H E A D HEART HANDS
PLEASANTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT
2023
Table of Contents
Letter from the Superintendent District Profile Budget Profile
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Measure I1 Projects Completed: Your Investment at Work What We’ve Built Together & Looking Ahead to Measure I Student Support Services
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Business Services Human Resources Teaching & Learning Amador at 100: Don of a New Era Classified Employee of the Year Profile Teacher of the Year Profile Head, Heart, Hands
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Letter from the Superintendent
Dear PUSD Community,
We have many accomplishments to celebrate that give me great hope in our collective work moving forward. Each of the accomplishments outlined in this year’s annual report are in large part made possible through your ongoing support and engagement. This year, we strengthened our work as an organization by incorporating a Head, Heart, and Hands focus to the ongoing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) work. Beginning with the 2021-22 school year, we focused on organizational learning about DEI for both students and staff. In 2022-23, the focus shifted to developing and telling our own stories relating to our individual diversity, equity, and inclusion journeys — connecting the Head and Heart to our DEI work. In 2023-24, we have been actively engaging our students, educators and staff, families and parent leaders in the application of those areas into what we do — demonstrating our DEI learning with the work of our Hands. These bold ideals permeate through all we do in PUSD; how we support our staff, how we educate, inspire and empower our students, and how we build our school communities. Our students continue to perform at high levels, which is a direct reflection of the amazing teaching and learning that goes on in our classrooms each day. I am grateful to have the opportunity to celebrate along with our staff throughout the school year, but also to maintain connections with PUSD alumni that have gone on to college or the world of work. They consistently share with me how prepared they are for the next steps in their journeys, whether they followed an academic route started in high school or transitioning to a career that was enabled by our award winning Career Technical Education programs. In each path, students are finding ways to actualize PUSD’s mission by going out and making a better world. I am truly grateful for the generosity of Pleasanton voters as evidenced by the passage of Measure I, and am excited to see initial projects already moving forward in the design and planning processes. Pleasanton families and students will benefit for generations to come from new gyms and performing arts centers at both high schools, reimagined middle school athletic fields, modernized school facilities, and a new Educational Options Center. These Measure I projects will be initiated as Measure i1 is drawing to completion. Together, they represent an investment by Pleasanton taxpayers of nearly $800M in our school facilities since 2017.
We have also taken steps in actualizing a vision to provide workforce housing for teachers and staff. PUSD’s legacy of being a destination district relies on our ability to recruit and retain world-class educators and support staff; workforce housing will help more teachers and staff to live in our vibrant and thriving community. Watch the District’s website for more information, as it becomes available within the planning and development process.
I invite you to read on to learn more about your school district and how our collective work and success helps ensure our students become responsible, resilient and engaged world citizens.
Sincerely,
David Haglund, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools
Pleasanton Unified School District
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District Profile 1 Early Education Center 2 Preschools 9
Our students will make a better world
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Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
2 Comprehensive
High Schools 1
Continuation High School 1
Virtual Academy 1
Adult & Career Education Program
1,459 Employees
13,662 Students
#1 in Alameda County Best School District, Best Educators, Best Place to Teach
Provide service to the community that includes multi-directional communication and efforts to promote authentic engagement and effective partnerships 2023-24 Organizational Goals
Provide opportunities for each student to access resources, programs, and instructional services that are personalized, engaging, and value the strengths that our diverse population of students bring to our classrooms
Promote a professional culture that leverages collaboration and interest-based problem solving in order to recruit, develop and retain a culturally responsive and highly qualified workforce
Address historic and systemic barriers to diversity, equity, and inclusion by working collaboratively and strategically with community and educational partners to achieve an inclusive, equity- centered culture
Monitor and enhance intervention and support structures to improve the physical, mental and social wellness of students, families, and staff
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Budget Profile
Where 2023-24 Funds Came From
How 2023-24 Funds Were Spent
Key Facts
Key Facts
79.6%: PUSD relies on the Local Funding Formula (LCFF) for a majority of the funds we receive LCFF Funding is currently based on a three-year ADA (average daily attendance) rolling average. As enrollment continues to decline, so will funding State Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase forecasts for 2024-25 have dropped from 3.94% to 0.76% in the Governor’s January budget update
82.6%: A majority of PUSD expenditures are invested in employee salary & benefits Increased costs as a result of projected salary and benefit increases and contribution to Special Education Expenditure increases continue to outpace COLA provided by the State Estimated $9 million in reductions needed to maintain State mandated reserves in our multi-year budget
Clean Audits in 2023 for PUSD Financials
Measure I1
Measure I1 Measure I
$207M Spent $7M Saved
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Measure I1 Projects Completed: Your Investment at Work Hart Middle School Science Building
The Hart Middle School Science building is now complete with a functional outdoor space featuring a shade structure and water efficient zero-scaping
Lydiksen Elementary School Rebuild With water efficient landscaping and a new, vibrant blacktop the Lydiksen Elementary rebuild — one of the largest school modernization projects for Measure I1 is complete!
