Mechanical Systems: No working clocks in school.
Interior Surfaces: Missing ceiling tiles in Wing 2 hallway near Room 13. Missing floor
tiles in Wing 1 hallway ---holes in linoleum floor tiles. Loose floor tiles in Room 17.
Water damage on ceiling and walls of Room 14.
Structural Damage: Rusted through gutter-downspout near main entrance.
Pest/Vermin Infestation: 1st Wing Girls’ Restroom has hole under window. Hole behind
doors in Upper Grade Boys’ Restroom, Room 1, and Room 2. Holes in wall outside
Room 17.
Electrical: Many missing diffusers in 1st and 2nd wing hallways. Broken diffuser in
Multi-purpose Room. Exposed electrical bulbs in Room 15---grills for lights missing.
Burned out bulbs in Rooms 1, 5, and 7.
Drinking Fountains: No water pressure in drinking fountains on playground (also have
graffiti). Drinking fountains with low water pressure on playground. Multi-purpose
Room Kitchen has warm water leaking in sink.
Restrooms: Upper Grade Girls’ Restroom has no toilet paper holder. Missing soap in
Room 10 and in Boys’ Restroom in Multi-purpose Room. Missing paper towels in Room
10. Broken dispenser in Rooms 14, 17, and 15. Locked restrooms in Multi-purpose
Room. Broken water faucet in Room 10. Upper Grade Girls’ Restroom has broken
water and soap spigots.
Playground / School Grounds: Large cracks in central yard between 1st and 2nd wings.
Sewer: Leak under sink in Upper Grade Girls’ Restroom---puddle on floor.
According to the Summary of Williams Inspection for El Sobrante Elementary that we
received from West Contra Costa Unified School District, the district made the following
repairs as a result of the Spring 2005 Williams visits: Windows/Doors/Gates---repaired
two broken windows and hole in fence; Interior Surfaces---repaired stained ceiling;
repaired floor tiles in Multi-purpose Room; Exterior Surfaces (Hallways)---repaired floor
tiles; Hazardous Materials---repaired peeling paint in Multi-purpose Room; Electrical--repaired loose light fixture; Drinking Fountains---repaired drinking fountains; Restrooms--repaired leaky faucet and toilet; replaced missing stall doors in restrooms; replaced soap
dispenser in Upper Grade Restroom.
The facilities issues that were noted during the Fall 2005 visits were different from the
observations noted by the CCCOE visitation team during the Spring 2005. The
observations of the CCCOE visitation team were shared with Terry Cristophel, Principal,
and a WCCUSD Facilities representative at the end of the visit.
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Fairmont Elementary School (Visited on September 15, 2005)
Windows/Doors/Gates: Missing/broken windows in southern part of Multi-purpose
Room.
Playground / School Grounds: Cracks on school grounds outside Room 17. Holes in
school grounds in the west end of the drainage system.
According to the Summary of Williams Inspection for Fairmont Elementary that we
received from West Contra Costa Unified School District, the district made the following
repairs as a result of the Spring 2005 Williams visits: Interior Surfaces---replaced floor
tiles in two rooms; Hazardous Materials---repaired peeling paint in one room; Electrical--covered plug; Drinking Fountains---repaired drinking fountains.
The facilities issues that were noted during the Fall 2005 visits were different from the
observations noted by the CCCOE visitation team during the Spring 2005. The
observations of the CCCOE visitation team were shared with Brenda Surgers, Principal,
and a WCCUSD Facilities representative at the end of the visit.
Ford Elementary School (Visited on September 8, 2005)
Windows/Gates/Doors: Grills for roof security need to be replaced by Room 2. Room 3
door doesn’t open. Gate to open field adjacent to Playground needs to be replaced; the
wire fencing is stretched. Fence behind Room 28 needs to be longer to meet fence.
Fence along 28th Street has holes----needs to be repaired and secured. Bench in primary
play area needs metal support underneath.
Hazardous Materials: Room 8 planter nails exposed outside. Peeling paint outside
Multi-purpose Room. Tether ball pole needs to be painted orange. Chipping paint in
Multi-purpose Room Girls’ Restroom.
Interior Surfaces: Chipped tile in Faculty Room. Floors splitting in Rooms 28 and 30.
Loose floor tiles in Rooms 3, 5, 15, and 14.
Structural Damage: Multi-purpose Room and Multi-purpose Room lobby have
missing/peeling baseboards. Sidewall cracked from Room 2 to 13---needs to be ground
down.
Pest/Vermin Infestation: Holes in walls in Room 13 near heater. Holes in ceiling of
Room 13 near heater.
Electrical: Room 13 server needs to be moved; not plugged in. Alarm wire hanging
from ceiling in Room 14. Exposed electrical wires in Rooms 5 and 13. Broken face
plates in Multi-purpose Room and Room 15. Uncovered outlets in Multi-purpose Room.
Uncovered switch plates in Multi-purpose Room. Lights out in Rooms 3, 8, 13, and 20.
Flickering lighting in Room 15. Broken diffusers in Rooms 15 and 24.
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Drinking Fountains: Low water pressure in Room 20 drinking fountain.
Restrooms: Boys’ Restroom near Room 8 needs paper towels. Missing paper towels in
Room 5. Loose faucet in Room 15. Handicapped restroom flush meter has bad leak.
Multi-purpose Room Girls’ Restroom toilet has leaking flush meter. Handicapped
restroom has leaky faucet.
Playground/School Grounds: Cement wall near Boys’ Restroom partially destroyed.
Asphalt between Rooms 13 and 14 needs repair. Improperly stored refuse between
portables.
Sewer: Multi-purpose Room floods during heavy rains.
According to the Summary of Williams Inspection for Ford Elementary that we received
from West Contra Costa Unified School District, the district made the following repairs
as a result of the Spring 2005 Williams visits: Windows/Doors/Gates---repaired broken
windows and gates; Interior Surfaces---repaired floor tiles, water stained ceiling, and hole
in wall in two rooms; Electrical---repaired exposed wires; Restrooms---repaired leaking
toilet; Plumbing/Pipes---repaired sink that had previously been loose; Exterior Walls--repaired door that had been off hinges; Hazardous Materials---painted Multi-purpose
Room and exterior wall.
The facilities issues that were noted during the Fall 2005 visits were different from the
observations noted by the CCCOE visitation team during the Spring 2005. The
observations of the CCCOE visitation team were shared with Barbara Penny-James,
Principal, and Lee Mattucci, WCCUSD Facilities representative, at the end of the visit.
