SCHOOLS & KIDS PUSD $1057 to file a candidate statement: Over a thousand dollars to file with a candidate statement is a deterrent to many people. Still the fact that we have two open seats lets candidates feel they have a fair chan... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Julie Testa, a member of the Foothill High School community, on Aug 1, 2008 at 1:50 pm There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 7, 2008 at 11:11 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Final decision affirms earlier ruling in favor of Signature In a final decision that could cost the Pleasanton school district several million dollars, Alameda County Superior Court Judge George C. Hernandez has ruled that it never had... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 26, 2008 at 9:27 am There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 4, 2008 at 10:59 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Voice Recorders in the Classroom
I think all classrooms should have a recording device that we can be reviewed if a student reports unprofessional conduct in the classroom. It would also benefit ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Ellen, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jul 24, 2008 at 2:39 pm There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 30, 2008 at 11:58 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Algebra for all eighth-graders? I'm concerned about the CA Board of Education mandating that all eighth-graders pass Algebra 1. Some kids take it as an AP class, but I know not all kids have developed the lo... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Logical concern, a resident of the Hacienda Gardens neighborhood, on Jul 14, 2008 at 4:26 pm There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 30, 2008 at 12:06 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Editorial If you haven't read through the 36-page response by the Pleasant school district to Judge George C. Hernandez's tentative ruling in favor of Signature Properties over building... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 12, 2008 at 6:18 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 13, 2008 at 10:32 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Column Longtime school board member Pat Kernan has been taking it on the chin lately in both the media and at a recent school board meeting where school activist Julie Testa asked th... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 11, 2008 at 10:54 am There have been 63 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 1, 2008 at 11:56 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Are our school leaders truly selecting the best and brightest to teach our children? My husband and I relocated to Pleasanton because of the quality of our schools. Top schools should recruit top talent, don't you think? I know of two schools in our area, elem... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Concerned, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jul 7, 2008 at 5:12 pm There have been 89 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 28, 2008 at 1:24 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Four promoted in Pleasanton Police Department New Police Chief Michael Fraser announced the promotions of Sergeants Craig Eicher and Michael Elerick to the rank of lieutenant and Officers Joseph Leonardo and Leigh Ridgers... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 6, 2008 at 5:29 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 11, 2008 at 1:44 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Editorial Superintendent John Casey wisely took consideration of a possible parcel tax off the school board's table last week, saying that this year's budget shortfall for Pleasanton wi... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 5, 2008 at 9:41 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 6, 2008 at 12:45 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Pleasanton man leads 'Campaign to Restore the Original Dream' Although Camp Loma Mar is nestled nearly 70 miles south of Pleasanton in the redwood forests by Half Moon Bay, it is a favorite camp location for many Pleasanton children and ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jun 23, 2008 at 2:45 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jun 23, 2008 at 2:45 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Presenting the class of 2008 Bayley Adams
Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=4087 posted Friday, June 6, 2008, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jun 18, 2008 at 2:54 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 23, 2008 at 12:12 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS School district stands by litigation over Neal School After meeting in closed session Tuesday afternoon regarding the judge's ruling in favor of Signature Properties, the school district briefly reported on discussion, but will w... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jun 18, 2008 at 8:50 am There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 26, 2008 at 9:47 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Council OKs Staples location for ice rink The City Council Tuesday night approved by a vote of 4-1 a master plan for a 17-acre community park in Staples Ranch with 10 acres to be set aside for a proposed two-story ice... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jun 12, 2008 at 10:27 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 17, 2008 at 7:47 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Judge rules in favor of Signature Properties over construction of Neal Elementary "Ambiguous" was the word used in a tentative ruling delivered by a judge in the case of Signature Properties v. Pleasanton Unified School District.
The ruling was released ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jun 10, 2008 at 7:54 pm There have been 63 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 19, 2008 at 8:05 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Class of 2008 T
Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=4088 posted Friday, June 6, 2008, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jun 9, 2008 at 7:59 am There have been 52 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 7, 2008 at 4:46 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Celebrating Chinese culture Pleasanton will be the center for Chinese cultural celebration in the Tri-Valley. Five years strong, the event is from noon to 10 p.m. Feb. 17 at Amador Theater and Amador Val... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jun 6, 2008 at 12:59 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 20, 2008 at 1:56 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Amador team chosen to represent at G8 Summit event Students from Amador Valley High School have been selected to represent the United States in the in the 2008 Junior 8 competition, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF announced.
Read t... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 23, 2008 at 3:29 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 23, 2008 at 3:29 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Our Schools, Drugs & Violence Per a new SF Chronicle analysis of statewide suspension data for the 2006-07 school year, see how our Pleasanton schools did (be sure to check the schools’ details):
http://w... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by firstgen, a resident of the Pheasant Ridge neighborhood, on May 19, 2008 at 3:35 pm
SCHOOLS & KIDS Signature Properties v. school district case trial begins After more than five years of very-public dispute, another—and possibly decisive phase of the litigation between the Pleasanton school district and the city's premier ho... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 18, 2008 at 9:30 am There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 24, 2008 at 11:34 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS School board member's residency called into question A few residents claiming school board trustee Pat Kernan is in violation of residency requirements led the Pleasanton Unified School District to seek legal counsel, the Weekly... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 16, 2008 at 6:18 pm There have been 54 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 30, 2008 at 12:48 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS School board member's residency called into question A few residents claiming school board trustee Pat Kernan is in violation of residency requirements led the Pleasanton Unified School District to seek legal counsel, the Weekly... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 16, 2008 at 11:48 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 16, 2008 at 6:39 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS GATE Plan Flawed Everyone is talking about cutting administrators. I agree! Look at the GATE plan or the school site plans. How much money out of those plans goes to pay district office adm... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Peter, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood, on May 12, 2008 at 7:27 am There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 1, 2008 at 5:12 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Amador Valley We the People makes top 10 finals at Nationals! The Amador Valley "We the People" competition civics team has just found out that they are in the 10 ten out of 50 competing states after 2 days of preliminary competition and... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Civic Minded, a member of the Amador Valley High School community, on May 4, 2008 at 7:48 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 12, 2008 at 5:17 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Saving Planet Earth at Hearst school When it comes to observing Earth Day next Tuesday, students and their parents at Hearst Elementary School have to go no farther than to their new outdoor classroom and science... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 30, 2008 at 2:25 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 30, 2008 at 2:25 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Non-Resident School Board Member will participate in a board meeting by phone from his home in Camino Ca. Pleasanton school board member, Pat Kernan, will participate in a board meeting by phone from his home in Camino Ca.
What is the districts justification?
This is on the PUSD... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Outraged, a member of the Amador Valley High School community, on Apr 29, 2008 at 4:29 pm There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 6, 2008 at 1:01 am.
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