Budget Information
Once again we face an uncertain future with the budget. The Governor’s proposed budget released this month is based on a tax initiative on the November ballot that if not passed, will result in triggers and midyear cuts for the 2012-13 school year. Districts will need to assess the risk of a midyear cut, make an informed estimate of the potential exposure, and plan accordingly.

For PUSD, the risk equates to approximately $5.5 million dollars for 2012-13. This is in addition to ongoing cuts made to PUSD’s budget in the past four years. Due to statutory timelines, unfortunately we are unable to wait things out until November and hope that the Governor’s tax initiative passes. As a result, we must once again come up with possible reductions in addition to a list of already approved cuts.

(PreviouslyApprovedReductionsPUSD.pdf)
(PossibleBudgetReductionsPUSD.pdf)

PUSD Board of Trustees Information
The next regular meeting of the PUSD Board of Trustees is scheduled for Tuesday, February 14, 2012, in the Board Room at the PUSD District Offices, 4665 Bernal Avenue, beginning at 7 p.m. We anticipate that the meeting will be televised, webcast, and recorded for rebroadcast (see www.tri-valleytv.org for the schedule).

Board Briefs
Click here to view the most recent Board Brief, a basic summary of information presented to and action taken by the Board. Please note that all presentations shared at Board meetings are available on the District’s website.

Budget Upd@te
Updates on the District's budget are shared at each Board meeting. In order to keep the public informed, this information is archived on an onoing basis on our website. Click here to view a webcast budget presentation from our January 10, 2012 Board meeting. For the most recent budget updates, please visit our Budget Information page under Business Services.

PUSD Board Policies Update
The PUSD Board of Trustees is currently reviewing and updating all Board policies. A new series of policies will be reviewed and updated at each meeting of the Board of Trustees through the end of the 2011-2012 school year. To view the draft policies, visit the Board Policies page.

Please support the PPIE Foundation's Giving Fund 2012-2013 effort
The PPIE education foundation is proactively raising funds to support valued programs at risk of being cut each school year rather than reacting to budget cuts each spring. PPIE has and will continue to fund district wide programs and staff, such as teachers, specialists, library and technology aides.

PPIE is requesting a donation of only $150 per student to support programs and services that will likely be eliminated in 2012-2013. Surrounding Bay Area education foundations request an average of $570 per student. Donations are 100% voluntary and tax deductible and you can donate on-line directly or via monthly installments ($15/month/student). For donation by check, credit card, PayPal; or to make monthly payments, please visit www.ppie.org Drop & Donate Flyer

Questions? Visit www.ppie.org, or please contact (your school site advisory board members) or contact Debi Covello/PPIE at mail@ppie.org

Kindergarten Roundup 2012  
Registration for the 2012-13 school year for all incoming Kindergarteners and new PUSD students in grades 1-5 will be held on Wednesday, March14th  and Thursday, March 15th  at Amador Valley High School in the small gym from 3:30pm to 7:30pm.

Students who will be 5 years of age by November 1, 2012 are eligible to register for Kindergarten. Kindergarten Informational Flyer

All information and forms are available on our Pupil Services page. Parents need to bring the originals and copies of your students’ birth certificate or passport, immunization records, registration form and 2 proofs of residency.  For more information you may contact Pupil Services at 426-4290.

Open Enrollment for the 2012-13 School Year
All students who are currently enrolled and attending school in PUSD are eligible to participate in the open enrollment process. Current students may apply for enrollment to a school other than their resident school on a space-available basis.

All applications need to be submitted to the Pupil Services office by January 31, 2012 for the 2012-13 school year. Forms are available at all school sites or the Pupil Services office. Proof of residence in the Pleasanton Unified School District is required. Families of students will be notified on the status of their application by August 1, 2012. Late applications will be reviewed before the beginning of the new school year. For more information please visit the Pupil Services page.

Online/Correspondence Course Approval Process (Grades 9-12)
Pleasanton Unified School District allows students, in certain circumstances, to take on-line courses and receive District graduation and/or UC/CSU credit.  Current PUSD Board policy allows students to take up to twenty units total, with no more than ten units in any one subject area.  There are specific timelines and requirements for this process.  Note that not all on-line courses that meet District graduation requirements meet college requirements.

When making decisions, please refer to the attached list and work with your student’s counselor.  All questions are to be directed to your student’s counselor.

Online/Correspondence Course List-District Approved
Online/Correspondence Course Approval Request Form

Important notices
The Pleasanton Unified School District has the need, from time to time, to use pesticides on our school campuses. Please follow the links for the Annual Pesticide Notice in English and Spanish.

Also, click here for the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act annual notification.