SCHOOLS & KIDS
Vote Yes on Measure G – Destroy Pleasanton Schools
A vote for Measure G is a vote to Destroy Pleasanton Schools.
If you vote Yes on Measure G:
Two Staff Development Days are removed from the school calendar. Leaving only... |
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on Apr 8, 2009 at 5:13 pm by doglover, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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... |
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on Jun 2, 2009 at 10:31 pm by Parent, a resident of the Mission Park neighborhood |
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 ... |
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on Jun 1, 2009 at 10:10 pm by Kathleen Ruegsegger, a member of the Vintage Hills Elementary School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
How will class sizes stay small even IF the parcel tax passes?
The economic uncertainty continues to unfold....
PUSD says the reserve fund will have $68,000 at fiscal year end. PUSD has approved new authority for $15M of tax anticipati... |
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on May 28, 2009 at 5:57 am by Kathleen Ruegsegger, a member of the Vintage Hills Elementary School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD Board Meeting 5/26/09 7 pm
School Board meeting this evening. Agenda and materials located here:
Web Link
Included in the materials is the ... |
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on May 27, 2009 at 10:42 am by NO ON G, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Save Pleasanton Schools - campaigning with fiction?
Save Pleasanton Schools posted a video of a KPIX news clip at the top of their home page. And on Sunday e-mailed a link to that clip to all of their supporters.
This news c... |
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on May 15, 2009 at 3:54 pm by Jim, a resident of the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Is PUSD broke...? Part 2
Following up on an April 8 post Web Link on the PUSD reserve fund getting wiped out and needing to borrow $15M, the City ... |
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on Apr 27, 2009 at 9:25 am by Russell, a member of the Vintage Hills Elementary School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
City Council Agrees – PUSD is broke
The City Council voted 4-0 confirming that PUSD can’t pay $800,000+ on an annual debt payment. The City will bailout PUSD with a $1.2M revolving loan.
In 2002 and 2003, PUS... |
tax revolt 2 |
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on Apr 24, 2009 at 4:46 pm by John, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Need help from PUSD Math Teachers . . .
Supporters of Measure G claim Pleasanton teachers are taking a ‘pay cut’ next year because they will work two less days. At the same time the PUSD website says teachers will r... |
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on Apr 24, 2009 at 4:06 pm by PW Reader, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Is PUSD broke...?
Is PUSD broke...or running out of operating cash?
At the April 7, PUSD Special Board Meeting, agenda item 4.0 reported the reserve fund will end the current year at $40,000... |
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on Apr 17, 2009 at 7:11 am by Kathleen Ruegsegger, a member of the Vintage Hills Elementary School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Inequities on the School Board
If the PUSD School Board chooses to put a parcel tax measure on a future ballot, can that decision be valid considering that one member's Pleasanton residency remains a topic ... |
Taxation without representation? |
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on Jan 4, 2010 at 8:55 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Recent news regarding California public education funding is dismal
The recent news regarding California public education funding is dismal.
It appears that our district will need to consider even deeper cuts than
in previous years. This is ... |
Taxed Already |
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on Jan 30, 2012 at 8:49 pm by Pete, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Why I joined the union
I was just reading another thread were someone stated to Patricia Collins that her sister is part of the problem because she is a member of CTA and it got me thinking. What w... |
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on Mar 18, 2010 at 11:22 am by Arroyo, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
U.S. education secretary is expected to withhold millions of CA Educational Grant Funds
California threatened with loss of funds if it doesn't use test scores in evaluating teachers
Justin Sullivan / Getty Images
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has sing... |
Teacher |
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on Aug 12, 2009 at 3:48 pm by Sandy, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Many of us will contribute even if it's not via a union concession
I watched the school board meeting tonight and was so heartened to see that community members are mobilizing a "campaign" encouraging people to make private donations to suppo... |
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on Jun 4, 2009 at 6:56 pm by Anonymous, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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... |
Teacher |
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on May 28, 2009 at 7:40 am by unclehomerr.., a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
I am a Democrat and a Teacher but am voting No on G
I have seen how the economy has affected families in Pleasanton. This year has been real hard on many families. I have heard from some parents who were embarrassed to admit ... |
Teacher |
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on May 24, 2009 at 1:11 pm by Thank you too, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Post your stories of great Pleasanton teachers
Take a minute to share a story of a great Pleasanton teacher who has helped your child along. It's a thankless job. |
Teacher Appreciation Week |
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on May 12, 2011 at 6:31 am by HS Student, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Challenge Success Team; AVHS PTSA Survey Result Meeting
Pleasanton Parents:
Amador Valley H.S. PTSA in conjunction with high school students Challenge Success Team will be holding an open forum meeting:
MONDAY, Jan. 30th at 7:0... |
TeacherK12 |
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on Jan 29, 2012 at 10:15 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD vs Signature: In the budget or not?
Was the PUSD vs Signature lawsuit factored into the budget?
Alameda Superior Court awarded around 3 million dollars plus legal fees to Singature Porperties. After loosing, P... |
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on Jan 14, 2010 at 6:18 am by Kathleen Ruegsegger, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
"Yes on G" Guarantees Double Taxation
The Federal Government has already committed $6.7 million to California School in order to back fill the cuts from the State government (the intent of Measure G). We also kno... |
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on May 15, 2009 at 12:34 pm by Thanks Feds, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Students First
Michelle Rhee has started the Students First organization in the hopes of changing education in this country so that ALL students are served.
Please check it out!
http://... |
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on Dec 16, 2010 at 1:19 pm by Let\'s follow Michelle\'s Plan!!!, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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... |
The future |
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on Jun 1, 2009 at 9:56 pm by Bottom Line, a resident of the Foxborough Estates neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Eight Reasons Not to Tie Teacher Pay to Standardized Test Results
I don’t want poor teachers but are evaluations based on test scores the answer? This might shine some light on the issue. I might also add that until we have national standa... |
the The |
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on Mar 20, 2010 at 7:15 pm by anonymous, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
No on E signs - where to get them
Where can I get a No on E sign? Are they available or do I have to take someones Yes on E sign and write No over the Yes.
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Tim |
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on Apr 1, 2011 at 10:12 pm by Sam, a resident of the Oak Hill neighborhood |
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