Families Like PUSD Schools, Want Personalized Support: Survey

PLEASANTON, CA — Pleasanton Unified School District families say they feel welcome at school events, are treated with respect and feel schools are higher-quality, but also share some concerns about the district, according to survey results posted in the district's annual report.

Families told the district that they believe students need more individualized support, district leaders have not built community trust and teachers fail to give students timely feedback.

The district, which employs more than 1,300 people and serves nearly 15,000 students and families, also shared in its report that it spent 60 percent of its funds on salaries in 2019 and 20 percent on benefits. Six percent of its funding went to books and supplies, and the rest of the money went toward unspecified services.

The district is expected to break ground on three projects this year: the rebuilding and modernization of Lydiksen Elementary School; a new science classroom and fencing at Foothill High School; and a new science classroom at Amador Valley High School, according to the annual report.

The district plans to break ground on a new elementary school and Hart Middle School science classroom in 2021.

Read more about the district's plans and 2019 review here.