Grant Elementary School (Visited on September 13, 2005)
Windows/Doors/Gates: Broken/missing windows in Rooms 18, 13, and 11. Boarded up
windows in Rooms 7, 5, 3, and 17. Grafitti on upper lobby windows of school. Window
blinds very dirty and many broken in classrooms. Broken window in Room 30.
Interior Surfaces: Room 22 has stained ceiling tiles. Stained vent in Room 36. Loose,
dirty ceiling tiles in Room 38. Loose ceiling tiles in Room 35. Broken, loose ceiling tiles
in Room 17. Broken floor tiles in Rooms 38 and 36. Cracks in floor tiles in Multi-use
Room. Common area by Rooms 9 and 10 has large water stains on ceiling. Missing,
damaged baseboards by Room 10. Ceiling vents in Multi-purpose Room have black soot
around them. Refinish the stage floor in the Multi-purpose Room.
Structural Damage: Dry rot on exterior wall of Room 27. Dry rot on lower skirt of
Room 28.
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Drinking Fountains: Drinking fountains with no water pressure in Rooms 7, 13, and 17.
No water in Room 22 or other portables. Water fountain in Multi-purpose Room not
working (green mold evident).
Electrical: Three lights out in Multi-use Room. Repair or remove light sconces. Light
needs to be repaired in Room 29 restroom. One light fixture in the Tae Kwon Do Room
not working.
Restrooms: Room 29 restroom missing soap and has faucet that needs to be repaired.
Room 28 Boys’ Restroom has very slow flush. Room 28 Girls’ Restroom has broken
spigot. Room 29 restroom has rusty wall divider. Girls’ Restroom sign needs to be
replaced near Room 28. Restroom in Multi-purpose room has rusted paper holder that
needs to be replaced. Boys’ Restroom in central building by Room 9 has leaking flush
meter and has lock and push bar that need to be repaired. Most soap dispensers empty.
Playground / School Grounds: Much grafitti on mural walls and windows. Old, rusted
chain-link fence around playground.
According to the Summary of Williams Inspection for Grant Elementary that we received
from West Contra Costa Unified School District, the district made the following repairs
as a result of the Spring 2005 Williams visits: Mechanical Systems---addressed issue of
heating vents covered with boxes in several classrooms with teachers;
Windows/Doors/Gates---repaired all gates to work properly with new lock and chain;
Interior Surfaces---replaced ceiling tiles in Rooms 9, 10, and Library; repaired floor tiles
in Rooms 9, 10, and 25; Hazardous Materials---repaired peeling paint on exterior wall in
Teachers’, Boys’, and Girls’ Restrooms by Room 9; Structural Damage---repaired
concrete; Fire Safety---addressed to teachers that paper and boxes covering many
classroom heating vents was a fire hazard; Electrical---Room 28 diffuser, ballast, and
bulbs repaired; Drinking Fountains---repaired drinking fountains in Playground by Room
6.
The facilities issues that were noted during the Fall 2005 visits were different from the
observations noted by the CCCOE visitation team during the Spring 2005. The
observations of the CCCOE visitation team were shared with Susan Berrington,
Principal, Mrs. Ajayi, Vice Principal, and Lee Mattucci, a WCCUSD Facilities
representative, at the end of the visit.
Harding Elementary School (Visited on September 12, 2005)
Interior Surfaces: Missing one ceiling tile in Room 117.
Playground / School Grounds: Uneven pavement in temporary playground.
According to the Summary of Williams Inspection for Harding Elementary that we
received from West Contra Costa Unified School District, Harding is under construction
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and nothing was found of repair. Ceiling tile was out of place and cable dangling---custodian took care of these problems.
The facilities issues that were noted during the Fall 2005 visits were different from the
observations noted by the CCCOE visitation team during the Spring 2005. The
observations of the CCCOE visitation team were shared with Barbara Taylor, Principal,
and Lee Mattucci, a WCCUSD Facilities representative, at the end of the visit.
Helms Middle School (Visited on September 19, 2005)
Windows/Doors/Gates: Broken glass bricks, broken window (cracked) in hall in wing by
Room 140 and also by Room 125. Four windows need to be replaced in hall by Rooms
231-235. Graffiti (blue paint) on windows in hall connecting 200 wings. Replace two
windows (boarded) in hall by Rooms 241-244----one window has cracking plaster
outside of Room 241. Broken, cracked windows in stairwell windows at end of 100 wing
in the hall by Room 131. Broken, cracked windows in hall by Rooms 11, 116, and 120.
Boarded windows in hall by Room 220. Four boarded-up windows in hall by Room 235.
Broken/cracked window in hall between rooms 124 and 125. Check for broken, cracked
or boarded windows in all hall areas. Two boarded windows, 1 cracked and taped in
Library. Graffiti in Cafeteria. Broken window by entry area in Gym. Cyclone mesh
between portable buildings need repositioning. Doors off hinges in cabinets at the main
entry to the second floor.
Hazardous Materials: Portables need exterior paint. Peeling paint in the hallway for
Rooms 211-216, Room 605 (peeling wallpaper/board), 220 wing, and in Boys’ 1st floor
restroom. Chipping paint on Kitchen ceiling, in main hallway, and in hallway by Rooms
241-244. Exterior of Room 605 needs painting.
Mechanical Systems: Poorly functioning mechanical systems in Room 402. Room 124
has heater closet, housekeeping issues. Heating grid to vent broken. Tape on HVAC
system peeling off. Loose wrap on HVAC in Girls’ Locker Room.
Interior Surfaces: Missing ceiling tiles in hallway entry above stairwell, in the main hall,
in the hall by the Library, in the hall by Rooms 141-144, in stairwell for Rooms 241-244,
and in hallway in the 225 wing. Loose ceiling tiles in the hallway entry above stairwell
and in the hallway by Rooms 141-144. Missing floor tiles in the hallway by the Library,
in the Gym, in the 140 wing, in the 131 wing, and in Room 605. Loose floor tiles in the
131 wing, in the 240 wing stairwell area, in the 235 wing, and in the 140 wing. Water
damage in the 220 wing, outside Rooms 212 and 213 in the window area, in the 120 wing
above the fountain, in the 233 hallway (roof leak damage evident on ceiling), on the
ceiling tiles in the 2nd floor stairwell, in the ceiling tiles in the stairwell of the hall entry,
in the ceiling tiles of Room 134, and on the walls of the hall in the Library. Library
Carpet frayed---transition strip needed. Room 605 skirting needs replacement. Hall area
by Room 233 has rubber baseboard missing. Ceiling surface needs repair in Gym.
