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School board to discuss upcoming labor negotiationsThe San Ramon Valley school board is set to meet in closed session with the district's bargaining team Tuesday evening to...
Original post made on Nov. 28, 2016Last comment by SHale, on Dec 2, 2016 at 11:39 am | 15 comments | 4277 Views
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School officials report grim day in Sac'toSchool District officials traveled to the state capitol Tuesday for a firsthand view at the budgeting process, and that evening...
Original post made on Jan. 18, 2010Last comment by Gunslinger, on Jan 20, 2010 at 6:49 am | 12 comments | 4277 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
High school homecoming activities begin FridaySan Ramon Valley Unified high schools will be having their homecoming parades and fireworks shows starting Friday, according...
Original post made on Oct. 10, 2014Last comment by tiki3, on Oct 10, 2014 at 8:29 pm | 1 comment | 4276 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School parcel tax going to the voteIn an effort to combat expected cutbacks in state funding and protect current programs, members of the San Ramon Valley Unified...
Original post made on Jan. 30, 2009Last comment by Todd, on Jan 30, 2009 at 6:28 pm | 4 comments | 4263 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD board talks district diversion, enrollmentAccording to district staff the 2018- 2019 school year has seen 414 fewer students enroll in district schools than the previous...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2018Last comment by Mark, on Oct 5, 2018 at 8:08 pm | 6 comments | 4262 Views
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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...
Original post made on May. 22, 2009Last comment by Teacherman, on May 29, 2009 at 10:46 am | 4 comments | 4261 Views
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Four Kid's Country facilities on three-year probation with stateA prediction made earlier this summer by the executive director of Kid's Country -- that the state would not shut down four...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2011Last comment by Fern, on Sep 15, 2011 at 5:28 pm | 5 comments | 4253 Views
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Steven Enoch, his past, how can he be in the future?The inability for this man to take criticism brings up a dark past of his work history. From some friends in Friday Harbor...
Original post made by Elliott L. on Jun. 22, 2010Last comment by Jon Gray, on Jun 24, 2010 at 11:28 am | 16 comments | 4253 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Four furlough days to save district about $3MAs the deadline for delivering final layoff notices to teachers approaches, the school district and teachers' union has come...
Original post made on May. 10, 2010Last comment by LkF, on Jun 11, 2010 at 2:32 pm | 9 comments | 4245 Views
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SRVUSD board to review major provisions of labor agreement with teachers unionMeeting via teleconference in order to maintain social distancing during the coronavirus crisis, district officials plan...
Original post made on Mar. 24, 2020Last comment by just wondering, on Mar 25, 2020 at 6:02 pm | 2 comments | 4240 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Toy project run by expertsKids and toys go together like cake and ice cream. And some students at Green Valley Elementary School enjoyed collecting...
Original post made on Dec. 18, 2009Last comment by Kellye, on Dec 18, 2009 at 9:09 am | 3 comments | 4219 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Area schools advance to state Odyssey competitionSixteen teams from the San Ramon Valley Unified School District will attend the Odyssey of the Mind state tournament on March...
Original post made on Mar. 15, 2011Last comment by Lynn, on Mar 18, 2011 at 11:18 am | 5 comments | 4216 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Of noteHospital appreciates fundraising Read the full story here http://www.danvilleweekly.com/story.php?story_id=6333 posted...
Original post made on Jul. 15, 2009Last comment by Adam, on Jul 24, 2009 at 12:22 am | 2 comments | 4212 Views
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Tri-Valley Hero: Alamo teen's fashion philanthropyAlamo teen Riley Glasson helps provide a sense of confidence and optimism for her peers through the organization she manages...
Original post made on Nov. 20, 2014Last comment by Shalini, on Nov 20, 2014 at 6:37 am | 1 comment | 4198 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Five SRVUSD schools given Distinguished School awardThirteen Contra Costa County middle and high schools were designated as California Distinguished Schools for 2013 Friday....
Original post made on Apr. 13, 2013Last comment by random parent, on Apr 16, 2013 at 3:23 pm | 4 comments | 4198 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School board to review superintendent's performanceThe San Ramon Valley school board is set to conduct a public employee performance evaluation of the superintendent at a special...
Original post made on Jun. 21, 2017Last comment by Scott Hale, on Jun 23, 2017 at 10:03 am | 7 comments | 4194 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Report ranks SRVUSD high schools among top in countryAll nine local high schools scored among the top high schools in the country in the latest U.S. News & World report ranking...
Original post made on May. 14, 2013Last comment by The alamo, on May 17, 2013 at 11:15 pm | 5 comments | 4193 Views
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Dad's Night at SRVHS tonightSan Ramon Valley High School will host a "Dad's Night" tonight at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 7, in the library at the school....
Original post made on Dec. 7, 2011Last comment by SRV parent, on Dec 7, 2011 at 7:43 am | 1 comment | 4189 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
TRAFFIX program expands to high schoolsStreets around Monte Vista and California high schools will be slightly less congested next fall as the TRAFFIX school bus...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2012Last comment by Louie, on Jun 29, 2012 at 10:42 am | 8 comments | 4181 Views
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Monte Vista, Venture get new principalsTwo principals -- Janet Terranova and Matt Hermann will take over new positions in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District...
Original post made on May. 19, 2010Last comment by Mom, on May 20, 2010 at 8:19 am | 4 comments | 4176 Views
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