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One for the books: Loud turnout as SRVUSD board discusses text acquisition and complaint policiesThe SRVUSD board's meeting extended late into the night, with a presentation and hearing on the district's book acquisition...
Original post made on Feb. 26, 2023Last comment by Mike Arata, on Mar 20, 2023 at 3:25 pm | 39 comments | 5173 Views
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Lafayette principal Chaplan placed on leave as district investigates allegations from her time at SRVHSStanley Middle School principal Nikki Chaplan has been placed on leave by the Lafayette School District while officials...
Original post made on Jan. 31, 2023Last comment by Mike Arata, on Feb 3, 2023 at 3:16 pm | 9 comments | 5156 Views
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Around the Valley: Don't trust until you verifyThere is a campaign to discredit newly-elected SRVUSD trustee Jesse vanZee. One of vanZee's competitors, Michelle Petersen,...
Original post made on Jan. 7, 2023Last comment by Mike Arata, on Jan 26, 2023 at 4:14 pm | 10 comments | 5742 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD discusses updates to athletics policiesOfficials and community members at the San Ramon Valley Unified School District debated updates to district policies on its...
Original post made on Oct. 28, 2022Last comment by Mike Arata, on Nov 21, 2022 at 2:27 pm | 29 comments | 3093 Views
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Ex-Santa Clara supe joins SRVUSD cabinet as assistant superintendentThe San Ramon Valley Unified School District Board of Education voted this week to appoint two new high-level administrators...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2022Last comment by H, on Sep 26, 2022 at 7:33 pm | 2 comments | 4368 Views
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Dublin teachers union, school district reach tentative agreementTeachers in Dublin's public schools are poised to see an 8% salary increase, following a months-long negotiation process...
Original post made on Jul. 20, 2022Last comment by H, on Jul 21, 2022 at 8:39 am | 3 comments | 4824 Views
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Cal High principal Keefer resigns position to return to teachingSome are questioning the timing of Cal High principal Megan Keefer's resignation, given the recent controversy over the school's...
Original post made on Jun. 17, 2022Last comment by H, on Jun 21, 2022 at 10:00 am | 22 comments | 14478 Views
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SRVUSD board poised to extend contracts of Superintendent Malloy, cabinet membersThe San Ramon Valley Unified School District Board of Education is set to vote on renewing the contracts for Superintendent...
Original post made on Jun. 14, 2022Last comment by Efren Guerrero, on Jun 15, 2022 at 4:35 pm | 5 comments | 2549 Views
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Families demand SRVUSD Superintendent Malloy be fired over handling of Cal High cheer mannequin controversyStudents and parents from the California High School cheer and stunt team are calling for Superintendent John Malloy to be...
Original post made on Jun. 3, 2022Last comment by H, on Jun 14, 2022 at 8:08 am | 35 comments | 8004 Views
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SRVUSD: Board to consider raises for management, discuss budget assumptionsSRVUSD trustees are slated to review budget assumptions for the upcoming school year, in addition to considering raises for...
Original post made on Mar. 29, 2022Last comment by MO, on Mar 30, 2022 at 1:05 pm | 1 comment | 3238 Views
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Declining enrollment = declining revenueFollowing a two-year stretch of leniency, Tri-Valley school districts face a potentially significant drop in revenue next...
Original post made on Jan. 28, 2022Last comment by H, on Feb 3, 2022 at 8:33 pm | 3 comments | 3115 Views
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Pleasanton Preps: What a teacher strike could mean for sportsIt appears a strike by the teachers may be a realistic possibility, which is the worst-case scenario. Lost in the rhetoric...
Original post made on Nov. 3, 2021Last comment by Magnus Back, on Nov 3, 2021 at 8:21 am | 1 comment | 3569 Views
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Krolikowski among new upper admin hires for Livermore school districtThe Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District has welcomed several new upper administrative employees, including former...
Original post made on Oct. 9, 2021Last comment by SM, on Oct 9, 2021 at 2:27 pm | 3 comments | 4029 Views
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SRVUSD board to review first draft of Strategic Plan documentThe goals and priorities for the SRVUSR will be reviewed during the Board of Education's regular meeting on Tuesday, where...
Original post made on Jun. 15, 2021Last comment by MO, on Jun 15, 2021 at 3:10 pm | 2 comments | 3467 Views
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Board to discuss draft of SRVUSD's first Strategic PlanThe San Ramon Valley school board is set to publicly review draft versions of the district's new Strategic Plan and its latest...
Original post made on Jun. 1, 2021Last comment by MO, on Jun 1, 2021 at 4:48 pm | 1 comment | 4760 Views
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2021-22 school year model to lead SRVUSD's first board meeting back in personThe San Ramon Valley Unified School District Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting covering school reopenings...
Original post made on May. 7, 2021Last comment by Connor Tyrrell, on May 7, 2021 at 6:44 am | 1 comment | 3893 Views
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Three SRVUSD high schools recognized as 2021 California Distinguished SchoolsThree SRVUSD high schools were recognized as 2021 California Distinguished Schools by the state's Department of Education...
Original post made on Apr. 29, 2021Last comment by Danville Mom, on Apr 29, 2021 at 10:46 am | 2 comments | 7056 Views
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SRVUSD to transition to full-day, in-person learning four days a weekThe SRVUSD has taken another step toward returning to full-time in-person learning with the decision to bring hybrid students...
Original post made on Mar. 26, 2021Last comment by IM2Curious, on Mar 29, 2021 at 7:18 am | 2 comments | 5916 Views
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Dublin USD Trustee Catherine Kuo killed in car crash on campusIn what police and school officials described as a 'tragic accident,' Dublin Unified School District Trustee Catherine Kuo...
Original post made on Mar. 25, 2021Last comment by HC, on Mar 25, 2021 at 5:50 am | 1 comment | 13943 Views
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