Missing threshold in Gym. Missing tile around bulletin board area in Girls’ Locker
Room.
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Structural Damage: Severe cracks in the wall of the bottom stairs in the 140 wing and in
the wall above the handicap access restroom. Rusted metal at bottom of stalls in Boys’
Locker Room.
Fire Safety: Two non-functioning fire strobe lights are malfunctioning. Room 111 needs
fire extinguishers re-charged.
Pest/Vermin Infestation: Holes in walls in hall between Rooms 125-131, in the ceramic
tile of the Boys’ Restroom on the 1st floor, and in the Library hall. Hole in floor in Boys’
Locker Room (drain cover). Ants in the Boys’ Locker Room stall area.
Electrical: Exposed electrical wires in hallway for Rooms 241-244. Uncovered outlets in
Room 134. Uncovered junction boxes in main hall (motion detector box) and in Boys’
Locker Room. Inadequate lighting in Boys’ Locker Room. Flickering lighting in Room
241. Light fixture missing in the Library Hall. Two light fixtures not working in
Library. In Room 142, computer outlet plug-in not mounted. Bank of light fixtures not
working in Room 142. Light diffuser missing and light not working in Room 605. Two
light fixtures not working in Room 241. One light fixture not working in Room 233.
Four light fixtures out in hallway by Rooms 231-235. Light fixtures not working in
Rooms 222 and 224. Two lights need repair in Cafeteria. Light bulbs out in Kitchen.
Cable hanging from basketball hoop in Gym. Motion detector cover missing in Boys’
Locker Room. Most light bulbs and globes missing in Boys’ Locker Room.
Drinking Fountains: Several (most) drinking fountains turned off. Leaking drinking
fountains in 240 wing (shut off). Water fountain not working in Gym.
Restrooms: Missing paper towels in Girls’ Restroom on 2nd floor and in Boys’ and Girls’
Locker Rooms. Restrooms without running water in the sink in Girls’ Locker Room.
Broken spigots in Boys’ Restroom on 2nd floor. Girls’ Restroom on 2nd floor has one sink
not working, two stalls with missing toilet paper, a jammed paper dispenser, and graffiti.
Second floor Boys’ Restroom has one hand air blower broken and a handicap access stall
out of order (missing urinal). Graffiti in Girls’ Restroom by Rooms 231-235. Boys’
Locker Room has no toilet paper in one stall, no paper towels, and rust at the bottom of
the stall dividers (metal edges exposed). Girls’ Locker Room has empty/broken paper
towel dispenser, a leaking sink faucet, and a broken toilet paper dispenser in one stall.
Boys’ Restroom on first floor has cracked tiles. Girls’ Restroom outside has graffiti,
cracked tiles (holes) in handicap access stall. No waste basket in 1st floor Boys’
Restroom.
Playground/School Grounds: Holes on blacktop of courtyard at the rear of the basketball
court between the portables and the Gym. Housekeeping issue behind bleachers in Gym.
Backstops need repair on baseball field. Monkey bars not appropriate fall zone.
Basketball court surface (outside) needs repair---has falling edges.
Other: Pipe wrap loose and dangling in Boys’ Locker Room. Drain cover missing in
Boys’ Locker Room. Pipe wrap hanging in Girls’ Locker Room.
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According to the Summary of Williams Inspection that we received from West Contra
Costa Unified School District for Helms Middle School, the district made the following
repairs as a result of the Spring 2005 Williams visits: Windows, Doors & Gates---repaired windows and vision frame windows on doors; Interior Surfaces---repaired floor
tiles and ceiling tiles that had water damage; Hazardous Materials---repaired floor tiles
and peeling paint; Fire Safety---alarm wires repaired; Electrical---electrical repair made;
Restrooms---repaired sink and toilets; School Grounds---repaired fence; toilet paper
holders were repaired; soap dispensers were replenished, and towel holders were stocked.
The facilities issues that were noted during the Fall 2005 visits were different from the
observations noted by the CCCOE visitation team during the Spring 2005. The
observations of the CCCOE visitation team were shared with Harriet MacLean, Principal,
and Bill Hartzell, a WCCUSD Facilities representative at the end of the visit.
Kennedy High School (Visited on September 15, 2005)
Gas Leaks: Boiler Room next to Room 605 has gas odor. Water heater needs to be
strapped---five need strapping.
Windows/Doors/Gates: Broken/missing doors in East Hall Exit in 200 Wing.
Broken/missing bi-fold doors in Cafeteria and in Rooms 122 and 120. Room 201 door
has problem with lock---stick hard to open door. Loose poles on Playground. Crash bar
broken in Cafeteria. Fencing in Boys’ Locker room has holes and sharp edges.
Hazardous Materials: Peeling paint in Rooms 408 and 409. Mold in walk-in box in
Cafeteria.
Mechanical Systems: Obstructed mechanical systems in Boiler Room next to Room 605.
Air conditioning not working in Room 201.
Interior Surfaces: Missing ceiling tiles in Gym. Loose ceiling tiles throughout school.
Missing floor tiles throughout school. Floor grate loose in Cafeteria. Plexiglass panels
loose, or missing , in Second floor hallway.
Structural Damage: Severe cracks in stair tread by Room 200 in the 200 Wing. Missing
baseboards throughout school.
Electrical: Apparent ballast leak in Room 130. Exposed electrical wires in Hall by
Room 210 and in Rooms 128 and 125. Loose diffusers in Rooms 207 and 213.
Uncovered junction boxes in Room 125. Flickering lighting in halls. Broken emergency
light by Room 122. Light flickering in 2nd floor restroom. Broken lighting fixtures in
Cafeteria. Dangling wires in Cafeteria and Room 202.
Drinking Fountains: Drinking fountains with no water pressure in Rooms 604, 406, and
605. Leaking drinking fountains in rooms 604, 406, and 605. Sinks by wall not
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operating and water on lab tables leak in Room 407. Water leaks and others not working
on lab tables in Room 406. No water pressure in Room 605.
Restrooms: Missing toilet paper in all restrooms. Missing soap in all restrooms.
Missing paper towels in all restrooms. Girls’ Restroom in 200 Wing locked. Broken
spigots in Boys’ and Girls’ Restrooms. No ventilation in restrooms. Many flush meters
in leaking in restrooms. Graffiti in restrooms. No cold water in Men’s Restroom in
Library.
Playground/School Grounds: Garbage disposal not working in Cafeteria. Dreary facility--lighter paint and good lighting needed. Graffiti in various locations throughout school.
