SCHOOLS & KIDS Measure G and Monsanto I noticed that Measure G states the money will go towards ensuring 'safe', 'clean' schools. That means the money will go towards paying Monsanto for Round Up, toxic to chil... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Laura, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jun 2, 2009 at 1:15 pm There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 3, 2009 at 8:43 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Where to get the most immediate and accurate results on Measure G? OK, I voted, and did it the old fashioned way at Walnut Grove. Now I want the results as soon as possible and accurately of course. I'd surprised to see it (on TV) on the news... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Frank Trigg, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood, on Jun 2, 2009 at 12:50 pm There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 3, 2009 at 7:38 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Where are we supposed to go to vote? If we want to vote today. where would we go to do that? READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by alana, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jun 2, 2009 at 10:49 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 2, 2009 at 6:47 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Breaking News: Pleasanton defeats measure G
Whoops...might have jumped the gun a little. Never the less, it will be interesting to see the break down of the percentage of people in support of G and opposed to it. READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Pleasanton Parent, a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood, on Jun 2, 2009 at 9:19 am There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 2, 2009 at 10:56 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Herald Editorial: Pleasanton voters should pass Measure G Web Link
"While we would prefer that the state provide equitable money for all districts, it's clear that the governor and ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Herald fan, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jun 2, 2009 at 8:38 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 2, 2009 at 6:49 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Mrs. Williams Says Farewell It’s { Been} a wonderful life!
A personal history and a letter of gratitude to the Pleasanton community.....it has been a pleasure to serve you!
This is a letter of grat... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Sherry Williams, a member of the Donlon Elementary School community, on Jun 2, 2009 at 8:34 am There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 3, 2009 at 8:14 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS The Buck Stops Here ... As I journeyed Coast Highway 1 to Monterey this past weekend, I passed Watsonville, home of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District, a small, underachieving coastal district... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Parent of two, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jun 1, 2009 at 12:55 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 2, 2009 at 11:04 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Measure G or Measure N? Suppose there were two Measures on the ballot on June 2.
The first is Measure G which if approved would cut the current $10M PUSD deficit by 45%. The remaining 55% deficit ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by tax revolt 2, a resident of the Country Fair neighborhood, on Jun 1, 2009 at 8:35 am There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 1, 2009 at 10:10 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS How Desperate, Measure G? Today, I noticed Yes on G yard signs on city public property on the corner of Del Valle and Hopyard. This is clearly in violation of city ordinance.
I also noticed a huge b... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by tax revolt 2, a resident of the Country Fair neighborhood, on Jun 1, 2009 at 8:20 am There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 2, 2009 at 10:31 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS OPINION: 'Vote Yes on Measure G' Vote "yes" on Measure G to provide the local control we need to protect vital education programs, including counseling services, library services, reading and math interventio... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jun 1, 2009 at 7:54 am There have been 29 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 2, 2009 at 4:45 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS OPINION: 'Vote No on Measure G' Proponents of Measure G cite Class Size Reduction (CSR) as the most significant argument for implementation of a parcel tax. What they downplay, however, is that Pleasanton sc... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jun 1, 2009 at 7:32 am There have been 99 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 3, 2009 at 1:05 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Gary will be voting NO on G because its the right thing to do! Glad you finally see the light Gary. Those of us in opposition to measure G share your frustration and welcome your support in ensuring that measure G fails and that a sustai... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Pleasanton Parent, a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood, on Jun 1, 2009 at 1:44 am
SCHOOLS & KIDS VOTE YES ON G - Help our schools. I urge you to vote Yes on G. You will be happy with the outcome. :) READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Unclehomerr, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on May 31, 2009 at 11:16 pm There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 2, 2009 at 9:52 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS This post is the last post on Measure G the PW needs! So…On every post about Measure G the same people are arguing the same points, and the same, intentionally or unintentionally, rude and angry people are chiming in with there u... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Problem Solver, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood, on May 31, 2009 at 11:10 pm There have been 26 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 2, 2009 at 7:19 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Measure G Oversight Committee Has No Clout Quoted from the text of measure G:
"an independent citizen oversight committee with a minimum of seven members shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees of the District to ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Ken in South Pleasanton, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on May 31, 2009 at 10:43 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jun 1, 2009 at 9:14 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Who paid for all those Yes on G signs? It is interesting to see all the Yes on G signs around town. These are not cheap hand-painted grass-roots signs stapled to a stick. They are slick signs that are just another ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Ken in South Pleasanton, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on May 31, 2009 at 10:27 pm There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 2, 2009 at 4:06 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Vote No on G! I will be voting no on G. G is a measure put forth by the teachers union to preserve pay increases in a recession. It is not about preserving education or safety in our school... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Citizen, a resident of the Happy Valley neighborhood, on May 31, 2009 at 9:22 pm There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 2, 2009 at 8:01 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Mt. Diablo Unified. A glimpse into our future if Measure G fails? In today's paper. You may remember their parcel tax failed on May 19.
"In other districts, where fewer teachers are losing jobs, voters
have approved parcel taxes and scho... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by The future, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on May 31, 2009 at 11:11 am There have been 18 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 1, 2009 at 9:56 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS What are you doing Tuesday, June 2nd? In an effort to lighten up the mood...
If you haven't already voted by mail ballot, please describe what you are doing on Tuesday to make your voting experience extra speci... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Wow, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on May 30, 2009 at 9:27 pm There have been 29 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 1, 2009 at 9:02 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Letter: Cuts will radically affect our community Dear Editor,
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 30, 2009 at 1:47 pm There have been 27 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 1, 2009 at 12:23 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Letter: Parcel tax would fund 'We the People' Dear Editor,
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 30, 2009 at 1:40 pm There have been 19 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 2, 2009 at 9:19 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Confused parcel tax voter...Please help I'm reading the campaign ad on page 2 of the recent PW where it says:
Feb 2009 Budget Act <$9.7 M>
Governor’s May Budget Revise <$6.8 M>
One-Time F... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Confused Voter, a resident of the Country Fair neighborhood, on May 30, 2009 at 1:37 pm There have been 20 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 31, 2009 at 6:09 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Letter: Senior citizens support Measure G Dear Editor,
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 30, 2009 at 1:36 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 30, 2009 at 8:14 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Teachers Held Hostage My elementary son came home today with a note from his teacher, asking me to please vote for measuure G to save her job. Why are teachers putting kids in the middle? My neig... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Sara, a resident of the Bridle Creek neighborhood, on May 29, 2009 at 10:46 pm There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 31, 2009 at 12:37 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS If G wins and if G fails. Will all be forgotten or is this board going to be full of "Ha, Ha, Ha, you lose loser!" or "Told you so we won, child haters!" comments? Will the PW site be almost abandoned ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Wondering, a resident of the Country Fair neighborhood, on May 29, 2009 at 10:23 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 31, 2009 at 6:23 pm.
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