Pleasanton News
I Love Pleasanton Schools – Support Through Donation
I was recently sent an email about a new fundraiser for Pleasanton Schools. ILovePleasantonSchools.com
The Pleasanton Partnerships in Education and Pleasanton Schools Education Enrichment foundations joined forces with the PUSD to raise money in hopes of closing the $2.8 million gap. This fundraiser runs through August 15, 2009 and as of June 26th, $166,999 has been raised.
Measure G in Pleasanton nearly reached the 2/3 Yes vote needed to placed a 4 year parcel tax of $233. This fundraiser is aimed to place money where Measure G would have.
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For more information on getting involved, email mail@ppie.org, denisewatkins@comcast.net, or publicinfo@pleasanton.k12.ca.us or call 925-426-4304
Pleasanton Measure G Results
Pleasanton Measure G – The Pleasanton Parcel Tax - FAILED!
The Alameda County Registrar of Voters posted a 62% approval. For Measure G to have passed 2/3 of voters needed to be in favor. Measure G would have generated over $4 million a year from the $233 parcel tax. Instead the district will meet Wednesday at 6:30 to discuss what cuts will be made. Class sizes will go up, counseling, reading and math programs will be cut as well.
Was this the right decision for Pleasanton children, parents and staff? Did the district fail to prepare for budget cuts?
Pleasanton School Scores – Updated Pleasanton API Scores
Pleasanton Schools Score Higher on API Scores for 2009
It is always good to see progress in Pleasanton and the Pleasanton Schools are a fine example. The Pleasanton Schools updated API scores are out. While the economy is down Pleasanton API scores are not. PUSD scores are up overall by 2 points.
Pleasanton API Scores
07-08 08-09 Diff
PUSD 893 895 2
Alisal Elementary 897 893 -4
Donlon Elementary 900 922 22
Fairlands Elementary 915 931 16
Hearst Elementary 930 936 6
Lydiksen Elementary 899 871 -28
Mohr Elementary 961 956 -5
Valley View Elementary 915 904 -11
Vintage Hills Elementary 916 920 4
Walnut Grove Elementary 922 914 -8
Hart Middle 895 906 11
Harvest Park Middle 899 924 25
Pleasanton Middle 905 931 26
Amador Valley High 870 867 -3
Foothill High 884 878 -6
Village High 584 612 28
So where do we go on Pleasanton’s Measure G
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Harvey Named PUSD Teacher of the Year
Debbie Harvey-PUSD Teacher of the Year
The Pleasanton Unified School District (PUSD) named Debbie Harvey Teacher of the Year. Ms. Harvey teaches Life Management, Foods 101 & 102, Catering and Child Growth and Development. Before coming to the PUSD in 1990 Ms. Harvey taught in Hayward and Long Beach.
Ms. Harvey has served as Department Chair, is active with the Tri-Valley Educational Collaborative, Future Farmers of America, 4-H and is the advisor for the FHA-Hero club.
Debbie Harvey is now eligible for the Alameda County Teacher of the Year. In October we will know…
Info Pleasanton Measure G Parcel Tax
YES or NO on Measure G, Pleasanton Parcel Tax?
The Parcel Tax – Measure G in Pleasanton has become a hot topic. Signs are out, buttons are being worn and stickers are on the SUV’s.
Reasons for NO on Measure G
PleasantonParcelTaxInfo.com says NO – Stating the Pleasanton Unified School District has not implemented long term solutions to the budget problems. They state an ever increasing amount of spending from car allowances to annual raises need to be checked first. The $233 parcel tax in Pleasanton is the wrong time and the district needs to look at long term planning, not a ‘band-aid’ fix to the problem.
Reasons for YES on Measure G
SavePleasantonSchools.org says Measure G will reduce class sizes in ninth grade English and Math classes, keep counselors in the schools, improve technology in the classroom and keep music programs in school. The $233 Parcel Tax funds will go to Pleasanton students and not to administration salaries.
HOW WILL YOU VOTE?
Pleasanton Parcel Tax 2009 Yes or No?