Broken exit sign in 200 Wing. Insufficient number of seats in science auditorium.
According to the Summary of Williams Inspection for Kennedy High School that we
received from West Contra Costa Unified School District, the district made the following
repairs as a result of the Spring 2005 Williams visits: Interior Surfaces---repaired water
damage in floor tiles and ceiling tiles; fixed hole in wall by exterior wall by Library; Fire
Safety---refilled fire extinguisher in Library; Electrical---repaired P.A. System in Room
213; repaired lights in Rooms 122, 127, 206, 208, 404, 600, 702, 803, 805, Emergency
Lights, Girls’ Locker room, and Science Building; repaired light fixture by Cashier
Window under the Patio and Room 129; Restrooms---cleaned and painted Boys’
Restroom; checked all restrooms for towel dispensers, soap dispensers, and toilet tissue
dispensers; Mechanical Systems---fixed heater and air conditioning in Rooms 201 and
604; Drinking Fountains---repaired drinking fountain in Room 405; Playground/School
Grounds---repaired holes on asphalt; repaired metal post; repaired holes in cyclone fence;
Windows/Doors Gates---replaced windows in Second Floor Hallway by Room 133 and
211; replaced windows in the middle of the 2nd floor in the Main Stairway; repaired
broken window in Teacher Room by Library; Hazardous Materials---repaired peeling,
chipping and cracking paint in rooms 129 and 206; repaired water damage to 1st Floor
Hallway ceiling stucco; repaired peeling paint in Men’s Restroom in Office area by
urinals, Room 910, Girls’ Locker Room, Room 507, and Restrooms by Room 507.
The facilities issues that were noted during the Fall 2005 visits were different from the
observations noted by the CCCOE visitation team during the Spring 2005. The
observations of the CCCOE visitation team were shared with Julio Franco, Principal,
Felicity Bensch, Assistant Principal, Lee Mattuci, District Facilities Representative, and
the School Head Custodian at the end of the visit.
King Elementary School (Visited on August 29, 2005)
Hazardous Materials: Room 11 (Computer Room) has carpet with holes and rips. New
carpeting needed throughout school.
Interior Surfaces: Fan needs cleaning in Girls’ Restroom in adjunct building. Loose
floor tiles in Cafeteria. Crack in floor in Kitchen. Water damage to two tiles in Room 6.
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Structural Damage: Door in Cafeteria needs to be repaired due to rotted bottom. Graffiti
on outside windows of Room 23 and 24.
Electrical: Broken light cover missing in upstairs study center by Room 24. Ceiling
lights out in Kindergarten inside.
Drinking Fountains: Outside fountain gets chips from playground and won’t work.
Leaks in drinking fountain in Kindergarten play group.
Restrooms: Boys’ and Girls’ Restrooms in adjunct building missing toilet paper. Girls’
Restroom in adjunct building and Kindergarten Restroom missing soap. Girls’ and Boys’
Restrooms in adjunct building and Girls’ Kindergarten Restroom missing paper towels.
Faucet won’t turn off in Girls’ Kindergarten Restroom. Faucet handle needs to be
repaired in restroom near Rooms 52-53. Boys’ Kindergarten Restroom has very bad wall
damages. Boys’ Restroom needs new deep sink.
Other: Cafeteria needs new curtain.
According to the Summary of Williams Inspection for King Elementary School that we
received from the West Contra Costa Unified School District, the district made the
following repairs as a result of the Spring 2005 Williams visits: Interior Surfaces--Community Building was shut down; Drinking Fountains---repaired drinking fountain by
play structure; Restrooms---repaired water damage and dry rot in Women’s Restroom;
repaired toilet and faucet in Upstairs Girls’ Restroom; Playground/School Grounds--repaired hole in Hallway by Rooms 6 and 9; repaired hole in porch walkway by 2nd floor
Main Building; Electrical---repaired conduit in portable on playground.
The facilities issues that were noted during the Fall 2005 visits were different from the
observations noted by the CCCOE visitation team during the Spring 2005. The
observations of the CCCOE visitation team were shared with Julian Szot, Principal, and
Lee Mattucci, WCCUSD Facilities representative, at the end of the visit.
Lake Elementary School (Visited on September 8, 2005)
Windows/Gates/Doors: Broken window in front entry. No lock on front gate. Door to
primary yard does not close all the way.
Hazardous Materials: Door in Multi-purpose Room with cracking paint.
Interior Surfaces: Doors to primary play yard do not close properly. Missing ceiling tiles
in main hallway and entry, and in Rooms 18, 8, and 5. Loose ceiling tiles in the center
pod and also in Rooms 1 and 5. Missing floor tiles in Rooms 10, 8, 5, and in the Multipurpose Room. Door in Multi-purpose Room needs painting. Clock hole in Room 5
needs to be covered. Water damage in main office.
Structural Damage: Vents in Room 16 need to be cleaned of soot.
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Fire Safety: Large ladder a hazard near Multi-purpose Room exit. Emergency exits in
Multi-purpose Room need to be cleaned up in front of them. One exit in main hall has
large TV’s in hallway. Missing glass on fire extinguisher in Multi-purpose Room.
Electrical: Outdoor lighting in hallway and breezeway broken. Inadequate/broken
lighting in Room 16 and in the Multi-purpose Room.
Restrooms: No signage for Boys’ Restroom; exterior doors damaged. Missing soap in
Girls’ Restroom in the main building and in Rooms 18 and 1. Missing paper towels in
Pod SE Restroom. Broken spigots in Girls’ Restroom in the main building and in Room
8. New windows needed in the Girls’ and Boys’ Restrooms near the large playground.
Other: Stove not working well in kitchen. Two drainpipes allow water to flood student
area and walkway.
According to the Summary of Williams Inspection for Lake Elementary that we received
from West Contra Costa Unified School District, the district made the following repairs
as a result of the Spring 2005 Williams visits: Interior Surfaces---replaced ceiling tiles;
Hazardous Materials---replaced floor tiles; repaired peeling paint in Multipurpose Room
and Room 17; Fire Safety---installed extinguishers in Rooms 21 and 26; Electrical--repaired exposed wires in electric box in Room 26; Restrooms---installed paper holders,
hand towel dispensers and soap dispensers in all restrooms; Sewer---standing water with
no drainage next to portable restroom investigated and was determined not to be a sewer
problem; Playground/School Grounds---wooden benches completed;
Doors/Windows/Gates---replaced windows in Boys’ and Girls’ Restrooms by Rooms 11
and 12.
