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Janitorial firm cleans up with Peralta contracts

Janitorial firm cleans up with Peralta contracts

Board of Trustees plans to extend engagement for Ray & Associates
David Rowe, Associate Editor September 24, 2021

While most businesses suffered during the pandemic, an Antioch-based janitorial firm prospered due, in large part, to six figure contracts from the Peralta Community College District (PCCD). Ray...

Security official says district’s latest security move may trigger a lawsuit

Security official says district’s latest security move may trigger a lawsuit

A1 Protective Services edged out in vendor consolidation
David Rowe, Associate Editor August 10, 2021

The Peralta Community College District’s (PCCD) recent decision to shift all security responsibilities to Marina Security Services was not well received by the vendor pushed out by the consolidation,...

Accrediting Commission maintains Peralta’s probation status

Accrediting Commission maintains Peralta’s probation status

Follow-up reports and site visits scheduled for October
David Rowe, Associate Editor June 29, 2021

The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC), in a much-anticipated decision at its June meeting, “acted to continue to impose...

New developments in Peralta security plan

New developments in Peralta security plan

Consulting firm awarded $85K contract and newly released applications raise questions
David Rowe, Associate Editor June 25, 2021

Knowledge Saves Lives (KSL), the Merced-based security consulting firm, was awarded an expanded contract by the Peralta Community College District board of trustees during Tuesday's regular meeting.  KSL...

Board of Trustees pass on all three Chancellor finalists

Board of Trustees pass on all three Chancellor finalists

Contract for Interim Chancellor Jackson extended through June 2022
David Rowe, Associate Editor June 19, 2021

If the selection of a permanent chancellor for the Peralta Community College District (PCCD) was a multiple choice test question, the Board of Trustees just answered “none of the above.” In a...

Jackson considering new RFP for unarmed security vendors

Jackson considering new RFP for unarmed security vendors

Community Ready Corps and Zulu unable to meet May 1 deadline for licenses
David Rowe, Associate Editor May 13, 2021

In a May 7 “Chancellor’s Update” email, Interim Chancellor Jannett Jackson announced the Peralta district may issue a new request for proposal (RFP) that clearly states the requirement for a Private...

Earlier security firm operated by Fife and Harper received citations from California Regulatory Agency

Earlier security firm operated by Fife and Harper received citations from California Regulatory Agency

Two instances of employee misconduct in 2007 and 2008 resulted in fines
David Rowe, Associate Editor May 5, 2021

Story updated on May 6, 2021 to include a quote from Jason Russell, Founder/President of Secure Education Consultants Prior to establishing Community Ready Corps (CRC), the community-based security...

Peralta leadership instability cited by bond rating agency for downgrades

Peralta leadership instability cited by bond rating agency for downgrades

Two 2020 Peralta bonds maintain 'investment grade' despite lower ratings assigned by Fitch
David Rowe, Associate Editor May 5, 2021

Fitch Ratings, one of the “big three” firms providing ratings for municipal bonds, issued a press release on March 24 announcing the downgrade of two 2020 general obligation bonds issued by the...

Other districts express interest in Peralta’s security plan

Other districts express interest in Peralta’s security plan

But are not yet ready to replicate it, most still rely upon their own police forces or local law enforcement
David Rowe April 6, 2021

The Peralta board of trustees knew they were taking a bold and historic step last December when they voted to end their long-standing contract with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) and...

Chancellor Oakley promises continued monitoring of Peralta despite calls for more drastic action

Chancellor Oakley promises continued monitoring of Peralta despite calls for more drastic action

Problems at Peralta and SF City College called 'chronic and ongoing' by other Board of Governors members
David Rowe, Associate Editor March 23, 2021

Story updated on March 24, 2021 with comments from Mark Johnson, Peralta district spokesperson State Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley pledged to continue “monitoring the situation” at the Peralta district...

Peralta district agrees to restore FAS listserv by May 31 

Peralta district agrees to restore FAS listserv by May 31 

Settlement with Peralta Federation of Teachers reverses controversial decision by previous Chancellor
David Rowe, Associate Editor March 22, 2021

Jennifer Shanoski, President of the Peralta Federation of Teachers (PFT), sent an email to the Peralta faculty on March 19 advising them that a settlement has been reached with the Peralta district...

Peralta district finds new CTO from within its own ranks

Peralta district finds new CTO from within its own ranks

Antoine Mehouelley selected after nationwide search
David Rowe, Associate Editor March 17, 2021

Five months after announcing a nationwide search for a new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), the Peralta district decided to promote from within to fill the position. Antoine Mehouelley, who has served...

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