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Negotiations and Labor Relations

Negotiations Updates 

The Pleasanton Unified School District is proud to work alongside our labor partners in service to our students and community: Association of Pleasanton Teachers (APT), Classified School Employees Association (CSEA) Union Local 155.

This page serves as the primary resource for updates on negotiations. We hope you find this to be a useful tool to support effective communication.

Labor Relations

Pleasanton... A Destination District!

The Pleasanton Unified School District (PUSD) has an established history as a destination district for families and educators. Consistently ranked as a top school district in the State and the Bay Area, along with nationally ranked schools and programs, PUSD is also ranked #1 in Alameda County among the best places to teach (according to Niche.com)

PUSD is dedicated to developing adult leaders and learners. PUSD is home to the Pleasanton New Teacher Project (PNTP). Accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, PNTP provides new teachers a two-year comprehensive professional growth and development pathway leading to a clear teaching credential in general or special education. Thanks in large part to the PNTP, over 90% of teachers who begin teaching in Pleasanton, stay in Pleasanton. PUSD also provides professional academies to support the growth of our classified staff and administrators.

The Impact of Parcel Taxes

PUSD is a top-performing district in Alameda County, consistently ranking highly in terms of academic achievement and student outcomes. PUSD is the only district among Berkeley, Dublin, San Lorenzo, San Ramon, and Livermore that does not have a parcel tax to support its schools, and yet has managed to maintain its position as a high-performing district with dedicated and highly qualified educators, robust academic programs, and extracurricular activities that cater to diverse student interests. This is a testament to PUSD staff and community commitment to providing a high-quality education for all students and the ability to leverage district resources effectively to benefit students and staff.

Lifetime Earnings and Work Days

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Lifetime Earnings
Educators who work in PUSD have greater earning potential over the course of their career than in neighboring districts. This helps them to plan for their future and save more for retirement and achieve other long-term personal goals.
 
Work Days
PUSD staff work a school year that is shorter than most neighboring school districts. This has some benefits for educators, such as improving their work-life balance and allowing them to be more effective in the classroom.

Daily Work Hours and Specialist Prep Periods

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Hours in the work day
PUSD stands out among neighboring districts for offering a professional day policy, which allows teachers to accommodate both students’ and their own needs. With flexible hours, teachers are able to plan ahead and schedule their time as needed per their professional duties.
 
Specialist Prep Periods
The decision to offer a total of 4 preparation periods sets PUSD apart from neighboring districts. Having additional prep periods for Elementary Science, Music, and Physical Education, and Secondary Education Specialists allows educators more time to prepare and plan engaging and effective lessons for students.

HR Recruitment Brochure

Please see our Recruitment Brochure for more information about the opportunities, supports, and benefits available to PUSD students and staff. 

PUSD Brochure