Jan 27 2011
State Senator Loni Hancock (District 9), Tony Smith, Superintendent of the Oakland Unified School District, and Ray Gadbois, board member of Piedmont Unified School District, will participate in a panel discussion on California public school financing on Wednesday, February 16, 2011, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Piedmont Community Hall, 711 Highland Ave., Piedmont.
The program is sponsored by the Piedmont League of Women Voters, the Piedmont Educational Foundation, and the Piedmont Civic Association. > Click to read more…
Jan 22 2011
Families all around Piedmont are sorting out summer plans as camp brochures land in mailboxes. For parents who face a confusing array of summertime options for their kids, the K–12 Summer Enrichment Program organized by the Associated Parents Clubs of Piedmont (APCP) offers a high-quality, low-stress alternative. > Click to read more…
Jan 22 2011
This year’s Giving Campaign wraps up Friday, 1/21 , but you can show your support of our children’s education by donating. As of year end 2010, the Piedmont community has raised $1,533,000 for our kids, with 62% of families with school age children contributing to the Giving Campaign. 100% of PUSD students will benefit from The Giving Campaign, with monies raised going toward preserving essential academic programs and keeping Piedmont schools strong.
It is never too late to contribute to the Piedmont Schools! Make your donation today at www.PiedmontGivingCampaign.com or call the Fundraising Office at (510) 653-1816.
Jan 18 2011
The Citizens’ Oversight Committee for Piedmont school construction projects will be receiving an update on expenditures to date and the availability of $10 million in state matching funds needed to complete the School District’s $56 million Seismic Safety Bond Program. To date, matching State funds of $10 million which the District anticipated using to complete the final portion of the District’s seismic work – retrofitting at Beach School – have been delayed due to the State’s own budget issues. Despite the unavailability of these matching State funds, and despite reduced Piedmont property values limiting PUSD’s ability to issue its own bonds, the district forged ahead with its seismic program in 2010 by obtaining $10 million in bridge financing from the County of Alameda. However, further delays in the release of matching State funds may postpone the District’s ability to initiate Beach construction or increase borrowing costs. Read details. The meeting will take place at 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 20 in the District Office Conference Room located at 760 Magnolia Avenue, Piedmont. Current Committee Members
Jan 13 2011
School Board News! Highlights from the January 12, 2011 Meeting
by June Monach, Board Member
Happy New Year! After a well-deserved Winter recess, Piedmont students and staff resumed their studies and work in the schools. The main agenda topics for the Board meeting included:
- Contract Negotiations with the Classified Staff
- 2011-12 Instructional Calendar
- Annual Financial Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2009-10
- Budget Development Calendar for Fiscal Year 2011-12
- Budget Update & Governor’s Proposal > Click to read more…
Jan 13 2011
School Board News! Highlights from the December 8, 2010 Meeting by June Monach, Board Member
- The Budget
- Pilot to Expand Sunday Use of Witter Approved
- Board Clarifies Scope of Parcel Tax Citizens Advisory Committee > Click to read more…
Dec 13 2010
Summary of the December 8th School Board discussion and decision on Witter Field Use provided by June Monach, School Board Member:
The Board unanimously approved a proposal developed by the District’s administration to expand Sunday use of the Witter Fields. The proposal was developed in response to increasing demand for play fields for youth sports and neighborhood complaints around unauthorized organized use of the facilities. > Click to read more…
Dec 13 2010
Summary of December 8th School Board Meeting item on the District Budget provided by June Monach, School Board Member:
Assistant Superintendent Michael Brady presented the 2010-11 First Interim Financial Report to the Board. Based upon the District’s recommendations and a clear understanding of the assumptions being made, the Board approved a positive certification of the report, which means the District will be able to meet its financial obligations for this fiscal year and the next two years *with implementation of at least $1.4 Million in expenditure reductions and/or revenue enhancements to be outlined and defined by the Second Interim Report – Editor’s Note. (Source: final recommendation at p. 7 of First Interim Report) > Click to read more…
Dec 10 2010
Summary of December 8 School Board discussion and announcement on openings provided by June Monach, School Board Member
There are three openings on the Citizens Advisory Committee responsible for advising the Board of Education on School Parcel taxes. The vacancies are a result of resignations submitted in September. The Board suggested that replacement members be added, bringing the total membership back to at least 9 members. The Board has asked staff to begin the application process after the annual report is released in January or February. The application process will be changed to include an interview of potential candidates.
