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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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2021-22 School Year
November 23, 2021
November 9, 2021
October 26, 2021
October 12, 2021
September 28, 2021
September 14, 2021
August 24, 2021
- Study Session put spotlight on Special Education processes and services for MUSD families
- Recognition: Milpitas HS Marching Band and Colorguard
- Weller Elementary Report focuses on serving entire school community in various aspects
- 620 in Milpitas community receive vaccine during #MUSDfamily clinic at Randall
- Culture, Climate, and Mental Health Snapshot offers insight into students' state of mind
- MUSD continues to build on Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services
- Staff identifies needs for Educator Effectiveness Funding Expenditure Plan
November 9, 2021
- MUSD Innovation Campus, Second High School Campus, Measure AA projects on display
- Recognition: Compassionate Service Society
- Recognition: Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in SF
- Recognition: MUSD Secretary Suzette Bromagem
- Student leader Nia Gupte looks to expand her CliMatter initiative throughout district
- Staff shares outline of Pathways to Alternative PE Credit for students in other activities
- Spangler students produce Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month resolution
- MUSD Navigators! video series features Curtner Elementary teacher Kelsey Taku
- Spangler Elementary's admin team making new connections with school community
- MUSD Board of Education approves variety of education items at November 9 meeting
October 26, 2021
- Board of Education honors MUSD Administrators for unwavering leadership
- Recognition: New Milpitas Police Chief Jared Hernandez
- MCEE announces 2021 MUSD grant recipients
- Mabel Mattos PTA earns National School of Excellence designation
- Student-produced video resolutions continue to capture MUSD Culture of WE
- MUSD Navigators! video series features Cal Hills counselor Jonathan Payne and MAE transition specialist Angela Holmes
- Rose Elementary School's ROAR initiative promotes positive behaviors amongst students
- MetroEd serving 43 MUSD students with array of programs offered for 2021-22 school year
- MUSD Board of Education approves variety of education items at October 26 meeting
October 12, 2021
- Milpitas High School sophomore Ava Woodhams has first book of new series published
- MUSD gets record low rate for Measure AA, Series B General Obligations Bonds sale
- Recognition: MUSD Custodians
- Moving Forward Together: MUSD 2021-22 COVID-19 Update unveils new testing system
- Zanker's Ms. Ortiz, MHS students share video resolution honoring Indigenous Peoples Day
- Zanker students support Principal Mia-Ramzan in explaining 'Let's Talk It Out' Lesson
- MUSD Board of Education approves variety of education items at October 12 meeting
September 28, 2021
- Burnett Elementary students, staff share 'My Name, My identity' lesson with everyone
- Students produce vid readings of Afghan Refugee Support, Confucius resolutions
- Recognition: Hope for the Unhoused
- Recognition: MHS students Noelle Huynh and Linda Loi
- Moving Forward Together: MUSD COVID-19 Update 2021-22 presented by Supt. Jordan
- Site leaders share district's Summer School Programs 2021 Report with Board
- MUSD Navigators in action! video series features MHS teacher Liza Gable-Ferguson
- MUSD Board of Education approves variety of education items at September 28 meeting
September 14, 2021
- Milpitas HS student cadets champion September 11 Remembrance Resolution
- Calaveras Hills HS students produce Latinx (Hispanic) Heritage Month Resolution
- Moving Forward Together: MUSD COVID-19 Update 2021-22 presented by Supt. Jordan
- MHS students align Objectives & Key Results (OKR's) with district's Strategic Goals
- Recognition: Henry Robinson, MUSD-MPD community liaison receives Key to the City of Milpitas
- Recognition: Six Milpitas HS students selected as National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
- Recognition: Vanessa Yu - Sunnyhills Neighborhood Association scholarship winner
- Recognition: Milpitas HS girls volleyball team
- MUSD introduces newest team member: Yvonne Sugimura as ELL Coordinator
- MUSD Navigators in action! video series: Secretatries
- MUSD Board of Education approves variety of education items at September 14 meeting
August 24, 2021
- Moving Forward Together: MUSD COVID-19 Update 2021-22
- 2021-22 Student Board Representatives participate in first school board meeting
- Recognition: Abner Ames, MOT Classified Team Member
- Recognition: Lori Louie, MHS Classified Team Member
- Recognition: MHS alumni Michelle Ngo, Daphne Tran and Philip Yang
- Recognition: Milpitas High's Ngoc Trang Pham and Blach Construction
- MUSD Board of Education introduces newest team members to Milpitas community
- District staff presents new agreements with MTA, CSEA employee groups for 2021-22
