SCHOOLS & KIDS Teachers union questions furlough days Teachers union president Darren Day told the school board May 26 that teachers had trouble understanding the "layoff days" being negotiated with the San Ramon Valley Unified ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 28, 2009 at 6:49 pm There have been 16 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 2, 2009 at 3:41 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Where is IT all going? As technology has boomed during the past 20 years, the tools of education have changed along with it. Chalkboards have given way to white boards or screen projectors connected... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 22, 2009 at 7:11 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 29, 2009 at 10:46 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Measure C passes with 72.56 percent Measure C has passed by a landslide – with 72.56 percent Yes votes – it was reported shortly before 8:30 p.m. by the Contra Costa County Elections Division.
Read ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 5, 2009 at 8:49 pm There have been 29 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 6, 2009 at 9:56 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS CORRECTION: Ballot dropoff begins at 4 p.m. Measure C votes may be dropped off May 5 at two locations in the San Ramon Valley from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Danville Weekly incorrectly reported that they will accepted earlie... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 5, 2009 at 7:04 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 5, 2009 at 7:04 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Letters to the editor Measure C - Déjà vu all over again
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, May 1, 2009, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 1, 2009 at 6:53 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 1, 2009 at 6:53 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS So tell me, how do you really feel about Measure C now the voting is done? Dear Dolores,
Measure by measure, we are seeing emotion blind a minority's commentary and blindly provide truth in its most unsubstantiated definition. After all, truth is... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Halamo, a resident of another community, on Apr 29, 2009 at 3:47 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 29, 2009 at 4:57 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Baked goods making a difference Students Kelsey Firebaugh and Matt Anderson held a bake sale at Charlotte Wood Middle School during the recent Danville Little League Carnival where they raised more than $500... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Apr 28, 2009 at 4:43 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 28, 2009 at 4:43 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS An exceptional, "Into the Woods" at SRVHS Dear Dolores,
A very professional presentation of musical comedy was created last night at SRVHS. I thank the cast, crew and directors for an exceptional evening of music ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Hal Bailey, a member of the San Ramon Valley High School community, on Apr 25, 2009 at 7:50 am
SCHOOLS & KIDS The ABCs of Measure C Voters living in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District have a decision to make regarding the future of their schools. More than 80,000 ballots have been delivered to ho... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Apr 24, 2009 at 7:13 am There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 30, 2009 at 10:09 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Measure C parade hits the streets It wasn't your typical Friday afternoon at Greenbrook Elementary School. Instead of the empty playgrounds and shuttered classrooms, more than 100 marchers converged on the par... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Apr 20, 2009 at 9:46 am There have been 22 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 29, 2009 at 10:22 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Guest opinion: Voters Should Flunk Measure C Despite widespread layoffs, foreclosures and broken retirement nest-eggs, the San Ramon Valley Unified School District wants a 60 percent, seven-year parcel-tax increase, from... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Apr 17, 2009 at 8:21 am There have been 143 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 6, 2009 at 2:58 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS VOTE YES on Measure C Dear Dolores,
It took no time at all to characterize the NO campaign as using funds specified for educational and facilities as some $11 million as reserves. The reality i... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Community courtesy, a resident of another community, on Apr 15, 2009 at 7:23 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 28, 2009 at 6:10 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Measure C ballots should be in mailboxes Residents who live within the San Ramon Valley Unified School District should have received ballots in the mail for the upcoming May 5 Measure C Parcel Tax election. The ballo... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Apr 15, 2009 at 3:23 pm There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 28, 2009 at 6:10 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Campaign sticker placed in Danville post office Election fervor over the upcoming May 5 Measure C Parcel tax vote is rising, which may have led one person to post a bumper sticker opposing the measure inside a Danville bran... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Apr 10, 2009 at 7:29 pm There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 28, 2009 at 6:11 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS LTTE - Opposition to Measure C Dear Dolores,
It is fascinating that opposition to Measure C can be labeled as Michael James Arata’s opposition. The reality of opposition, now being erased by e-exchange ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Community courtesy, a resident of another community, on Apr 10, 2009 at 7:28 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 28, 2009 at 6:11 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Measure C discussion meeting, April 16, 2009 Dolores, let's post this as a reminder:
**Received from SRVUSD April 3, 2009, edited notice**
There is a meeting scheduled for April 16, 7:30 PM at Stone Valley Middle S... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by SRVUSD announcement, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood, on Apr 9, 2009 at 4:28 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 28, 2009 at 6:12 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Before you complete your Measure C Ballot Dear Dolores,
**Received from SRVUSD today**
SRVUSD appreciates Iron Horse neighbors willingness to communicate with our district management about Measure C concerns.
... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Community courtesy, a resident of another community, on Apr 3, 2009 at 6:22 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 28, 2009 at 6:12 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Letters to the editor Tear down the Vets Hall
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SCHOOLS & KIDS Measure C debate done 'by the numbers' Naming a clear winner in Tuesday's debate between opponents and proponents of the proposed Measure C parcel tax ballot initiative may come down to whose numbers you believe.
... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Apr 1, 2009 at 7:43 am There have been 62 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 5, 2009 at 9:06 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Should we assume that SRVUSD has leadership? Dear Dolores,
We have little connection to SRVUSD board and management since Joan Buchanan left and we cannot know if we have leadership identified to our goals for our sch... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Community courtesy, a resident of another community, on Mar 30, 2009 at 6:51 pm
SCHOOLS & KIDS Pink Slip Friday has teachers singing the blues James Corral, vice principal of Charlotte Wood Middle School, directs traffic during morning drop-off this morning while several of the teachers line the street to raise aware... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Mar 15, 2009 at 6:28 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 28, 2009 at 6:13 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Schools chief focuses on mission Any school district employee who does not work in the classroom is suspect. That's how Superintendent Steve Enoch approaches the budget and personnel for the San Ramon Valley ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Mar 11, 2009 at 12:19 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 12, 2009 at 4:29 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS School district's red ink brings pink slips Layoff notices are going to 137 teachers and others such as librarians and counselors who have teaching credentials after the School Board ordered the elimination and reductio... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Mar 5, 2009 at 9:03 pm There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 28, 2009 at 6:15 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS 'Cinderella' onstage at Monte Vista The Drama Department at Monte Vista High School is presenting "Cinderella" this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at the school's Al Gentile Theater. It's the Rogers and ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Mar 1, 2009 at 10:24 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Mar 1, 2009 at 10:24 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Of Note Troop 204 Scouts reach Eagle rank
Read the full story here http://www.danvilleweekly.com/story.php?story_id=4227 posted Friday, March 7, 2008, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Feb 28, 2009 at 6:27 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Feb 28, 2009 at 6:27 pm.