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The Next Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees is Friday February 7, 2025 at 10:00AM
The next Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees, is scheduled for February 7, 2025 at WPUSD District Office/City Hall Building - 4th Floor Conference Room, 600 Sixth Street, Lincoln, CA 95648 at 10:00am
The Agenda can be found here when it is posted 24 hours prior to the meeting.
.NOTICE REGARDING PREQUALIFICATION FOR QUALIFYING DISTRICT PROJECTS
WESTERN PLACER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Notice is hereby given by Western Placer Unified School District (“District”) that general contractors and mechanical, electrical and plumbing subcontractors planning to submit a bid or proposal for qualifying District projects (each a “Project”) in the twelve months following prequalification will be required to prequalify pursuant to Public Contract Code § 20111.6 prior to bidding or submitting a proposal. Prequalification application packages are available on the District’s website (www.wpusd.org) or at the District Office located at: 600 Sixth Street, Suite 400, Lincoln, California, 95648. Prequalification application packets must be completed and returned to the District Office no later than 2:00 p.m., February 14, 2025.
This prequalification packet includes a questionnaire and financial statement, to be verified under oath. The District will use the information and documentation required by the packet to prequalify general contractors and mechanical, electrical and plumbing subcontractors in accordance with applicable law.
For information regarding the prequalification process, please contact Michael Adell, Director of Facilities, at (916) 645-5100.
Update as of October 17, 2024
OCTOBER 17, 2024
WPUSD FILES COMPLAINT AGAINST THE GATHERING INN (TGI)
The Western Placer Unified School District has filed a complaint in Placer County Superior Court in response to The Gathering Inn’s (TGI) acquisition of property within close proximity to several District schools, where TGI intends to operate a medical respite center for unhoused individuals. WPUSD takes its responsibility to protect and ensure a safe educational environment for its students, staff, and community with the upmost seriousness. TGI’s failure to engage with the District and community during the planning process for this facility has created a situation the District believes poses imminent safety risks to students and the potential to disrupt school operations. Additionally, the lawsuit names the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) which granted TGI $6.45 million through a Community Care Expansion (CCE) Grant based on a process that bypassed critical safeguards for the community.
Click here to read the complaint.
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WPUSD Pursues Legal Action Regarding The Gathering Inn Respite Facility
Lincoln, CA, September 6, 2024 — The Western Placer Unified School District (WPUSD) has taken legal action in response to the recent establishment of a medical respite center by The Gathering Inn (TGI) at 1660 Third Street, Lincoln. The facility, intended to house up to 100 individuals experiencing homelessness, is located within 400 yards of Glen Edwards Middle School, 600 yards of First Street Elementary School, and less than a mile from Creekside Oaks Elementary School and Lincoln High School.
WPUSD has significant concerns regarding the proximity of the center to its schools and the potential health and safety risks it poses to students, especially during school hours. The district is also troubled by the lack of communication and transparency from TGI, as the district and City of Lincoln were only made aware of the project location after the property sale was finalized on August 14, 2024.
"WPUSD believes that community engagement and transparency are essential when projects of this nature are proposed near schools. Unfortunately, we were not given any opportunity to provide input or voice our concerns," stated Board President Jason Price. "Our decision to pursue legal action is driven by our responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of our students and staff."
While WPUSD acknowledges the importance of supporting unhoused individuals in the region, the district emphasizes that its legal action is not a reflection of a lack of compassion. Instead, it represents a commitment to safeguarding students and ensuring transparency in decisions that impact the school community.
Concerns Regarding the Respite Facility:
- Proximity to school campuses
- Increased potential for unsafe situations during school hours
- Lack of transparency and community outreach in the project’s planning
WPUSD reiterates its dedication to the safety of students and staff while remaining committed to upholding transparency in community projects. The district seeks a collaborative approach to ensure all concerns are addressed.
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Statement for print/download located HERE.
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Have a student starting TK or Kindergarten next school year?
Come learn about each program, the registration process, and the different options for your child at the information session!
25-26 New Student Registration: TK-Kinder Parent Information Meeting (Virtual ONLY)
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
English Presentation: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Virtual Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/env-xiyz-tvk
Spanish Presentation: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Virtual Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/hnt-rtnk-bqi
NOTE: If you are unable to attend, the meetings will be recorded and posted on our website.
We proudly announce that Western Placer Unified School District received a Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Award for making improvements to the nutritional quality of our district’s school meals.
Awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) in collaboration with Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK), Western Placer USD received the Innovation in the Preparation of School Meals Award for our work in introducing several new freshly prepared menu offerings for our students!
Innovation in the Preparation of School Meals Award winners incorporated new menu items that are prepared from scratch using a local agricultural product or USDA food in accordance with the USDA recipe standardization process and incorporated student engagement.
AFHK is recognizing school districts to spotlight innovative practices, student and community engagement activities, and strategies schools have used to provide meals that are consistent with the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans – all as part of a cooperative agreement to develop and implement the USDA FNS’s Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative. Learn more about the Healthy Meals Incentives at www.healthymealsincentives.org
Healthy school meals are an essential part of the school environment and a proven tool for improving a child’s health, growth, development, and educational outcomes. AFHK and USDA are committed to working together to strengthen school meals and investment in a bright future for our children.
We received close to a 1000 responses in our SY 23-24 Student, Parent and Staff Survey! We appreciate all the feedback and are excited to do even better in SY 24-25. Check out the survey results and our planned changes to address our communities concerns below!
Want to learn more about our WPUSD Food Service program and the efforts we are making to improve school food for our students? Check out our video from School Food Pros HERE
Bon appetit: Western Placer schools move toward scratch cooking
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Learn how to Western Placer Unified is helping students strengthen their connection with food.