- Principal's Report: Milpitas Adult Education showcases array of programs for 2021-22
- MUSD Navigators in action! video series premieres with Summer School 2021
- MUSD Board of Education approves variety of education items at August 24 meeting
2020-21 School Year
June 22, 2021
June 8, 2021
May 25, 2021
May 11, 2021
April 27, 2021
March 23, 2021
March 9, 2021
February 9, 2021
January 12, 2021
December 8, 2020
November 24, 2020
November 10, 2020
October 27, 2020
October 13, 2020
September 22, 2020
September 8, 2020
August 25, 2020
- School-Linked Services Coordinator connects MUSD families with valuable resources
- Recognition: Assistant Superintendent Norma Rodriguez
- Recognition: MUSD's MOT Team
- Recognition: MUSD Safety First Team
- Girls on the Run and Hearts & Sole Clubs
- MUSD Board of Education continues to enhance leadership with five new hires
- Principal's Report: Calaveras Hills HS staff keeps students on track for graduation
- MUSD Innovators on the Move! video series features 'heartbeat of district' MOT Team
- Students, staff and community benefit from MCEE-MUSD continued partnership
- Board unanimously adopts 2021-22 Proposed Budget, Local Control Accountability Plan
- MUSD Board of Education approves variety of education items at June 22 meeting
June 8, 2021
- MUSD planning for full in-person instruction five days per week for all students in 2021-22
- Recognition: MUSD Student Board of Education Reps
- Recognition: Inspirational Adult Learner Award-winner
- Recognition: Rancho MS Autism Essay Contest Winners
- MUSD Board of Education unanimously approves five new hires to leadership team
- Milpitas HS True Colors Club produces video reading of Pride Month resolution
- MUSD Innovators on the Move! video series highlights Curtner Elementary Principal
- Board approves two Ethnic Studies courses for Milpitas High School students
- Milpitas HS gym and theater project on schedule to break ground in May 2022
- MUSD Board of Education approves variety for education items at June 8 meeting
May 25, 2021
- Swim time: New Milpitas HS Aquatics Center agreement makes way for community swim
- Randall World Languages School outlines 3-year plan to add third language
- Burnett Elementary School 6th graders honor Classified unit with special video resolution
- Recognition: Exceptional Student Athletes
- Recognition: E-Tech Academy students
- Milpitas HS Social Media Library Team introduces new podcast and video readings
- Randall Elementary Team shares their Principal's Report in video form
- MUSD Innovators on the Move! video series continues with Rose and Sunnyhills CDCs
- L&D Team leads Expanded Learning Opportunity Plan, LCAP study session
- City locked in as founding member of MUSD Alliance Partners for Future-Ready Learners
- MUSD Board of Education approves variety of education items at May 25 meeting
May 11, 2021
- Superintendent unveils MUSD Innovation Campus Vision, along with $750k donation
- Recognition: Kumi Lingle and Rancho Dance Crew
- Recognition: EL Mentor Program organizers
- Board quickly raises $2,500 for student scholarship fund
- Board of Education welcomes new director, supervisor to MUSD Team
- Thomas Russell Middle School students honor educators with special video resolution
- Board unanimously adopts National Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month resolution
- MUSD Innovators on the Move! video series: Randall World Languages School
- Principal's Report: Mattos Elementary School
- MUSD educators highlight Ethnic Studies course opportunities at secondary schools
- Architecture, Construction & Engineering career pathways provided to students
- MUSD Board of Education approves variety of education items at May 11 meeting
April 27, 2021
- Rancho MS honored by Board after being named a 2021 California Distinguished School
- Recognition: Aarav Valayil, Rancho MS 7th grader
- Recognition: Sahana Valayil, Zanker Elementary 5th grader
- Recognition: Zoe Ngo, Rose Elementary 2nd grader
- Recognition: Candria D'Souza, Rancho MS 7th grader
- Superintendent Jordan introduces new item — Defining Culture of WE, Strategic Goal #1
- Board adopts Autism Acceptance Resolution
- Knights of Columbus St. Elizabeth Council supports MUSD Special Education Program
- MUSD Innovators on the Move! video series continues with Student Nutrition Services
- Principal's Report Pomeroy's focus on SEL nurtures stronger student engagement
- Staff shares experiences with small pilot Escuela Village Tutoring Program
- Learning & Development Team shares Expanded Learning Opportunity Plan
- Measure AA Bond Projects Update
- MUSD Board of Education approves variety of education items at April 27 meeting
March 23, 2021
- Trio of video readings of Board resolutions bring perspective to district's Culture of WE
- Recognition: Milpitas Police Department
- Recognition: Milpitas HS Speech & Debate Team
- Recognition: MUSD Academy of Travel & Tourism and community contributors
