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The choice model: Dublin Unified advances plan for reopening schoolsDublin Unified is moving forward with a plan to reopen schools in the fall that allows families to choose whether their student...
Original post made on Jun. 17, 2020Last comment by Margo, on Jul 15, 2020 at 5:28 pm | 3 comments | 17053 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton schoool district revises plan for special education studentsThe Pleasanton school district decided Tuesday night to look at providing better services for special needs children -- and...
Original post made on Aug. 23, 2012Last comment by JoAnna Jensen , on Feb 12, 2015 at 11:31 pm | 79 comments | 17039 Views
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Missing 17-year-old Foothill student found at friend's residenceMorgan Stanton, a Pleasanton 17-year-old who was reported missing, has been found at a friend's residence, Pleasanton police...
Original post made on Jan. 17, 2013Last comment by intheknow, on Jan 18, 2013 at 7:33 pm | 9 comments | 16834 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton USD will take learning online when school starts next monthThe Pleasanton Unified School District Board of Trustees unanimously voted during its Tuesday night meeting that all students...
Original post made on Jul. 15, 2020Last comment by Remote learning , on Jul 25, 2020 at 9:46 pm | 124 comments | 16734 Views
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Ex-principal files lawsuit against Pleasanton school districtFormer Walnut Grove Elementary School principal Jon Vranesh has filed a lawsuit against the Pleasanton Unified School District...
Original post made on Oct. 21, 2014Last comment by AnotherParent, on Oct 23, 2014 at 4:55 pm | 66 comments | 16730 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school board goes out of town to hire new principals for schools hereThe Pleasanton school district Tuesday hired Jason Krolikowski (in photo), an assistant principal from the San Ramon Valley...
Original post made on May. 15, 2013Last comment by PUSD Insider, on May 24, 2013 at 12:22 am | 46 comments | 16727 Views
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Pleasanton school district ranks among Bay Area's bestThe Pleasanton Unified School District (PUSD) has been ranked the third-best school district in the Bay Area, according to...
Original post made on Feb. 12, 2015Last comment by caywen, on Feb 19, 2015 at 10:36 am | 31 comments | 16413 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Should student enrollment at Pleasanton’s high school campuses continue to increase indefinitely?SCHOOL BOARD MEETING Monday, January 7, 2008 5:00 p.m. District Office, Board Room 4665 Bernal Avenue Should student...
Original post made by Julie Testa on Jan. 2, 2008Last comment by Stacey, on Jan 9, 2008 at 11:21 pm | 42 comments | 16383 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Jon Vranesh back again at last night's school board meetingFormer Walnut Grove Elementary principal Jon Vranesh addressed the Pleasanton school board during the community comment session...
Original post made on Oct. 15, 2014Last comment by watchdogs, on Feb 19, 2015 at 8:20 pm | 93 comments | 16249 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton School District Salaries Now OnlineThe Bay Area News Group has just put a database online that lists out the salaries, pensions costs, and other income for...
Original post made by Information on Apr. 23, 2011Last comment by Get the Facts, on May 17, 2015 at 3:42 pm | 76 comments | 16085 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Parcel tax opponents speak out at board meetingFor the first time, opponents of Measure E, the parcel tax to benefit Pleasanton schools, have spoken out against it at a...
Original post made on Mar. 24, 2011Last comment by Voting no, on Apr 2, 2011 at 9:15 pm | 241 comments | 16014 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Editorial: Vote Yes on Measure M, for students and schoolsThe $323 million bond measure for PUSD, on the March primary election ballot as local Measure M, is vital for the short-...
Original post made on Jan. 23, 2020Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Mar 17, 2020 at 8:51 am | 92 comments | 15992 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
500 jam Valley Community Church for pro-parcel tax rallyMore than 500 joined a rally Sunday sponsored by the newly-formed Save Pleasanton Schools organization to support the $233-a-year...
Original post made on Mar. 9, 2009Last comment by Kiko, on Mar 16, 2009 at 11:32 pm | 487 comments | 15655 Views
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Pleasanton school board gets more clarity on reopening plansA final strategy for reopening Pleasanton Unified School District in fall is still emerging, but it became clearer how that...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2020Last comment by FUSD is distance learning this Fall, on Jul 14, 2020 at 2:02 pm | 231 comments | 15610 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Former Walnut Grove principal files claim against districtFormer Walnut Grove Elementary School principal Jon Vranesh, who was placed on administrative leave Oct. 25, has filed a...
Original post made on May. 21, 2014Last comment by Reality, on May 24, 2014 at 6:06 pm | 63 comments | 15586 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Editorial: Amador Valley High School deserves stabilityWe encourage our school district leaders to have a frank, public discussion with Amador students, parents and community members...
Original post made on Mar. 15, 2019Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Mar 15, 2019 at 12:52 pm | 3 comments | 15370 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Congratulations class of 2017Commence the celebration! Hundreds of seniors graduate from the Pleasanton Unified School District's three high schools this...
Original post made on Jun. 4, 2017Last comment by Sandy Piderit, on Jun 4, 2017 at 1:17 pm | 1 comment | 15240 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Superintendent Marken abruptly resigns from Dublin Unified School DistrictSuperintendent Dave Marken has handed in his resignation to the Dublin Unified School District Board of Trustees, marking...
Original post made on Jun. 23, 2020Last comment by Joann, on Jul 15, 2020 at 11:08 pm | 16 comments | 15132 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Guest Opinion: Pleasanton Unified leadership is cheating studentsBy putting their own interests first, and by undermining teachers, Pleasanton Unified School District leaders are creating...
Original post made on Oct. 28, 2021Last comment by Jeff, on Nov 5, 2021 at 10:47 am | 20 comments | 15116 Views
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New apartment complex, homes approved next to Bernal Community ParkThe Pleasanton Planning Commission has approved construction of a high density, multi-story apartment complex along with...
Original post made on Aug. 20, 2013Last comment by caywen, on Sep 15, 2014 at 6:01 pm | 20 comments | 15106 Views
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