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BOARD HIGHLIGHTS
In an effort to keep the community up-to-date and informed about actions taken by the Board of Education and Milpitas Unified School District, the Superintendent’s Office publishes Board Highlights shortly after each of its meetings. The information included in these briefs are not intended to be complete, and does not replace official Board minutes. Official minutes, agendas, and packets are available on Agendaonline or through our website.
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2017-18 School Year
April 10, 2018
March 27, 2018
March 13, 2018
February 13, 2018
January 23, 2018
January 9, 2018
December 12, 2017
November 28, 2017
November 14, 2017
October 10, 2017
September 26, 2017
August 22, 2017
- New Principals named for Curtner, Zanker elementary
- Milpitas Model UN recognized for achievement at first ever conference
- Board adopts resolution declaring April 16-20 Public School Volunteers Week
- May recognized as National Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
- MMA, CSEA tentative agreements approved
March 27, 2018
- Board discusses resolution draft supporting school safety
- Amanda Dellandre featured as Spirit Story of the 49ers Cal-Hi Sports Report
- Tariq Bracy receives "SportStars Magazine All-NorCal Football 2017 Player of the Year"
- Sinnott elementary students earn awards from PTA Reflections contest
- Enrollment expected to grow at elementary level
- Trustees approve resolution recognizing March 31 as Cesar Chavez Day
March 13, 2018
- Study Session focuses on upcoming summer program
- Edgar Duenas named Custodial Supervisor
- Speech therapy teacher recognized as March 94.5 Bay FM Teacher of the Month
- Board adopts Second Interim Report
- Cost Management Plan for 2018-19 will save the District $633k, shift elementary APs roles
- Trustees approve resolution recognizing March as National Women's History Month
- Resolution declares April 9-13 Adult Education Week
February 13, 2018
- The Nuñez Community Foundation
- Milpitas Unified School District Spelling Bee
- Student Nutrition Services Recogition
- LCAP Update
January 23, 2018
- Knights of Columbus present MUSD Special Ed program with a donation of $5,002.40
- "Escuela Parkway Pathway to the Future" Mural painted by talented students
- Congratulations MHS Honor Band Students
- Cost Management Report
January 9, 2018
- Zanker Library to be Named After Golden Altos Corporation in Honor of $50,000 Donation
- Rancho Girls Basketball Teams Both Win Championships
- MHS Varsity Football Recognized for Capturing State Championship - A First in MHS History
- $1,000 Donated to Zanker for Lego Enrichment Class
- Board Ratifies Second Term for Officers; Continues Current Site and Committee Assignments
December 12, 2017
- School Employee Housing Assistance Program Explored
- Milpitas Elementary Olympics Logo Design Contest Winners honored
- MHS Speech and Debate Record-Tying Performance and Outstanding Achievement Recognized
- FLAG Salute Led by Spangler Students
- MUSD Earned Upgraded Credit Rating
- Food Drive Competition Results in Board President Getting a Mohawk Haircut
- Board Accepts Successful Audit Reports on Measure "E" Bond
- First Interim Financial Status Report Adopted and Positive Financial Certification Submitted;
- Multi-Year Projection Discussed
November 28, 2017
- New elementary school construction on schedule to open in August 2018
- Rancho parents recognized for participating in parent-school collaboration program
- Milpitas Youth Soccer League honored
- Poll results show majority views MUSD positively and supports investment in schools
- Milpitas High School to create Freshman Transition class to support student success
- Spring Valley Fire Dept to Lease Air Point facility and provide educational programs in fire services for students
November 14, 2017
- Potential Employee Housing Option Explored
- MHS One of Two Schools in Santa Clara County to Receive CCS Sportsmanship Citation
- MHS Lady Trojans Finished Season with Great Record
- MUSD Veterans Honored
- Strategic Plan Goals Approved
- Board recognizes November as Native American Heritage Month
October 10, 2017
- Board adopts resolution to declare Oct 23-Oct 31 Red Ribbon Week
- Agreement between MUSD and CSEA Chapter 281 for 2016-2017 School Year Approved
- Milpitas High School student honored for leading donation drive to help Texas school devastated by Hurricane Harvey
- Proposed Boundary Chage for Rose and Burnett Attendance Pockets
September 26, 2017
- Strategic Plan Study Session focuses on aligning resources, long-term goals for MUSD
- KLA-Tencor honored for sponsoring "Science is Elementary" at Rose Elementary School
- MUSD Superintendent shares history about Milpitas High during meeting at the school
- MetroED Superintendent provides an update on the program, enrollment history with MUSD
- Russell principals share accomplishments, focus on 'whole student' this year
- Weller Assistant Principal Parwinder Johal appointed Coordinator II of English Learner, Literacy, and Interventions
- Sandy Huynh appointed Director of Student Nutrition Services
- Assistant Superintendent of Business Services projects smaller deficit on the horizon
- Board approves resolution honoring the flag of the former Republic of Vietnam
