SCHOOLS & KIDS
Advertising Vodka to kids at school
There has been a blimp flying around Pleasaton today and for the past couple weeks. It's not the Goodyear Blimp but a "Hanger Vodka" Blimp. Why are they flying over the scho... |
why? |
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on Sep 1, 2012 at 4:54 pm by Internet browser, a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Quality of education could be at stake with cuts
Community members gathered again Tuesday night to ask questions, express concerns and offer possible solutions regarding the $6.9-million school budget shortfall.
Read the... |
Editor |
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on Jan 30, 2010 at 4:31 pm by mannyman, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
CORE campaign
Finally got the CORE campaign letter. It's funding the same thing as last year - tech support and libraries, which I'll happily support.
But I need to know something - a... |
wondering |
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on May 10, 2011 at 10:55 pm by Property Perspective, a resident of the Ironwood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Newest API scores show Pleasanton slipping when ranked with similar schools.
The newest published API scores show Pleasanton Unified really slipping when ranked with similar schools. This ranking is the true test of how well a district is doing when co... |
Scores are sinking! |
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on Aug 31, 2011 at 4:24 pm by localyocal, a resident of Dublin |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Youth Sports
My experience with youth sports in Pleasanton is not a positive one. Baseball is controlled by parent group cliques who hand chose their children's teams. All Star teams are ... |
Rosemary |
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on Aug 25, 2008 at 2:12 pm by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD Budget Gap is now $8M and a Proposal for debate
PUSD has distributed an updated budget gap analysis showing a need to reduce expenditures by $8M. PUSD's proposed reductions contain significant impact to our children and the... |
Dark Corners of Town |
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on Jan 29, 2010 at 7:14 am by Kathleen Ruegsegger, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
I am posting an important email received from PUSD
An important message from PUSD
The Pleasanton Unified School District is making a slight change to the 2010/11 school year calendar. This change makes the school calendar m... |
Resident |
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on Nov 20, 2010 at 9:26 am by Get the Facts, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Parcel tax thread
I have been reading the blogs about the parcel tax issue becausesome folks were posting good informatin about how schools are funded. Info I didn't know how to find.
But now... |
Dave |
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on Apr 5, 2008 at 6:41 pm by Mike, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
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Another PUSD Budget Proposal for Debate
Here's a new take on how to close the $8 million gap for 10/11, and help keep the budget in balance for 11/12. I'm just brainstorming -- I don't have a firm commitment to the... |
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on Feb 2, 2010 at 9:54 am by Gina Channell-Allen, president of the Pleasanton Weekly |
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... |
Four Eyes |
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on Jun 1, 2009 at 6:06 pm by G is for Great!, a resident of the Carlton Oaks neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
parcel tax
Although our children are out of school, I am more than willing to pay a parcel tax to maintain excellence in our schools. Valuable programs were cut this past week. This ta... |
anne |
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on Mar 15, 2009 at 9:57 pm by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
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PUSD Fundraiser
Does anybody know how much a tech support specialist and a librarian make? Do they get benefits?
The letter sent by PUSD states that for elementary schools, the goal is to... |
Pleasanton Parent |
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on Mar 20, 2010 at 11:36 am by To Sandy, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
No on E - Simple Economics - What's the ROI on a $392 tax?
Putting aside the debate on school funding entirely, and looking at Measure E from a personal economic standpoint only, I believe it to be a bad investment.
Home values are... |
Jill |
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on Apr 22, 2011 at 9:36 pm by Really?, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Best buddies ride for diabetes
Last year, Pleasanton resident Harinder Grewal wanted to do something different before he turned 40. He heard about Team in Training sponsoring a 100-mile ride benefiting leuk... |
Editor |
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on May 30, 2007 at 6:17 pm by Sarah, a resident of the Oak Hill neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Joan Laursen-Talks about Donating to School Board Candidates at PUSD Board Meeting
I just listened to the school board meeting that is live on TV and Joan Laursen said something along the lines of "You will be asked to donate to School Board Candidates" on t... |
Unbelievable |
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on May 12, 2011 at 12:44 pm by Sandy Piderit, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
how step and column salaries work for Pleasanton teachers
I want to summarize some basic facts about step and column salaries for teachers. Since teachers do not receive bonuses, their salaries are raised in one of two ways. The firs... |
Sandy |
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on May 9, 2009 at 8:45 am by anon reply, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Community Goes to War over Yearbook Photo
It has been an awful several days of contentious debate for the Pleasanton community. On one side has been the Authoritarians who can see no possible virtue emanating from an... |
Marvin |
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on Dec 13, 2012 at 8:08 pm by Marvin, a resident of the Parkside neighborhood |
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PUSD considers fundraising efforts in wake of parcel tax defeat
With last week's defeat of the parcel tax, three fundraising options were brought before the Pleasanton school board at last night's meeting.
Read the full story here http:... |
Editor |
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on May 16, 2011 at 8:38 am by Steve K, a member of the Amador Valley High School community |
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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... |
Sherry Williams |
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on Jun 3, 2009 at 8:14 pm by Stephanie K\'s mom, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
We The People State Finals Result?
Anyone hear the result of the WTP state finals being held in Bakersfield yesterday? Both Amador and Foothill were competing. Can't find anything on the web about it. |
AVFan |
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on Feb 15, 2012 at 9:37 pm by Congrats!, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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PUSD Teachers, I apologize
This is really directed at teachers in general, but I have to tailor this to PUSD teaching staff.
We have created a disaster as a civic community for you.
We have voted ... |
So Sorry |
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on May 21, 2009 at 12:17 pm by Mark, a resident of the Bonde Ranch neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
San Ramon Unified cuts 136 positions, increases class sizes
Speakers sympathized with board members of the San Ramon Unified School District last night even as they voted to raise class sizes and give layoff notices to 136 teachers and... |
Editor |
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on Apr 1, 2010 at 10:33 am by listen, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
California teachers union (CTA) joins WI fray
CTA has joined with the California Labor Federation to hold a candlelight vigil in Sacramento on 2/22. Web Link
Bring the spotlig... |
Start Afresh |
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on Feb 25, 2011 at 1:34 am by resident, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD High School 7th period on the chopping block?
In the PUSD Jan 26th Budget Challenges 2010-11 update, a union negotiable item is:
"Suspend high school collaboration period and reduce seventh period day options ($448K)"
G... |
Dark Corners of Town |
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on Mar 3, 2010 at 1:56 pm by Heather Simmons, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Letters
Need constructive solutions
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, May 27, 2011, 12:00 AM |
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on Jun 12, 2011 at 9:59 pm by concerned parent, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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