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Pleasanton school board set to vote on possible modified calendarThe Pleasanton school board is set to vote on the instructional calendar for the 2015-16 school year in open session at next...
Original post made on Jun. 11, 2014Last comment by shocked parent, on Jun 23, 2014 at 10:44 am | 25 comments | 11116 Views
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Vranesh, others testify at former Pleasanton principal's dismissal hearingEarlier testimonies were refuted and the character of one witness was questioned during testimony yesterday at former Walnut...
Original post made on Apr. 28, 2015Last comment by Damon, on Apr 28, 2015 at 9:56 am | 4 comments | 11094 Views
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School board postpones discussion on principalThree people spoke in support of ousted Principal Jon Vranesh before the Pleasanton school board Tuesday night, although...
Original post made on Dec. 12, 2013Last comment by Will, on Dec 16, 2013 at 9:17 pm | 45 comments | 11074 Views
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New Foothill principal says he's here to stayThe new principal at Foothill High, Jason Krolikowski, describes himself as a "veteran new guy," with three years each at...
Original post made on Sep. 20, 2013Last comment by Teacher, on May 24, 2014 at 2:25 pm | 7 comments | 11035 Views
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PUSD eyes academic equity with grading practice overhaulA proposal to overhaul grading practices at Pleasanton Unified School District became a broader discussion about ensuring...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2021Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Jul 8, 2021 at 8:33 am | 19 comments | 11016 Views
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Pleasanton school board looking at scenarios for eventually reopening campusesThree possible options for Pleasanton students learning in the upcoming year will be presented to the Board of Trustees at...
Original post made on May. 19, 2020Last comment by Gotoclass, on Jun 18, 2020 at 11:20 am | 52 comments | 10963 Views
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Principal quits job at Alisal Elementary SchoolAlisal Elementary School principal Terri Quesinberry has resigned. Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/2014/07/24/principal-quits-job-at-alisal-elementary...
Original post made on Jul. 24, 2014Last comment by pleasanton was nice forty years ago, on Aug 5, 2014 at 1:16 pm | 30 comments | 10957 Views
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Schools mourn death of seventh-graderThe school community is mourning the death of a young teenager and asking parents to keep a close eye on their children over...
Original post made on Apr. 28, 2011Last comment by Sunshine, on May 2, 2011 at 3:30 pm | 74 comments | 10952 Views
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School board meets tonight on teachers' salary cut offerThe Pleasanton school board is expected to vote during its regular meeting tonight on a tentative agreement announced last...
Original post made on Feb. 23, 2010Last comment by Maggog, on Apr 26, 2017 at 6:52 pm | 184 comments | 10932 Views
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Amador Valley High students, parents upset over invalid AP test scoresStudents and parents are frustrated and outraged over College Board's recent decision to invalidate 400 students' Advanced...
Original post made on May. 30, 2014Last comment by Nemo Wonderful, on May 31, 2014 at 9:57 pm | 11 comments | 10865 Views
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U.S. News & World Report: Foothill, Amador Valley among top high schools in countryAll nine Tri-Valley high schools scored among the top high schools in the country in the latest U.S. News & World report...
Original post made on May. 17, 2013Last comment by Ptown Lover, on Jun 3, 2013 at 8:30 pm | 37 comments | 10842 Views
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Giving the gift of mobilityDozens of Pleasanton elementary and middle school kids have a new perspective on what it means to be wheelchair bound. Read...
Original post made on Nov. 4, 2013Last comment by Molly L, on Nov 4, 2013 at 12:53 pm | 1 comment | 10815 Views
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Great Weather We Are Having, Eh?Hey Frank, you are right, we are being shut down. So this thread will not use the "t" word. Either Jeb and his staff are...
Original post made by resident on Apr. 5, 2009Last comment by anon, on Apr 6, 2009 at 9:33 am | 5 comments | 10771 Views
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Pleasanton school test scores fall slightlyPleasanton Unified School District is one of many in California that showed declines in STAR test results, although locally,...
Original post made on Aug. 15, 2013Last comment by Physics, on Aug 18, 2013 at 12:13 am | 10 comments | 10719 Views
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School board offers apology, next steps in superintendent searchThe Pleasanton school board took several steps Tuesday night to address PUSD's superintendent vacancy, formally naming deputy...
Original post made on Jan. 18, 2017Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Jan 21, 2017 at 11:07 am | 13 comments | 10664 Views
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Special Pleasanton school board meeting set for tomorrow morningThe Pleasanton school board will hold a special meeting at 8 a.m. Thursday to appoint a new vice-principal. Read the full...
Original post made on Jun. 25, 2014Last comment by Teachers getting raises approved at 8 AM meeting? , on Jun 26, 2014 at 8:32 pm | 9 comments | 10605 Views
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Editorial -- David Haubert: The best experience, knowledge, temperament for County SupervisorIn other words, voters should take care in who they elect to this position. David Haubert is the best candidate to replace...
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2020Last comment by Dublin Resident In the Know, on Oct 19, 2020 at 7:14 pm | 12 comments | 10579 Views
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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...
Original post made on Jun. 10, 2008Last comment by Concerned dad of two PUSD students, on Jun 19, 2008 at 8:05 pm | 63 comments | 10557 Views
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School board candidate Sandy Piderit wants new ways of thinking about educationConcern for the future of education in Pleasanton led Sandy Piderit to run for the school board, she told a small crowd at...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2010Last comment by Gunslinger, on Sep 11, 2010 at 9:51 am | 55 comments | 10502 Views
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Amador takes 3rd place in 'We the People' competition in Washington, D.C.Amador Valley High School finished third in the national "We the People" competition in Washington, D.C., trailing the first...
Original post made on Apr. 28, 2009Last comment by Parent, on Jun 5, 2009 at 1:30 pm | 20 comments | 10483 Views
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