The facilities issues that were noted during the Fall 2005 visits were different from the
observations noted by the CCCOE visitation team during the Spring 2005. The
observations of the CCCOE visitation team were shared with Grace Morizawa, Principal,
and a WCCUSD Facilities representative, at the end of the visit.
Lincoln Elementary School (Visited on September 7, 2005)
Interior Surfaces: Room 122 has loose ceiling tiles.
Drinking Fountains: Towel holder near drinking fountain in Room 211 empty. Towel
holder near drinking fountain empty and no soap in Room 122. No towels or soap in
Room 200.
Restrooms: Both upstairs restrooms and restroom in Room 122 missing soap. Both
upstairs restrooms and both restrooms in Room 122 missing paper towels.
Playground/School Grounds: unused phone wire hanging off of food service room.
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According to the Summary of Williams Inspection for Lincoln Elementary that we
received from West Contra Costa Unified School District, the school has been
remodernized and it is all new. The Construction Manager is taking care of problems,
including magnet catches on doors and drinking fountains.
The facilities issues that were noted during the Fall 2005 visits were different from the
observations noted by the CCCOE visitation team during the Spring 2005. The
observations of the CCCOE visitation team were shared with Stephen Riave, Principal,
and Ed VanDerLinden, Maintenance Manager for WCCUSD, at the end of the visit.
Lovonya DeJean Middle School (Visited on September 8, 2005)
Hazardous Materials: Holes in wall in B-206, B-204, and by Counselor’s Office because
of pencil sharpener.
Fire Safety: Glass removed from fire extinguisher in Gym.
Electrical: Three broken exit lights in Gym. Flickering lighting in Girls’ Restroom in
Gym.
Drinking Fountains: Drinking fountain outside Media Center not working. Drinking
fountains in Girls’ Gym and in Multi-purpose Room did not drain. Leaking drinking
fountain in D107.
Restrooms: Missing toilet paper in one stall of Girls’ Restroom in C-108 and in Girls’
Gym. Missing soap in B-108 Girls’ Restroom. Missing paper towels in Girls’ Restroom
in 20 and Boys’ Restrooms in E121 and C109. Girls’ Restroom in Multi-purpose Room
missing faucet tops in all three sinks. Boys’ Restroom in Multi-purpose Room missing
one spigot.
Playground/School Grounds: Old base of water fountain on Playground has cracks that
are stretching out. Far right of Playground facing school has a hole left from the removal
of a basketball pole.
According to the Summary of Williams Inspection for Lovonya DeJean Middle School
that we received from West Contra Costa Unified School District, the district made the
following repairs as a result of the Spring 2005 Williams visits: Windows/Doors/Gates--repaired window in Media Center; Interior Surfaces---repaired holes on walls; Hazardous
Materials---repaired chipping paint in C-102 and Counselor’s Office; Electrical--repaired Gym electrical plug and exit signs; Structural Damage---repaired crack on wall
in Boys’ Gym; Drinking Fountains---repaired drinking fountains; Restrooms---replaced
locks; replaced paper dispensers, toilet dispensers, and soap dispensers for Restrooms.
The facilities issues that were noted during the Fall 2005 visits were different from the
observations noted by the CCCOE visitation team during the Spring 2005. The
observations of the CCCOE visitation team were shared with Antoinette Henry-Evans,
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Principal, and Ed VanDerLinden, Maintenance Manager for WCCUSD, at the end of the
visit.
Montalvin Manor Elementary School (Visited on September 6, 2005)
Drinking Fountains: The faucet in Room 136 has no running water.
Restrooms: One stall in the Girls’ Restroom was out of order in the S-Wing by the
Kindergarten classes.
According to the Summary of Williams Inspection for Montalvin Manor Elementary that
we received from West Contra Costa Unified School District, the district made the
following repairs as a result of the Spring 2005 Williams visits: Windows/Doors/Gates--repaired windows on double doors going outside Playground by Room 100; Electrical--replaced plate on electrical switch in Room 137; repaired diffuser, ballast and bulbs in
Room 28; Interior Surfaces---installed hook to hang chain from the blinds in all
classrooms; Drinking Fountains---repaired broken faucet in Kindergarten Room; repaired
drinking fountain in Multi-purpose Room and Room 155; repaired faucet in Room 136;
Restrooms---repaired electrical hand dryer in Boys’ Restroom near Room 127;
Playground/School Grounds---cut down bushes; Mechanical Systems---teachers and
custodians directed to refrain from covering classroom heating vents with paper and
boxes.
The facilities issues that were noted during the Fall 2005 visits were different from the
observations noted by the CCCOE visitation team during the Spring 2005. The
observations of the CCCOE visitation team were shared with Wendy Forrest, Principal,
and a WCCUSD Facilities representative, at the end of the visit.
Nystrom Elementary School (Visited on September 2, 2005)
Hazardous Materials: Peeling paint in 2nd floor corridor. Chipping paint in 2nd floor
corridor.
Interior Surfaces: Missing ceiling tiles in Room 4A. Missing floor tiles outside the
restroom in the Multi-Purpose Room and in the primary hallway. Loose floor tiles in the
primary hallway.
Pest/Vermin Infestation: Holes in walls outside restroom in the Multi-purpose Room.
Electrical: Exposed electrical wires in the outside lighting area.
Drinking Fountains: Drinking fountains with no water pressure on the second floor.
According to the Summary of Williams Inspection for Nystrom Elementary that we
received from West Contra Costa Unified School District, the district made the following
repairs as a result of the Spring 2005 Williams visits: Windows/Doors/Gates---repaired
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windows in Rooms 8A to 15A and Room 29; repaired hole in cyclone fence by Room 9A
Interior Surfaces---repaired floor tiles in Multi-purpose Room; repaired roof in Multipurpose Room; ceiling tiles repaired in Multi-purpose Room; Hazardous Materials--repaired cracks on stucco wall in Multi-purpose Room; Drinking Fountains---repaired
drinking fountains on 2nd floor that previously had no water pressure; Electrical--repaired ceiling lights; Structural Damage---remodernization will take care of problem
with southeast wall; Restrooms---repaired Multi-purpose Room Restroom.
The facilities issues that were noted during the Fall 2005 visits were different from the
observations noted by the CCCOE visitation team during the Spring 2005. The
observations of the CCCOE visitation team were shared with Cynthia Harris, Principal,
and a WCCUSD Facilities representative, at the end of the visit.
Peres Elementary School (Visited on September 1, 2005)
Mechanical Systems: Intake vent near Room 23 partially covered with dark gray dust.