Districtwide Roofing & HVAC New roofs & HVAC systems were installed across 14 schools, including Fairlands Elementary school (pictured left). Additional roofing and HVAC work continues as the last Measure I1 projects to be completed.
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What We’ve Built Together & Looking Ahead to Measure I
$7M Saved More Than Across all Measure I1 Projects This savings helped taxpayer dollars make a bigger impact to fund water conservation projects, additional roofing projects, additional HVAC improvements and a portion of the TK projects.
New Classroom Spaces Constructed At Amador Valley High School, Foothill High School, Hart Middle School and Lydiksen Elementary School 5 TK & Kindergraten Classrooms 17 General Classrooms 4 Engineering Classrooms 2 Computer Labs 11 Science Labs 1 CTE Workshop 2 SDC Classrooms
Moving Forward with Measure I
The District kicked off the planning process for the Amador High School and Foothill High School athletic and performing arts projects through stakeholder and community engagement events. The District also began the design of the new transitional kindergarten projects and Donlon, Fairlands, Valley View and Walnut Grove Elementary Schools. Lastly, planning efforts began for the new Education Options Center.
Groundwork underway for the Educational Options Center
AVHS & FHS Measure I community meeting
AVHS & FHS Measure I community meeting
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Student Services Together with the Department of Health Care Services, the Student Behavioral Health Incentive Program (SBHIP) addresses behavioral health access barriers to increase access to preventive, early intervention, and behavioral health services for TK-12 students. PUSD was awarded a grant of $500K to support staffing for behavior and mental health services. Our participation in SBHIP allows us to improve coordination of child and adolescent behavioral health services for students and break down silos for those enrolled in Medi-Cal. Student Support Services
The Student Support Services Division leads efforts to foster a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and staff. Our team provides specialized academic instruction, behavioral intervention, physical and mental health support, various educational pathways to all students and special education services to students with exceptional needs in order to fully engage each student in high quality learning. Tri-Valley SELPA The Clinical Services Team is thrilled to announce the adoption of a new family counseling model. This initiative aims to empower families in navigating challenges, fostering positive change and creating a supportive environment conducive to the academic success of the student. Commencing in December 2023, this intervention was initially implemented with our SELPA families, marking an exciting step forward in enhancing the comprehensive support we provide our students and their families.
Special Education The Special Education Department remains committed to providing high quality services and support to students with disabilities. In collaboration with Early and Expanded Learning, the department is planning a fully integrated and inclusive Early Childhood Learning Center on the site of the current Inclusive Play and Learning (iPAL) Preschool at Harvest Park.
Early and Expanded Learning 2023 was the first year of California State Preschool Program operations for STEAM Preschool. Not only were the indoor and outdoor environments completely transformed, The Creative Curriculum and Desired Results Developmental Profile assessment tool has been implemented. Teaching staff received specialized training in inclusive practices and have been selected to receive training on the Social Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (SEFEL) hosted by First 5 Alameda County. Panther Club, an Expanded Learning after-school program serving 6th graders, launched January 2023 at Pleasanton Middle School. The program has served nearly 70 students and includes a six-week summer camp, Growing Future Leaders. Panther Club provides homework support, leadership opportunities and athletics. Transportation to Panther Club is provided for Hart and Harvest Park 6th graders.
