Featured in Category Letter to the editor | Armed resource officer on campus is not a good idea By Jodi Biskup, Piedmont resident | February 5, 2019 Research shows that reliance on SROs compounds problems of student misconduct by ignoring its root causes.
California Oakland teachers vote to authorize strike for smaller class sizes, fair wages By Jeff Shuttleworth & Keith Burbank | Bay City News | February 5, 2019 District faces a projected $30 million budget deficit, but district wants to find way to pay teachers fairly.
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California Results of Oakland teachers’ strike vote to be announced on Monday By Jeff Shuttleworth | Bay City News | February 4, 2019 The union is asking for a 12 percent raise over three years while the district is offering a 5 percent pay hike.
Schools Students invited to audition for first “Piedmont’s Got Talent” show By Piedmont Arts Fund | January 31, 2019 Auditions will be held on February 13. Proceeds from the final show on March 16 will benefit the arts in PUSD.
City PRD Preschool 2019/2020 Registration By Jessica Pomey | Piedmont Rec Dept | January 30, 2019 Enrollment for PRD’s Preschool Programs is now available for Piedmont residents and its surrounding communities.
Schools Governor’s proposed budget not entirely rosy for Piedmont schools By Lucinda Ryan | January 28, 2019 PUSD gets a little relief, but serious budget challenges still lie ahead.
Schools Deadline for school STEAM committee applications is Feb 1 By PUSD | January 28, 2019 The advisory committee will provide guidance in the development of the new PHS STEAM building
Schools Nominations open for 2019 Arthur Hecht volunteer of the year award By Lucinda Ryan | January 28, 2019 Deadline for submissions is 4:30 p.m. on March 18.
Bay Area City of Richmond faces rising costs to sustain school resource officer program By Craig Lazzeretti | Bay City News | January 28, 2019 Facing budget challenges, the district is proposing shifting to a 50-50 cost-sharing arrangement with local cities.