The City of Pleasanton, in partnership with the Pleasanton Unified School District, adopted six behavior characteristics that we pledge to model and advance in our community.  Pleasanton is already blessed with a citizenry that is committed to maintaining the standards which make this a wonderful place to live, raise a family, work and play.  By adopting these characteristics, we seek to expand our character development efforts by reinforcing those values which foster strong individuals, families, neighborhoods and communities.

To underscore the City's commitment to these principles, each City Council meeting begins by calling attention to the behavior characteristics and explaining how they apply throughout the meeting.  Also, each characteristic receives special attention during a period of time during the year.  Banners displaying the highlighted value are placed at City facilities and schools.  Our schools weave these traits "throughout the structures and processes of the entire school curriculum and culture".

RESPONSIBILITY August - October	Doing what I am supposed to do Always doing my best Being accountable for my choices
COMPASSION November - December	Being kind to myself, others, and the environment Helping others in need Being forgiving
SELF-DISCIPLINE January	Practicing self-control Setting goals and working toward them Striving for personal improvement
HONESTY February	Telling the truth No cheating or stealing Being trustworthy
RESPECT March - April	Using good manners, not bad language Being considerate: honoring the feelings of others Dealing peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements
INTEGRITY May - July	Being reliable: doing what I say I'll do Having the courage to do the right thing Building a good reputation