Educational Options The Pleasanton Virtual Academy (PVA) continues to grow and provide options for students. PVA was WASC-accredited and NCAA-approved in 2023 and moved to a larger location. Students chose a mascot, the Phoenix, and designed the logo. Village High School entered into an agreement that allows eligible students to play sports at Amador Valley and Foothill high schools. This year, we have our first Varsity student-athlete! These opportunities make a world of difference for our students and have a positive impact on attendance and academic performance.
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Business Services
The Business Services Division plays an integral role in the ability of PUSD to provide a quality education for our students. As the financial and operational center of the District, Business Services is
responsible for business operations of the District,
including budget and accounting, payroll, facility maintenance and operations, the bond construction program, student transportation, nutrition services, purchasing, warehouse, graphics and technology support.
Property and Asset Management: Leveraging existing resources to benefit students In 2023, the District was able to advocate and ensure that the 4665 Bernal Ave property and the vacant “Neal” property were zoned for housing as part of the City’s Housing Element Plan update. Furthermore, the District commissioned a 7-11 Committee that recommended to the Board the properties be deemed as surplus and considered them for sale or lease. In December 2023, the Board approved the agreement for the sale of the “Neal” property off Vineyard Rd for $34,695,000. We expect the sale of the property to be finalized in about 1 year. Funds from the property sale will be used to pay for the purchase of the new District Office, an existing building that was renovated and opened to the public in August 2023.
First board meeting in new district office
More Than 300K Breakfasts 1.15M Lunches Served in 2023
Balancing Enrollment Districtwide Through New Elementary, Middle & High School Boundaries For the first time in around 20 years, PUSD updated its school boundaries for the elementary, middle and high schools to help better balance school enrollment with capacity and enhance the neighborhood school. The process involved many educational partners and community input. To learn more visit pusdedu.info/schoolboundary
3,335 Maintenance Work Orders Completed
PUSD’s commitment to taking care of our school campuses continues through our hardworking Maintenance & Operations team. One of many projects included the Valley View Elementary blacktop & parking lot replacement.
10,260 Tech Tickets Received
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Human Resources
The academies and professional development programs offered by PUSD bring numerous benefits to both staff and the district as a whole. The following programs and academies provide comprehensive support and growth opportunities for educators, administrators, and classified staff, fostering a skilled and committed workforce. By investing in professional development, PUSD ensures instructional quality, promotes effective leadership, and enhances support services, ultimately leading to improved student outcomes. Additionally, programs such as the Pleasanton New Teacher Project (PNTP) and Classified to Teacher Grant Program address critical staffing needs, while wellness initiatives prioritize the physical, mental, and social well-being of educators, creating a supportive and thriving school community. Through these initiatives, PUSD cultivates a culture of continuous learning, growth, and excellence.
The Human Resources Division strives to deliver the best customer service to all of our employees. The Human Resources team is focused on hiring, retention, leadership development, and employee assistance. These efforts support our employees as they deliver the best instructional program for our students.
Pleasanton New Teacher Project (PNTP) Thanks to the PNTP, over 90% of educators who start in Pleasanton stay in Pleasanton. Led by our Induction Coordinator, the Induction Coaches assist and support teachers new to PUSD. The PNTP is accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), and offers comprehensive professional growth and development for candidates, leading to a clear teaching credential in general and special education.
PUSD Wellness Teaching can sometimes be challenging, and to ensure staff are able to provide our students with the best education possible, PUSD supports the physical, mental, and social wellness of our educators through partnerships with Care Solace, as well as leading and curating resources on the PUSD Wellness Website (pusdedu.info/wellness).
Classified Professional Development
New Administrator Mentoring PUSD offers mentorship programs for new and veteran Certificated and Classified administrators to build their capacity for effective management and staff oversight. Mentoring is provided by highly experienced retired administrators on a weekly basis to ensure comprehensive and timely support. PUSD recognizes that classified staff are essential in supporting a healthy learning environment. Classified staff attend three mandatory professional development days each year to enhance their skills, knowledge, and effectiveness.
