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)

January 24, 2012 Budget Presentation
January 10, 2012 Budget Presentation (please allow a few seconds to load)

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.

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

Homework Policy Survey for Parents & Students
How is the Revised Homework Policy working for you? Is there more or less homework this year? Are tests and big projects due on the same day? PUSD needs your feedback.

The survey should take just a few minutes to complete, it is anonymous, and your answers/comments are very important to us. Please complete the survey sometime before February 7th. You can take the survey from any computer with internet access.

Please click on one of these links to access the on-line Homework Policy Survey.

K-12 Parent Survey http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22EE4TZKNAJ

6-12 Grade Student Survey (4-5 grade students are welcome to participate as well.) http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22EEBT2PWG5

Encuesta para Padres acerca de la Política de Tareas
Sus comentarios son importantes. Tenemos que reunir los datos más acertados posibles, a fin de determinar en que area se necesita apoyo.

Por favor, complete y envíe esta encuesta para el día martes 7 de febrero a las 7:00 a.m.

Por favor haga clic en la siguiente liga para accesar la encuesta. Puede contestarla desde cualquier computadora que tenga acceso a internet.

http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22EMJWW525D

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.

Final Transitional Kindergarten Decision is Close  
Although a final decision regarding implementation of Transitional Kindergarten for PUSD students for 2012-13 is still being discussed, the District continues to plan for the program.  At Kindergarten Round Up (March 14th and 15th), staff will take registrations for students with birthdates of November 2, 2007 - December 2, 2007.  

Registration for students after Round Up will be accepted at the Pupil Services Office only.  Should Transitional Kindergarten be offered, the site will be announced and communicated to all registered families.  For more information contact the Pupil Services office 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.