- Recognition: Jackery and MCEE
- Principal's Report: Spangler staff focuses on support services for all students
- MUSD Innovators on the Move! video series continues with Spangler's Donna Nelson
- Board learns of Student Participation, Progress and Performance in MUSD EducatEveryWhere v. 1.0-3.0
- ELPAC update offers insight into progress made by district's English Learners
- MUSD Board of Education approves variety of education items at March 23 meeting
March 9, 2021
- Superintendent Cheryl Jordan announces MUSD's IPL plan with April 1 start date
- Recognition: Manufacturing Day organizers and participants
- Recognition: Rose Elementary School
- Recognition: Milpitas HS Robotics Team
- MHS STEM girls club members hare video reading of Women's History Month resolution
- Director's Report: CDC programs provide essential childcare to vulnerable families
- MUSD Innovators on the Move! video series continues with Burnett's Christina Ojeda
- Board approves 2020-21 Second Interim Report and positive financial certification
- MUSD, SJCC Extension Dual Enrollment and Middle College High School Collaborative
- MUSD shares report on federal, state testing requirements for 2020-21 school year
- MUSD Board of Education approves variety of education items at March 9 meeting
February 9, 2021
- MUSD Task Force outlines the In-Person Learning Support Plan for Spring 2021
- Recognition: MUSD Testing Team
- Recognition: Stanford Professor Dr. Clayborne Carson
- Recognition: Milpitas HS alumnus Bernard Ellison
- Recognition: Quattrochi Kwok Architects
- Rancho, Russell students share video reading of African American History resolution
- Milpitas HS students produce video reading of new Lunar New Year resolution
- Principal's Report: 'Zanker in a Zap' keeps school community connected
- MUSD Innovators on the Move! video series continues with Milpitas High's Brett Webber
- Human Relations team outlines vision and details of MUSD Talent Recruitment Plan
- Physical Education, Athletics within EducatEveryWhere are focus of reports
- Superintendent Jordan continues providing board, community with COVID-19 update
- MUSD Board of Education approves variety of education items at February 9 meeting
January 12, 2021
- Board of Education honors group of elected officials representing Milpitas
- Recognition: Milpitas HS alumni Dion Leonard, Alii Matau and Justin Scrempos - SJSU Football
- Recognition: School Board Recognition Month
- Calaveras Hills HS students assemble for video reading of MLK Day resolution
- Principal's Report: Milpitas Adult Education promotes diversity in programs offered
- Superintendent Jordan updates Board, community with COVID-19 report
December 8, 2020
- Adult Ed / Corrections Team honored for perseverance in re-launching program
- Recognition: Milpitas Police Chief Armando Corpuz
- Recognition: Piercey Toyota of Milpitas
- Milpitas HS students, staff participate in video reading of 'Common Sense' resolution
- Principal's Report: Milpitas HS continues to shape in-person support for its students
- Board adopts First Interim Budget Report after positive certification from Business Services
- Board unanimously approves Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervention Services
November 24, 2020
- Norwood honored as CSBA State Board Member of the Year
- Recognition: Aisha Jaffery - The Robonauts
- Recognition: MUSD's Norma Morales, Nicole Steward, Henry Robinson, Karisa Scott and Raquel Villalobos
- Recognition: Rotary Club of Milpitas
- President Hon Lien, Board Member Minh Ngo take oaths of office for new four-year terms
- Principal's Report: Rancho MS finds variety of ways to support students in distance learning
- Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month Resolution unanimously adopted
- MUSD L&D Team presents Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervention Services
November 10, 2020
- Superintendent shares next steps in MUSD Phasing In 2020-21 Plan
- Recognition: Mark Robson - Robson Homes
- Recognition: Harman Management Corp - KFC
- Principal's Report: Russell MS installs mentoring program, support for students
- MUSD staff shares Santa Clara Swim Club Services Follow-up Report
- MHS students share video reading of Substance-Free Lifestyle resolution
- MUSD honors military with Veterans Day video
- Annual Jack Emery Food Drive kicks off November 16 and runs through December 18
- Board unanimously approves key education items at November 10, 2020 meeting
October 27, 2020
- Cultural resolutions continue to capture MUSD's inclusivity, diversity in community
- Recognition: Milpitas City Hall and City Staff
- Recognition: Kiwanis Club of Milpitas
- Recognition: Light Dream Foundation
- Principal's Report: Cal Hills works to gain A-G certification, improve student engagement
- Mattos School receives $5,000 grant from Milpitas Community Educational Endowment
- Counselors find way to stay connected with students amid distance learning
- MHS unveils plan to re-introduce aquatics