PNTP PLC Networking Forums The PNTP hosts monthly Professional Learning Community (PLC) Networking Forums which are designed to support all new PUSD teachers. These forums provide opportunities to connect with colleagues, share resources, and collaborate in interest-based problem solving. Each session includes time to learn new strategies and engage in open-ended, collaborative dialogue.
Classified to Teacher Grant Program The PUSD Classified- to-Teacher (C2T) program supports classified employees interested in obtaining a teaching credential or a Bachelor's Degree to help address the need for STEM, Special Education, Science, Math, and Spanish/Dual Immersion teachers. Benefits of the grant include credential advising and financial assistance to be used for degree and credentialing expenses.
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Teaching & Learning
Dual Language Immersion Program (DLI) PUSD’s DLI K-12 program is designed to ensure students become literate (read, write, speak, and listen) in English and Spanish. In 2023, we developed our first PUSD DLI handbook created by teachers, parents, and administrative staff. The handbook is designed to inform our community of the program, expectations, and student outcomes.
The Teaching and Learning Division strives to support each student's social- emotional and academic needs to increase their achievement that ensures all students graduate college, career, and community ready. To do this, we provide instructional leadership for all educational initiatives, ensuring educational equity is reflected in practice, policies and planning. College and Career Readiness The Adult and Career Education Department serves as the driving force for Career Pathways and Adult Learning (CPAL) in Pleasanton Unified School District
English Learner Development and Literacy We continue to increase the number of PUSD teachers trained in research-based literacy and language acquisition instruction. This includes the adoption and implementation of a district-wide phonics program, English learner instruction and deepening our commitment to structured literacy implementation to ensure every student is reading at grade level.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) We offer ongoing opportunities for family involvement, including the African American Family Network and new Spanish-Speaking Family Network. Other activities include our DEI Task Force, which brings diverse perspectives together to identify equity gaps within policies and practices and to recommend and monitor actionable steps to eliminate opportunity gaps for PUSD students.
by administering and coordinating programs related to Career and Technical Education, Adult Learning, Work Experience Education, and apprenticeships.
Data Driven Decision Making Using student data to guide our actions, our District has moved out of the "Differentiated Assistance" (DA) State accountability indicator for our African-American students for the areas of Suspension and Chronic Absenteeism based on the 2023 CA Dashboard. Last year, our District was identified for DA for this student group based on our 2021-22 data. To address this designation, we had to align our resources and programs within our LCAP and SPSA to address these two areas and none of our student groups are designated for DA.
Adult Education Program The California Adult Education Program serves state and national interests by providing life-long educational opportunities and support services to all adults. Adult Education programs address the unique and evolving needs of individuals and communities by providing adults with the knowledge and skills necessary to participate effectively as productive citizens, workers, and family members. This year, our Adult with Disabilities (AWD) was highlighted by Channel 7 for their work helping students earn work experience via internships leading to employment opportunities. Watch the video at pusdedu.info/ABC7Omron
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Amador at 100: Don of a New Era
On September 14-16, thanks to the monumental effort of a team of Amador alumni, current staff and families, the community came together to celebrate Amador Valley High School turning 100. We would like to extend our gratitude to the many individuals and local organizations who came together to make this celebration possible.
AVHS Administration office in front of school donning Centennial t-shirts
AVHS Cheer pose in the quad at Amador
AVHS Cone courtesy of Meadowlark Dairy
AVHS Float on Main Street for the
Centennial celebration parade
AVHS Centennial Wine & Cheese reception kicks off at the Museum on Main
AVHS alumnae and Centennial planning mastermind Joanie Fields. Thank you, Joanie!
Alumni enjoying pancake breakfast hosted by Amador Friends of Music
Amador students view Museum on Main’s Centennial Exhibit
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Celebrating Lucy Myers: 2023 Classified Employee of the Year
Throughout her career, PUSD’s 2023 Classified Employee of the Year Lucy Myers has regularly exemplified excellence in customer service to all members of our district community needing her support. “She responds quickly to anyone, is always professional and friendly, stays until the problem is solved, and follows up when she says she will,” said Transition Specialist Jamie Renton.
