Teacher Negotiations on School Board Agenda

The school district and the Pleasanton teacher's union will present their initial bargaining proposals during tonight's school board meeting, kicking off formal negotiations between the two groups.

The Association of Pleasanton Teachers agreed to $4.6 million in concessions last year through furloughs, increased teacher-to-student ratios on some grade levels and cutting a seventh periods during the school day. This year, the group is interested in looking into health and welfare benefits, job share limits, the calendar schedule and salaries.

Meanwhile, the Pleasanton Unified School District, which is currently looking at $7.7 million in cuts for the 2011-2012 school year, delves into hours of employment, class size and salaries.

School Board Agenda At-a-Glance

The school board will have a second reading of its administrative regulations for the district's student wellness policy. The guidelines address nutrition services, physical education, physical activity, healthful school environments, staff wellness and family and community involvement.

The school district also wants to provide comprehensive health education and other wellness services such as counseling and psychological and social services.

The school board meeting will be held at the District Office Board Room, 4665 Bernal Ave., 7 p.m.