4CD Strategic Goals 2025-2030

Responsibly, proactively, and sustainably steward 4CD resources.

Prudently steward Contra Costa County’s investment in 4CD by sustainably and strategically leveraging all resources. Prioritize fiscal responsibility and environmental sustainability, recognizing their integral connection to student success and institutional resilience.

Priority 1

Allocate financial, human, and capital resources strategically and responsibly to enhance student success, ensure financial integrity and stability, and promote long-term institutional excellence.

Suggested Strategies and Progress Measures

1. Regularly monitor districtwide performance on the Student- Centered Funding Formula metrics and share the results broadly to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

2. Develop models and projections to assess how decisions, interventions, and strategies may influence future funding and financial sustainability.

3. Continuously assess 4CD’s funding composition and proactively diversify revenue sources.

4. Regularly assess 4CD’s financial state using the Sound Fiscal Management Checklist.

Priority 2

Optimize operational efficiencies by streamlining standard processes and eliminating unnecessary complexity.

Suggested Strategies and Progress Measures

1. Identify and assess key districtwide processes that impact employee workload and operational efficiency, with a focus on improving those that are repetitive and manual and increase liabilities.

2. Engage appropriate districtwide workgroups or form ad hoc taskforces to achieve process improvement goals and communicate progress widely.

3. Recognize 4CD teams and employees who contribute to identifying and implementing successful process improvements.

Priority 3

Support a strong and secure technology infrastructure that enhances workforce efficiency, delivers excellent service to students and employees, and maintains high security and privacy standards.

Suggested Strategies and Progress Measures

1. Assess and address ongoing infrastructure improvement needs.

2. Regularly review and update technology-related policies and practices to ensure alignment with industry standards and federal and state regulations related to security, risk mitigation, and access control.

Priority 4

Develop and implement practices and procedures that promote sustainability, environmental stewardship, proactive maintenance, and long-term resilience in all areas of the District.

Suggested Strategies and Progress Measures

1. Annually evaluate progress on 4CD’s Districtwide Energy and Sustainability Goals to assess advancement toward 2030 benchmarks.

2. Track the adoption of practices and process improvements that demonstrate environmental stewardship and replicate best practices across District sites.