Mrs. Myers has served the PUSD community for 15 years, both at the district and school site level. Prior to her current district-level role as IT Technology Specialist III, she served as technology specialist at Donlon Elementary School. “The benefit of having an employee like Lucy is that she makes the school community (all students, staff and parents) feel welcome,” Renton said. “PUSD is better for having people like Lucy Myers as employees.”
Mrs. Myers is beloved by her colleagues as a responsive and reliable team member. She is a vital resource and consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty to support the success of her colleagues across the district. “If she does not have the answer, she will get it,” said Maureen Gilhooly, Adult with Disabilities Instructor. “She does this with great patience, all the while explaining in terms that are easy to understand.”
Mrs. Myers leads through her actions and is an excellent communicator, taking time to ask questions and learn more about her colleagues and their technology needs. Through her contagious positive attitude and enthusiasm, she embodies PUSD’s commitment to excellence. Thank you, Lucy!
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Celebrating Kevin Kiyoi: 2023 Teacher of the Year
PUSD and Alameda County’s 2023 Teacher of the Year Kevin Kiyoi has played an essential role in the expansion of STEM at PUSD. Mr. Kiyoi, who has served PUSD for 20 years as a math and computer science teacher at Amador Valley High School, is currently the lead teacher for Amador’s Instructional and Communication Technology career technical education (CTE) pathway. Mr. Kiyoi has been an invaluable mentor to new computer science teachers
and helps lead CTE collaboration across the district.
“Congratulations to Mr. Kevin Kiyoi on this well-deserved recognition,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. David Haglund. “Mr. Kiyoi is a model for educators everywhere for his commitment inside and outside the classroom to inspire and empower each student. He leads programs that have engaged hundreds of young women in the computer sciences and improved representation of many underrepresented student groups in the field.” Kiyoi has also served as the advisor for the Amador Valley chapter of Girls Who Code, an organization that has grown exponentially in membership and participation with Mr. Kiyoi’s support and guidance. In 2023, the Amador Girls Who Code chapter hosted its 4th Annual Summit, which was attended by 150 students as well as 50 high school and 10 adult mentors.
Under Mr. Kiyoi’s leadership, the Girls Who Code chapter is pushing beyond their initial purpose of closing the gender-gap in computer science to reach under-represented student groups by hosting Family Coding Nights and other events with PUSD’s African American Network, Latino Family Network and more. “When I think about a stellar teacher, it is absolutely enough that they are great in the classroom and in their primary role as teacher/mentor to their assigned students,” said Engineering Teacher Tony Dennis. “Kevin is all that and more.”
Thank you, Kevin, for your dedication to students at Amador and throughout PUSD!
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Head, Heart, Hands
For the 2023-24 school year, PUSD’s collective efforts have been focused on: Head: Outlining the Rationale Behind the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Work Heart: Making it Personal and Telling Our Own Stories Hands: Making the work intentional and visible
What This Looks Like
In its second year, the PUSD STEP program has built a community that values the strengths that our diverse population of students bring to our schools and classrooms.
PUSD launched its Spanish Speaking Family Network in 2023 to better engage and support these vital members of our community.
Hearst Elementary students celebrate their peers for being reclassified from english learner to fluent!
PUSD dedicates funding each year through its Local Control and Accountability Plan to provide College & Career Field trips to students in need. Students are provided with transportation and lunch and are accompanied by their High School counselors. The majority of attendees will be the first in their family to go to college and/or be part of an apprenticeship program. Students from Amador Valley, Foothill, Village and the Pleasanton Virtual Academy High Schools are invited to attend.
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Board of Trustees
Executive Cabinet
Mary Jo Carreon Board President
David Haglund, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools
Ed Diolazo Deputy Superintendent of Student Support Services
Justin Brown Board Vice President
Steve Maher Board Trustee
Nimarta Grewal Acting Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Kelly Mokashi Board Trustee
Will Nelson, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning
Laurie Walker Board Trustee
Ahmad Sheikholeslami Assistant Superintendent of Business Services
Valentina Avalos Student Board Trustee
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