Pleasanton Parcel Tax
The Pleasanton school district through a Pleasanton Parcel Tax is looking to close the nearly $9 million budget gap left from state budget cuts. Tonight the Pleasanton school board will meet to decide on a Parcel Tax and if it will be on the May 19th or June 2nd ballot.
The Pleasanton school district will be sending out 229 layoff notices to full time employees. 86 teachers and 71 temporary employees are included.
While a final number has not been decided upon for the Pleasanton Parcel Tax, estimates range from $100 to over $300. Some are calling for a dollar a day campaign.
And yes, there is a lot of support for the Pleasanton Parcel Tax. From Facebook groups to a rally on Sun. March 8th from 4:00-5:30. Also supporters have created SavePleasantonSchools.org
For more information on the Pleasanton Parcel Tax or to volunteer follow Volunteer Pleasanton Parcel Tax
One of the reasons Pleasanton home values continue to remain strong compared to other communities are the Pleasanton schools. The Pleasanton community has always rallied together to protect the city and our children. We encourage you to look into the Pleasanton Parcel Tax and if needed vote in the way that best protects the Pleasanton Community and Pleasanton neighborhood home values.
Why Live in Pleasanton, CA? What Does Pleasanton Offer?
What does Pleasanton, CA offer? Most Pleasanton residents who are asked this question will point out their top 3 reasons why they live in Pleasanton. Downtown Pleasanton, Pleasanton Schools and location will most likely be at the top of the list. The San Francisco Chronicle did a story on Pleasanton, CA last Sunday and pointed out some things about our wonderful town most people probably do not know…
Follow the link top see what other people have to say about the best city in the East Bay.
Pleasanton Article on SFGate.com
Amador High School Band in London Parade
Amador High School’s band here in Pleasanton will ship out for the London’s New Year’s Parade. With over 200 Million people watching the parade from home and nearly 1 Million at the event, the 176 Amador High School Band members have a lot to be proud of. The Amador High School band actually has a standing invitation to participate in the event in which only 20 other schools in the Nation are invited to be a part of.
Amador High School band director Jonathan Grantham made the trip in 2005 with the Amador High School band and makes the trip every four years so each band member has the opportunity to attend.
You can only imagine the logistics of a trip like this! The Amador High School band will spend a week in London where they will visit Windsor Castle, Tower of London, birthplace of Shakespeare and a tour of Oxford.
Congratulations again to the Amador High School Band!
Pleasanton Hotel Closing End of Year
Info Pleasanton reports The Pleasanton Hotel is closing at the end of the year. The current Pleasanton Hotel restaurant owner Bill Laube notified many wedding and banquet bookings that he was unable to commit to their desired bookings as he negotiated the lease with the buildings owner Sue Martinovich. Since the early 80′s, the Laube’s have operated the restaurant in the Pleasanton Hotel.
So what will become of The Pleasanton Hotel? The current owner, Sue Martinovich plans to renovate the Pleasanton Hotel in an attempt to attract a ‘younger’ crowd.
With current establishments like Redcoats capturing this crowd in Downtown Pleasanton, it can only be a benefit to the owner and that of Downtown Pleasanton to change and become more like Walnut Creek and parts of Danville. Info Pleasanton also hears the former Union Jack Pub will soon become an establishment catering to a younger crowd as well. Can’t tell you the source, but it won’t be a Cuban restaurant…
Pleasanton School District to Pay $2.6 Million Neal School
The Pleasanton School District will pay $2.6 Million to Signature Properties and Standard Pacific to settle a long 7 year battle over the Neal Elementary school in Pleasanton.
In 2001 the Pleasanton School District estimated $8.5 Million was needed to build the school. In 2002 the price jumped to $13.5 Million when John Casey was named Superintendent and reevaluated the cost to build the school.
As you can guess one side says there was a legal agreement to build the school and the other said there wasn’t. $2.1Million is being paid by the Pleasanton School District towards the legal fees of 5 years and $500,000 for architectural plans for the developers.
After years of battling between the Pleasanton School District and the developers, the Pleasanton School District will be hiring the same law firm who represented the builders to represent the Pleasanton School District to seek a judgment against the original law firm the Pleasanton School District hired. The District is seeking $4.5 Million from their original law firm.
Looks like the battle is not over yet.