Drinking Fountains: Room 14 sink faucet has too much pressure.
Restrooms: One of two paper towel dispensers doesn’t have paper towels in upper grade
Girls’ Restroom. None of the restrooms have paper toilet seat covers. Boys’ Restroom
in main building missing push button cover on faucet.
According to the Summary of Williams Inspection for Peres Elementary that we received
from West Contra Costa Unified School District, the district made the following repairs
as a result of the Spring 2005 Williams visits: Windows/Doors/Gates---stabilizers were
placed on bottom of construction fence to keep it upright; Interior Surfaces---ceiling tiles
were added on all three lunch rooms; Fire Safety---fire extinguisher installed in Room 10;
Electrical---replaced electric cover in Room 10; Restroom---repaired Girls’ Restroom in
the portable for Cafeteria #1.
The facilities issues that were noted during the Fall 2005 visits were different from the
observations noted by the CCCOE visitation team during the Spring 2005. The
observations of the CCCOE visitation team were shared with with Janet Scott, Principal,
and Lee Mattucci, a WCCUSD Facilities representative, at the end of the visit.
Pinole Junior High School (Visited on September 14, 2005)
Windows/Doors/Gates: Broken/missing windows in attendance area of office.
Broken/missing doors in Music Room and outside Room 22. Room 5 door has dry rot.
Metal door to hallway busted up on bottom.
Hazardous Materials: Dance Room wallpaper peeling. Peeling paint in hall by Room 13
and in Room 43. Entire overhang has chipping paper. Torn wallpaper in Rooms 11 and
6.
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Interior Surfaces: Missing ceiling tiles in Library, Girls’ Locker Room, and Rooms 15
and 36. Loose ceiling tiles in Kitchen. Broken ceiling tiles in Rooms 18 and 19.
Missing floor tiles Rooms 38, 36, 40, and the Library. Uneven floor tiles in Multipurpose Room. Holes in floor tiles in Room 9. Room 42 has crack and lots of missing
floor tiles. Loose floor tiles in Girls’ Locker Room. Holes in floor tiles in Room 34.
Water damage in Rooms 41, 37, 38, 35, 36, 40, and in the Library on the carpet.
Structural Damage: Room 37 missing outside skirt. Dry rot/mold outside skirt area of
Room 35. Holes in wall outside Room 19. Structural problem with ceramic tiles in
Boys’ Restroom near Room 10, Boys’ Restroom near Room 16, and Girls’ Restroom
near Room 12. Girls’ Restroom near Room 5 has area hole and needs to be assessed.
Fire Safety: Missing/broken fire extinguishers in hallway.
Electrical: Back section of school has four broken outside lights facing the fence near
Rooms 11 and 12. Exposed electrical wires in Room 50. No cover over capped wires in
Multi-purpose Room. Light covers missing in Dance Room and Room 33. Inadequate
lighting in Kitchen and in Rooms 44, 10, 40, 42, 43, and 41. Flickering lighting in Girls’
Restroom near Room 33. Outside hall light near Room 6 has diffuser missing. A few
missing diffusers over sky lights in Girls’ and Boys’ Restrooms and in Room 10.
Cracked diffuser in Library.
Drinking Fountains: Room 33 has drinking fountain that is capped off. No water
pressure in drinking fountain in Room 16. Drinking fountain in Room 33 no longer used.
Restrooms: Clogged toilet in Girls’ Restroom near Room 10. Broken spigots in Boys’
Restrooms by Rooms 10 and 16.
Playground / School Grounds: Benches need repair.
According to the Summary of Williams Inspection for Pinole Junior High School that we
received from West Contra Costa Unified School District, the district made the following
repairs as a result of the Spring 2005 Williams visits: Windows/Doors/Gates---repaired
walls, windows, and cyclone gates; Interior Surfaces---repaired ceiling tiles and floor
tiles; Hazardous Materials---repaired chipping paint all around the school; Structural
Damage---repaired dry rotted wall by Library and wall by Rooms 22 and 29; repaired
walls in Library; Fire Safety---installed new fire extinguisher in Room 46; Electrical—
repaired exposed wiring in Rooms 22, 35, and 36; repaired burnt out lights in Rooms 5, 7,
9, 14, 21, 28, 33, 44, and in the Library; replaced light covers in the Multi-purpose Room
and in Rooms 3, 10, 21, 26, 36, 37, and 44; Drinking Fountains---repaired drinking
fountains; Playground/School Grounds---repaired holes in asphalt by Rooms 9 and 12;
Restrooms---replaced toilet paper, towels, and soap dispensers; Gas Leaks---repaired gas
valves in Science Building.
The facilities issues that were noted during the Fall 2005 visits were different from the
observations noted by the CCCOE visitation team during the Spring 2005. The
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observations of the CCCOE visitation team were shared with Mary Allen, Principal, and
Lee Mattucci, a WCCUSD Facilities representative, at the end of the visit.
Pinole Valley High School (Visited on September 16, 2005)
Windows/Doors/Gates: Broken/missing window frame in Room 306. Broken/missing
fencing on tennis court and in Boys’ Locker Room.
Hazardous Materials: Peeling paint on eaves outside. Peeling wallpaper in several
rooms. Chipping/peeling paint on Kitchen floor.
Mechanical Systems: Pump in Boys’ Gym does not work. Pump in Girls’ Gym leaks.
Poor ventilation in Room 405.
Interior Surfaces: Stained, missing ceiling tiles with holes throughout school. Missing
floor tiles through out school. Water damage throughout school.
Pest/Vermin Infestation: Holes in walls in skirting near Rooms 407-409.
Electrical: Exposed electrical wires in Boys’ Gym, the water heater in Room 403, and in
Rooms 402 and 317. Broken switch plates in Rom 1103. Inadequate lighting in Rooms
218, 404, 316, 317, 405, 413, and 1000.
Drinking Fountains: No water pressure in drinking fountains in 300 wing and at Gym
entrance.
Restrooms: Restrooms with missing sinks by Room 203. Restrooms with broken spigots
at the Girls’ Gym entrance. Loose toilet in Girls’ Gym Restroom. Urinal boarded up in
Boys’ Locker Room Restroom. Problem with vent on restroom door.
Other: Broken mirror (severe) in Weight Room. Scaffolding needs to be strapped in
Multi-purpose Room Cafeteria. Exit signs broken in Gym. Room 1007 bookshelf needs
anchoring.
