SCHOOLS & KIDS WHY CAN'T PUSD WRITE A BALLOT MEASURE THAT GUARANTEES WHAT PARENTS WANT? I've read the blogs and all the information from the different parcel tax sites.
The deal breaker for me is that the ballot doesn't guarantee the things I want for my child's... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Also Waiting, a resident of the Golden Eagle neighborhood, on May 29, 2009 at 7:10 pm There have been 29 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 31, 2009 at 3:25 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Why can't pleasantonparceltaxinfo add or subtract? They have a headline called "BREAKING NEWS - Federal Stimulus to Avert Cuts" but fail to mention the additional $6.8 - $9 million in state cuts to Pleasanton Unified added to... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Still waiting, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on May 29, 2009 at 6:36 pm There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 29, 2009 at 9:35 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Its about the kids Measure G is all about keeping programs for the kids and keeping the schools great. Let's make sure we're focused on the kids.
Measure G will:
Keep class sizes small in... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by FOR THE KIDS, a member of the Foothill High School community, on May 29, 2009 at 12:26 pm There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 29, 2009 at 8:11 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Births Ryan Pierce and Katherine Grace Schmalz
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, May 29, 2009, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 29, 2009 at 11:32 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 30, 2009 at 2:04 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Frustrated by School Funding? Control what you can. The news was grim at Tuesday’s Pleasanton School Board meeting. The budget shortfall has now grown from 9.7M to an estimated 18.6M. Even with federal stimulus, the district ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Dan Copenhagen, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood, on May 29, 2009 at 11:11 am There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 31, 2009 at 3:45 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Arkin's early budget idea finally clarified Interesting article in the Independent explaining the truth about trustee Arkin's budget ideas earlier this year. The last two paragraphs are quoted:
Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Independent reader, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on May 29, 2009 at 7:06 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 29, 2009 at 9:57 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS High school 'JamFest' kicks off concerts in the park at 6:30 p.m. tonight Young musicians will show off their talents starting at 6:30 p.m. this evening at JamFest, a special youth concert that will kick off the summertime concerts in the park at Li... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 28, 2009 at 10:30 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 29, 2009 at 11:23 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Why I can't give up S & C I don't expect a sympathetic ear by posting this here, but I feel compelled to tell you the honest truth from one teacher's perspective. My husband worked in the private sect... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by PUSD teacher, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on May 28, 2009 at 9:03 pm There have been 65 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 1, 2009 at 7:53 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Outer space in the nearby hills On any given day, the Chabot Space & Science Center is teeming with excited children.
Read the full story here Web Link posted... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 28, 2009 at 5:40 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 28, 2009 at 6:00 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS P-Town teacher salaries Has anyone researched the salaries of Pleasanton teachers and the surrounding communities, and in general Bay Area teacher salaries? How about their schedules on raises, start... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by ?????, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood, on May 28, 2009 at 12:07 pm There have been 68 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 12, 2009 at 1:27 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS I see many yes on G signs on lawns. I have noticed a lot of Yes on G signs on people’s lawns. I have not seen one No on G sign yet, although there might be a few. After reading all the posts and articles on G I’... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Wondering, a resident of the Parkside neighborhood, on May 28, 2009 at 11:57 am There have been 29 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 31, 2009 at 9:38 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Parcel Tax Election 2010 Something to think about for those still deciding on how to vote on Measure G, and seeking opinions of those not adamantly against taxes in general.
Let's make the assumpti... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Four Eyes, a resident of the Carlton Oaks neighborhood, on May 27, 2009 at 9:42 pm There have been 44 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 1, 2009 at 6:06 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Science Event at Amador Valley I chaperoned a field trip to Amador Valley with my second grader today. I want to share with all of you the astounding things that are happening with our kids in this district... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Mom of 2, a member of the Walnut Grove Elementary School community, on May 27, 2009 at 9:37 pm There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 29, 2009 at 6:24 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS My observations about people who vote yes on Measure G and those who vote No Prior to this special election, I did not know which way I would vote on Measure G. I have read the Pleasanton Weekly blogs on and off and kept notes by points made by each si... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Kate, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on May 27, 2009 at 9:25 pm There have been 20 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 28, 2009 at 11:47 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Letter: Vote yes on G for children's sake Dear Editor,
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, May 8, 2009, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 27, 2009 at 7:41 pm There have been 19 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 31, 2009 at 10:53 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS State budget worsens as residents head to the polls Tuesday Trouble at the state level is again trickling down to the Pleasanton Unified School District. More reductions to education funding is expected as voters will decide the fate o... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 27, 2009 at 6:10 pm There have been 53 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 1, 2009 at 8:30 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS School Board Members My friends and I were talking the other day about how the parcel tax issue has really divided the community.
One friend said that it's certainly made her start watching the ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Having some fun, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood, on May 27, 2009 at 4:40 pm There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 28, 2009 at 2:12 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS If you are a teacher and Measure G fails... They are always looking for help at the fair during the summer. AV teacher and varsity basketball coach Don Underwood works there during the county fair. Also some teachers pa... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Helping out, a resident of the Pheasant Ridge neighborhood, on May 27, 2009 at 1:46 pm There have been 16 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 29, 2009 at 9:54 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS EVOLUTION BEING TAGUHT IN PLEASANTON SCHOOLS It has come to my attention that the theory of evolution is being taught in the public schools in your city of Pleasanton. Any effort to have Scientific Creationism taught is... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Teacher, a resident of another community, on May 27, 2009 at 12:02 pm There have been 24 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 28, 2009 at 7:40 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Make-A-Wish Foundation Bankrupted The president of the altruistic foundation says it’s not the countries economic hard times but something much devious. A 12 year old child stricken with cancer from Boulder, C... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by AP Reporter, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood, on May 27, 2009 at 11:38 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 28, 2009 at 12:03 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Will Measure G pass? This is not a question of whether you want it to pass or not, but whether you think it will pass? Will the school board's special election mean that (as they hope) those who w... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Concerned Student, a resident of the Valencia neighborhood, on May 27, 2009 at 11:10 am There have been 19 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 28, 2009 at 12:56 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Teachers have bigger problems than G... WASHINGTON—A shocking report released by the U.S. Department of Education this week revealed that a growing number of the nation's educators struggle on a daily basis with som... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Pen, a resident of the Bonde Ranch neighborhood, on May 27, 2009 at 10:28 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 28, 2009 at 6:45 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS What a teacher has to say about Measure G This was posted on another thread. I know that some of the Yes on G people will immediately say that this wasn't really a teacher, but please look at the solutions this poste... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by parent, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on May 27, 2009 at 9:46 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 27, 2009 at 11:59 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Foothill band director marches on after 41 years Hundreds are expected to celebrate the 41-year musical legacy of Foothill High School's only band director Bob Moorefield, as he retires this year.
Read the full story here ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 27, 2009 at 8:28 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 27, 2009 at 9:52 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Get out and vote June 2nd The "NO" voters need to get out and vote on June 2nd. If the "NO" voters stay home thinking that the vote they would have cast does not matter, then think again. It takes on... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Peter, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on May 26, 2009 at 4:19 pm There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 28, 2009 at 11:37 pm.
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