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School board finds 'merit' to complaints, will replace Walnut Grove principalIn a marathon closed session that lasted more than seven hours, the Pleasanton School Board decided to replace Jon Vranesh...
Original post made on Dec. 19, 2013Last comment by Sam, on Dec 20, 2013 at 7:22 am | 22 comments | 13287 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school board to hear latest state funding estimates at tonight's meetingThe Pleasanton School board will get an update on the latest financial news from the state at its meeting tonight. The update...
Original post made on Oct. 9, 2012Last comment by Resident, on Oct 13, 2012 at 6:50 am | 31 comments | 13246 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Measure G in the lead, but currently doesn't have necessary two-thirds majorityEarly results from the Alameda County Registrar of Voters has the parcel tax measure in the lead with 58.4 percent (6,199...
Original post made on Jun. 2, 2009Last comment by No was the right vote, on Jun 13, 2009 at 5:54 pm | 332 comments | 13238 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Parents Sue Centerpointe Preschool for Hogtying ChildAccording to Courthouse News, Centerpointe Preschool and the teacher was sued sometimes last week in Contra Costa County...
Original post made by Lawsuit on Apr. 4, 2013Last comment by Lawsuit, on Apr 10, 2013 at 9:11 pm | 15 comments | 13186 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Retired Hart Middle School principal Steve Maher seeks school board seatTwo candidates with a long history in the Pleasanton school system have joined the race for election to the school board...
Original post made on Aug. 17, 2016Last comment by Get the Facts, on Aug 22, 2016 at 4:02 pm | 34 comments | 12972 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton Unified changes coronavirus plan, cancels classes on Monday tooThe Pleasanton Unified School District has opted to now cancel classes on Monday too, Superintendent David Haglund announced...
Original post made on Mar. 16, 2020Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Mar 18, 2020 at 12:17 pm | 17 comments | 12956 Views
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Pleasanton nonprofit leader named to college postArnoldo Avalos, the founder and chief executive officer of the Pleasanton-based Avalos Foundation, has been appointed to...
Original post made on Apr. 9, 2014Last comment by Thank you!, on Apr 10, 2014 at 11:00 pm | 5 comments | 12801 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School trustees takes first step toward parcel taxThe Pleasanton school board has taken its first official step toward getting a parcel tax on the ballot in the spring. Read...
Original post made on Aug. 26, 2010Last comment by resident, on Sep 1, 2010 at 8:26 pm | 72 comments | 12691 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Over the top yearbook photo OK'd for Amador Valley High publicationAn Amador Valley High School senior will be allowed to have his "distinctive" photo in the school's yearbook after all. Read...
Original post made on Dec. 6, 2012Last comment by Kara, on Dec 25, 2012 at 11:48 pm | 47 comments | 12673 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school board to hear demographer's call for 2 new elementary schools at tonight's meetingA new elementary school will be needed in the Pleasanton school district in the next 10 years, according to a demographer's...
Original post made on Sep. 10, 2013Last comment by Bryan Moran, on Sep 13, 2013 at 4:46 pm | 16 comments | 12655 Views
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Pleasanton school district considering ‘safe haven’ statusThe Pleasanton school board is set to debate a resolution Tuesday that would declare the district a “safe haven” for...
Original post made on Feb. 26, 2017Last comment by sanity, on Mar 5, 2017 at 3:37 pm | 111 comments | 12636 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Afternoon Recess Eliminated at Hearst, Lydiksen, Mohr and Fairlands for Grades 1 through 3 Staggered ReadingGrades 1st, 2nd and 3rd used to have a morning and an afternoon recess. Most schools still have a morning and afternoon...
Original post made by Staggered Reading Chaos on Sep. 25, 2012Last comment by Yep, on Sep 28, 2012 at 9:52 pm | 32 comments | 12586 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Looking for afterschool programs for Mohr Elementary SchoolWe are moving to Pleasanton and we find it is very difficult to find after school programs for my 5 year old daughter. Mohr...
Original post made by James on Aug. 29, 2010Last comment by Hacienda School Parent, on Aug 31, 2010 at 7:56 am | 8 comments | 12542 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD Hiring Back District Office AdministratorsHere we go again. Last week the board did not approve the hiring back of at least 6 District Office Administrators, including...
Original post made by Ruth on Jun. 26, 2009Last comment by Dark Corners of Town, on Jul 2, 2009 at 8:55 am | 42 comments | 12529 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School budget on Jan. 5 town hall agendaMillions of dollars in cuts made last year to the Pleasanton Unified School District budget are now being felt and parents...
Original post made on Dec. 28, 2009Last comment by Concerned, on Jan 6, 2010 at 11:28 am | 261 comments | 12488 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
AVHS Mob sceneDid anyone else notice the "mob scene" of about 100 or more kids leaving AVHS after school today? Both sides of Santa Rita...
Original post made by Anne on Mar. 14, 2008Last comment by iwasthere, on Mar 10, 2013 at 3:31 pm | 63 comments | 12475 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
CANDID CAMERAS IN HIGH SCHOOL BATHROOMSHas anyone heard about the cameras placed in the high school bathrooms? We have no budget for our schools, but the school...
Original post made by Mom of 5 on Sep. 1, 2010Last comment by Tea Party Patriot, on Sep 9, 2010 at 5:39 pm | 42 comments | 12463 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School board gives direction on 'discipline, release or dismissal' of employeeThe Pleasanton school board held a special board meeting Friday morning and gave direction to legal counsel on the discipline,...
Original post made on Jul. 11, 2014Last comment by Me Too, on Jul 24, 2014 at 11:54 pm | 20 comments | 12422 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton board's action leaves principal's status unclearThe employment status of former Walnut Grove Principal Jon Vranesh still isn't clear in spite of a 3-2 vote taken in closed...
Original post made on Feb. 27, 2014Last comment by Retired Teacher, on Mar 1, 2014 at 12:47 pm | 33 comments | 12419 Views
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Elderly Care Facility in neighborhoodThe home located at 6839 Singletree Court is being turned into a State ran elderly care facility. This will no doubt lower...
Original post made by Joseph S DeRossett on Oct. 22, 2007Last comment by Edna Giannotti, on Dec 3, 2007 at 4:33 pm | 79 comments | 12412 Views
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