According to the Summary of Williams Inspection that we received from West Contra
Costa Unified School District for Pinole Valley High School, the district made the
following repairs as a result of the Spring 2005 Williams visits: Windows, Doors &
Gates----repaired windows; Interior Surfaces---repaired floor tiles and ceiling tiles;
Hazardous Materials---mold in Boys’ Locker Room shower extinguished; Electrical--electrical repairs made; Drinking fountains---drinking fountain in the 300 wing repaired;
Restrooms---Restrooms in stove line, in Rom 210 and in Kitchen repaired; School
Grounds---asphalt by dumpster repaired.
The facilities issues that were noted during the Fall 2005 visits were different from the
observations noted by the CCCOE visitation team during the Spring 2005. The
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observations of the CCCOE visitation team were shared with Haidee Foust, Principal,
and Lee Mattucci, a WCCUSD Facilities representative, at the end of the visit.
Portola Junior High School (Visited on September 13, 2005)
Windows/Doors/Gates: Broken/missing windows in Room 152. Broken/missing
windows in doors in Rooms 123 and 124. Brackets from old bench protruding from floor
in Boys’ Locker Room.
Hazardous Materials: Peeling paint in 200 Wing Girls’ Restroom.
Mechanical Systems: Boiler not working.
Interior Surfaces: Missing ceiling tiles throughout school. Loose ceiling tiles throughout
school. Chipped/cracked floor tiles in Room 128.
Structural Damage: Severe cracks outside Girls’ Locker Room. Cracks in all
asphalt/concrete areas.
Pest/Vermin Infestation: Holes in ceiling in 200 Wing Girls’ Restroom.
Electrical: Exposed electrical wires in Gym. Uncovered junction boxes in Gym.
Inadequate lighting in Girls’ Locker Room.
Drinking Fountains: Drinking fountains with no water pressure outside Room 203.
Drinking fountains with low water pressure in the 100 Wing South, by Room 210, and in
the 200 Wing.
Restrooms: Boys’ and Girls’ Restrooms missing toilet paper. Boys’ and Girls’
Restrooms missing soap. Missing paper towels in Boys’ Restrooms. Toilets that do not
flush in Boys’ Restrooms. Missing toilet seats in Boys’ Restroom outside Gym. Broken
spigots in Boys’ and Girls’ Restrooms.
Playground / School Grounds: Cracks in all areas of school grounds.
According to the Summary of Williams Inspection for Portola Junior High School that
we received from West Contra Costa Unified School District, the district made the
following repairs as a result of the Spring 2005 Williams visits: Mechanical Systems--ventilated restrooms with fans; Windows/Doors/Gates---repaired windows in restrooms;
repaired windows; Interior Surfaces---repaired ceiling tiles; Hazardous Materials--repaired water damage and peeling paint; Structural Damage---repaired cracks on walls;
Electrical---repaired electric lights; Drinking Fountains---repaired drinking fountains;
Sewer---dug up sewer line, replaced bad spot in line and cleared clogged sewer;
Restrooms---paper, soap dispenser holders, and toilet tissue holders checked in all
restrooms.
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The facilities issues that were noted during the Fall 2005 visits were different from the
observations noted by the CCCOE visitation team during the Spring 2005. The
observations of the CCCOE visitation team were shared with Kal Phan, Principal, and a
WCCUSD Facilities representative, at the end of the visit.
Richmond High School (Visited on September 19, 2005)
Gas Leaks: Water heater in Girls’ Gym Boiler Room needs strap.
Windows/Doors/Gates: Broken/missing windows in Gyms. Accordion doors breaking in
Room 666.
Mechanical Systems: Poor ventilation in Rooms 650-660 in Science Building. Vents are
covered in Room 339.
Interior Surfaces: Missing ceiling tiles in Gyms and in Rooms 309, 635, and 655. Loose
ceiling tiles in Rooms 303, 310, 338, 339, 334, 604, 659, and 438. Missing floor tiles in
Rooms 362, 604, 651, at the base of Room 655, and near the carpet in Rooms 661 and
607.
Electrical: Hanging fixture in Room 657. Uncovered switch plates in Room 337.
Inadequate lighting in Gym and in Rooms 311, 339, 338, 661, and 675.
Restrooms: All restrooms missing soap. Locked Boys’ and Girls’ Restrooms in eating
area. Broken spigots in Boys’ and Girls’ Restrooms in eating area. Leak in toilets in
Boys’ and Girls’ Locker Rooms. Loose toilet in Boys’ Locker Room. Broken glass on
door by restroom in Girls’ Locker Room from broken mirror.
Kitchen: odor in refrigerated walk-in box. Dirty floors. Leaking sinks.
Room 635: Fume hood in laboratory area is non-functional---neither the sink nor the fan
work. Four lab benches require plumbing repairs. Poor ventilation. Safety equipment
needs repairing---eye wash has block in one spigot. Lighting fixtures need to be
replaced. Table for laminar flow hood needs to be assembled. Autoclave needs to be
installed in preparation room. Electrical wiring needs to be updated. Old computers and
printer need to be disposed of properly.
According to the Summary of Williams Inspection that we received from West Contra
Costa Unified School District for Richmond High School, the district made the following
repairs as a result of the Spring 2005 Williams visits: Windows, Doors & Gates---repaired window frame double doors in Rooms 430 and 439; Interior Surfaces---repaired
floor tiles and carpet in Library, repaired ceiling tiles and replaced missing floor tiles in
Music Room, 250 building, and Rooms 650 and 659, made window repairs in Girls’
Gym, old Body Shop and in Room 656; Electrical---repaired lights, bulbs, ballast,
diffusers, and exposed wire on electric panel in Music Room and in Room 205;
Restrooms---repaired soap dispenser in Boys’ and Girls’ Restrooms in Industrial Art
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Wing and repaired leaking sink; Drinking Fountains---fixed leaking faucet in Kitchen;
School Grounds---made repairs.
The facilities issues that were noted during the Fall 2005 visits were different from the
observations noted by the CCCOE visitation team during the Spring 2005. The
observations of the CCCOE visitation team were shared with Teresa Ishmael, Principal,
and Lee Mattucci, a WCCUSD Facilities representative at the end of the visit.
Stege Elementary School (Visited on August 30, 2005)
Hazardous Materials: Areas/rooms with peeling paint include hallway, Primary Girls’
Restroom and Primary Boys’ Restroom
Structural Damage: Ramp to Room 25 needs brace. Wall outside Room 9 has rotting
wood.
Electrical: Exposed electrical wires on the ceiling of Room 25. The Library has 3
broken diffusers. Inadequate lighting in Multi-purpose Room restrooms; need covers.