- MHS Principal Francis Rojas kicks off first of regular reports at Board Meetings
August 22, 2017
- Meeting closed in honor of MUSD alumnus Alyssa Almogela
- Board honors BAPS Charities for raising $2000 for MUSD during recent walkathon
- Trustees recognize MHS Varsity Baseball Coach Jesus "Chuy" Zamudio, selected as CCS Honor Coach
- Facilities Needs Planning Update
- Former Student Board Representative proposes free MUSD tutoring during report
- Summer School 2017 Report
- New Teacher on Special Assignment - Student Engagement Specialist job description approved
- Board approves Social Emotional Supports proposal
2016-17 School Year
June 27, 2017
June 13, 2017
May 23, 2017
May 9, 2017
March 14, 2017
- Sid Haro named Assistant Superintendent of Human Relations
- Winners recognized from the SCCOE’s Texas Instruments Innovations in STEM Teaching Awards
- Trustees give student Board Representative Alan Pham a warm sendoff
- Volunteers chosen for Community Board Advisory Council
- Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) adopted for the 2017-18 school year
- Budget adopted for the 2017-18 school year
- Reclassification Committee Report
- Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSAs) approved for all MUSD schools
June 13, 2017
- Winners recognized from the Santa Clara County Alliance of Black Educators’ 28th Annual Student Recognition Program
- Contract revisions approved for Superintendent Cheryl Jordan
- Public hearing held for the District’s 2017-18 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- Presentation, public hearing held for the proposed 2017-18 District budget
- Adopted resolution endorses the establishment of the Seal of Biliteracy
- Adopted resolution endorsing the establishment of Pathways to Biliteracy
- Presentation highlights MUSD Two-Way Bilingual Immersion Master Plan
May 23, 2017
- Francis Rojas named Milpitas High School Principal
- Winners recognized from the Santa Clara County Office of Education’s 21st Annual Young Artists Showcase
- Milpitas High School student Amanda Chen recognized
- Second amendment to the San Jose Evergreen Community College (SJECC) ground lease and joint use agreement approved
- College and career access pathways partnership agreement with SJECC approved
- Report highlights 2017-2020 District Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Draft Review
- Presentation outlines Facilities Planning update
- Moment of Silence held for lives lost or injured in Manchester, England
May 9, 2017
- Nichol Klein named Pomeroy Elementary School Principal
- Milpitas High School participants in the Milpitas Community Educational Endowment’s Building Foundations Tutoring Program recognized
- Irene Hentschke, retiring Milpitas High School art educator, recognized
- Winners recognized from the 2017 SkillsUSA Regional Leadership and Skills Competition
- Russell Middle School’s Science Olympaid team recognized
- Names approved for school facilities including new elementary school
- Presentation highlights Unique Learning System
- Report provides strategies for cost reduction for District’s Child Development Centers
- Adopted resolution declares May 10 Day of the Teacher
- Adopted resolution declares May 21-27 Classified School Employee Week
- Trustees remember Board Vice President Danny Lau
- Student Devesh Mamidi recognized for chess competition
- Student winners recognized from the City of Milpitas’ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month Writing Contest
- Board vacancy selection process approved
- Presentation highlights Calaveras Hills High School’s alternative pathways to success
- Adopted resolution declares April 2-8 Adult Education Week
- Adopted resolution declares April 17-21 Public School Volunteers Week
March 14, 2017
- Milpitas High School junior Jennifer Smith recognized for being crowned Midd Santa Clara’s Outstanding Teen 2017
- Weller volunteers Bob and Linda gray recognized for receiving a Crystal Bowl Award
- Report highlights teacher recruitment activities
- Milpitas Elementary Olympics approved for revival in 2018
- 2016-17 Second Interim Report adopted
- Milpitas High School Science Olympiad team recognized for placing in tournaments
- Shangrila Mia-Ramzan named Interim Pomeroy Elementary School Assistant Principal
- Presentation highlights personalized learning with Summit schools
- Report gives overview of 2018-2026 Master Facilities Planning, seeks direction for potential bond in 2018
- Rose student Briana Nguyen recognized for earning first place in District Spelling Bee
- Sinnott student Ari George Philip recognized for earning second place in District Spelling Bee
- Rancho Milpitas Middle School recognized for being name s 2017 School to Watch
- Meeting closed in remembrance of Coach Pete Michaletos
- Lori Porter named Executive Secretary for Human Relations, Superintendent
- Dr. Sheila Murphy-Brewer named Executive Director of Human Relations
- Ron Lind recognized as Community College Extension Champion
- Rose Elementary students, staff share highlights of their STEAM Showcase
- Report highlights partnership between Nextflex, City of Milpitas, Flex Electronics, and Evergreen Valley College for Project Based Learning course at Cal Hills High School
- Negotiations reopened between CSEA
- Bidding process approved for District’s network equipment