Drinking Fountains: One drinking fountain with no water pressure in hallway.
Restrooms: K8 Area has restroom missing soap.
According to the Summary of Williams Inspection for Stege Elementary that we received
from West Contra Costa Unified School District, the district made the following repairs
as a result of the Spring 2005 Williams visits: Windows/Doors/Gates---broken windows
and Portero Street gates repaired; Interior Surfaces---repaired hole in sheetrock, floor
tiles, ceiling tiles, and peeling paint in Room 9 Kindergarten Restroom; Structural
Damage---repaired hole in exterior wall by Room 1; Drinking Fountains---repaired
drinking fountains in Multi-purpose Room and front office; Restrooms---repaired towel
holder, repaired toilet tissue holder, and replaced toilet partition in Room 9 Restrooms;
Electrical---repaired exterior electric cable and replaced light diffuser.
The facilities issues that were noted during the Fall 2005 visits were different from the
observations noted by the CCCOE visitation team during the Spring 2005. The
observations of the CCCOE visitation team were shared with Linda Adams, Principal,
and Lee Mattucci, WCCUSD Facilities representative, at the end of the visit.
Tara Hills Elementary School (Visited on August 31, 2005)
Interior Surfaces: Room 20 has one ceiling tile loose. The Food Service area has loose
ceiling tiles. Room 19 has one loose ceiling tile and one broken ceiling tile. Room 24
has a broken ceiling tile.
Drinking Fountains: One drinking fountain is leaking and does not have pressure.
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According to the Summary of Williams Inspection for Tara Hills Elementary that we
received from West Contra Costa Unified School District, the school was under
reconstruction and the visitation team did not note any facility issues during the Spring
2005 visit.
The facilities issues that were noted during the Fall 2005 visits had not been noted by the
CCCOE visitation team during the Spring 200 visitation. The observations of the
CCCOE visitation team were shared with Laura Casdia, Principal, and a WCCUSD
Facilities representative, at the end of the visit.
Transition Learning Center (Visited on September 1, 2005)
Interior Surfaces: Ceiling tiles need repair in Room 33.
Restrooms: Boys’ and Girls’ Restrooms missing soap. Boys’ and Girls’ Restrooms
missing sinks. In Girls’ Restroom, two broken tiles by light switch going to hallway
door.
According to the Summary of Williams Inspection for Transition Learning Center that we
received from West Contra Costa Unified School District, the district made the following
repairs as a result of the Spring 2005 Williams visits: Windows/Doors/Gates---repaired
window in front of Room 3; Interior Surfaces---repaired ceiling tiles in Rooms 1, 2, and
33; replaced floor tiles in Rooms 1 and 2; Electrical---repaired ceiling lights; repaired
diffusers and ballast in Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 33, and in Office; Restrooms---repaired exposed
pipe missing in sink in Boys’ and Girls’ Restrooms; replaced soap dispenser in Boys’ and
Girls’ Restrooms.
The facilities issues that were noted during the Fall 2005 visits were different from the
observations noted by the CCCOE visitation team during the Spring 2005. The
observations of the CCCOE visitation team were shared with Baby Raff, Principal, and a
WCCUSD Facilities representative, at the end of the visit.
Verde Elementary School (Visited on September 2, 2005)
Windows/Doors/Gates: Front of Kitchen has cracked windows.
Electrical: Front set of lights in Library do not work.
Drinking Fountains: Outside drinking fountain has one side with low pressure. Fountain
by office has water pressure that is too high (turned off to avoid slick floors). Fountain
by kitchen leaks (turned off to avoid slick floors). Classroom faucets work but fittings
seem loose.
Restrooms: Missing soap dispenser button in L-20. Kitchen restroom has bent toilet
paper and seat cover holders. M-06 and M-07 Restrooms are locked. Toilet seat half
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broken in M-07. Destroyed concrete picnic table on school grounds. Holes in wall by
urinal in C-30.
Other: C-30 has graffiti on walls. Taped over alarm in C-27.
According to the Summary of Williams Inspection for Verde Elementary that we
received from West Contra Costa Unified School District, the district made the following
repairs as a result of the Spring 2005 Williams visits: Interior Surfaces---repaired roof in
Library; Restrooms---supplied restrooms with soap dispensers and toilet paper; Drinking
Fountains---untightened faucets is an issue with the contractor, as the school is under
construction.
The facilities issues that were noted during the Fall 2005 visits were different from the
observations noted by the CCCOE visitation team during the Spring 2005. The
observations of the CCCOE visitation team were shared with Rosemary Mauldin,
Principal, and a WCCUSD Facilities representative, at the end of the visit.
The CCCOE visitation teams did not note any facilities-related issues for the following
school:
Riverside Elementary School (Visited on August 31, 2005)
According to the Summary of Williams Inspection that we received from West Contra
Costa Unified School District for Riverside Elementary School, the school is a new
facility. The observations of the CCCOE visitation team were shared with Greg
Santiago, Principal, and a WCCUSD Facilities representative.
Finally, the Williams school listed below was closed before the start of the 2005-06
academic year, and as a result, the Contra Costa County Office of Education did not visit
the school facility:
Seaview Elementary School
School Accountability Report Card:
The School Accountability Report Card (SARC) for the 2003-04 school year was
available for review. The Contra Costa County Office of Education will verify the 200405 SARC for the West Contra Costa Unified School District Williams Schools for “the
accuracy of data reported on the school accountability report card with respect to the
availability of sufficient textbooks and instructional materials as defined by Section
60119 and the safety, cleanliness, and adequacy of school facilities, including good repair
as required by Sections 17014, 17032.5, 17070.75, and 17089” in Fall, 2005.
In reference to the annual review of Teacher Assignment/Misassignment, please note
the following information:
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The findings for the 2005-06 school year Williams assignment monitoring for
West Contra Costa Unified School District determined that a total of 211 teachers are
under review. Documentation needs to be provided to demonstrate that 41 teachers are
covered by a Teacher Consent Form. Eighty-one teachers are applying for the
appropriate Credential, including CLAD, or providing verification. Eighty-nine teachers
are considered to be misassigned pending clarification of assignment questions.
In reference to the Uniform Complaint information, the quarterly complaint report from
the West Contra Costa Unified School District provides the following information:
No complaints were filed with any school in the district as of October 5, 2005. A
revised Uniform Complaint Board Policy was adopted by the West Contra Costa Unified
School District on November 2, 2005.
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH A. OVICK, Ed.D.
Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools
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BARBARA BERMAN, Ph.D.
Special Projects Coordinator