- Metro Ed offers programs update to Board
- Board reviews more key education items at October 27 meeting
October 13, 2020
- MUSD Adult Ed alumna earns CALWorks 30th Anniversary Client Achievement Award
- Recognition: Adonal Foyle - Kerosene Lamp Foundation
- Recognition: National Merit Scholar Semifinalists - MHS
- Principal's Report: Curtner's journey through Distance Learning to being 2020-21 year
- Safety First Team introduces its initiative to Board and MUSD Community
- Board honors Birth of Confucius with special reading of resolution from MHS teacher
- Board approves a variety of key education items at October 13 meeting
September 22, 2020
- Board explores student opportunities under Project Stabilization and Construction Careers Agreement
- Recognition: Marianne Dugoni - Dugoni Family Trust
- Recognition: Colleague2Colleague facilitators - MUSD
- Principal's Report: Rose Elementary builds teacher-student-parent bond early in learning
- Milpitas HS senior Amy Stanley joins governing body as new Student Board Rep
- MUSD students benefit in different ways through 2020 Summer Bridge Program
- Summer Math Acceleration Jam challenges students with advanced concepts
- Board approves a variety of key education items at September 22 meeting
September 8, 2020
- MUSD Staff outlines Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan for 2020-21
- Recognition: Milpitas Knights of Columbus
- Recognition: MUSD African Ancestry Success Committee
- Recognition: MUSD Maintenance, Operations, Transportation Team
- MHS student group crafts Latinx Heritage Resolution for Board's approval
- Board approves variety of key education items at September 8 meeting
- Principal's Report: Sinnott Elementary maintains strong PBIS support
August 25, 2020
- MUSD introduces new leaders to Student Services, Special Education Team
- Recognition: Vera Loui, Burnett Elementary fifth grader
- Recognition: Nicholas Azpeitia, Milpitas HS senior
- Recognition: XL Construction, Milpitas, CA
- Recognition: Student Nutrition Services Team, MUSD
- Recognition: David Hufton, Milpitas resident
- Principal's Report: MHS principal declares successful start to 2020-21 school year
- Randall World Languages Modernization highlights 2018 bond project work
- District Leaders to host A Perfect Partnership: Community-Based Organizations and MUSD
2019-20 School Year
June 23, 2020
June 9, 2020
May 26, 2020
May 12, 2020
April 28, 2020
March 24, 2020
March 10, 2020
Feb. 11, 2020
Jan. 28, 2020
Jan. 14, 2020
Dec. 10, 2019
Nov. 26, 2019
Nov. 12, 2019
Oct. 22, 2019
Oct. 8, 2019
Sept 24, 2019
Sept 10, 2019
August 27, 2019
August 13, 2019
June 14, 2019
May 28, 2019
May 14, 2019
April 9, 2019
March 26, 2019
March 12, 2019
February 12, 2019
January 22, 2019
January 8, 2019
December 21, 2018
October 23, 2018
September 25, 2018
September 11, 2018
- MUSD continues to shape plans for 2020-21 school year
- Milpitas HS speech and debate leaders honored by School Board
- Board gives special recognition to dedicated schools-police liaison, retired educator
- Board honors longtime Milpitas resident for $150,000 in donations to district
- Board unanimously adopts LBGTQ Pride Month Resolution
- Board approves variety of key education items
- Board unanimously approves district's new Business Services Manager
June 9, 2020
- MUSD forecasts balanced budget for 2020-21 despite COVID-19 impact
- Board, Superintendent recognize pair of middle school student artists
- Milpitas family recognized for mask-making, support for local community during crisis
- MUSD COVID-19 Advisory Task Force shares progress, scenarios with Board
- Board takes unanimous action on variety of important education items
- MUSD's Child Development Centers keep learning going for youngest students
May 26, 2020
- MUSD promotes from within to fill two elementary school principal vacancies
- Board recognizes students, employee for helping in fight against COVID-19 pandemic
- Milpitas HS students honor MUSD classified employees with video resolution reading
- Board honors KLA Construction for continued support of MUSD's strategic goals
- Board reviews current Milpitas High School Physical Education Program
- Board take unanimous action on variety of important education items
- Burnett Elementary engages students, keeps them connected with distance learning
May 12, 2020
- MUSD Class of 2020 draws $4.5k in donations for graduation ceremonies
- Trio of student groups recognized by Board for response to COVID-19 pandemic
- Middle schoolers offer special video reading of MUSD Teacher Appreciation resolution
- MHS FilAm Club shares video reading of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month resolution
- Board honors BAPS Shri Swaminarayan for donations to MUSD meals distribution program
- Board approves construction contracts; also hears from Parcel Tax Oversight Committee
- Rose Elementary School staff engaging students to maintain distance learning
April 28, 2020
- Newest School Board Member Hai Minh Ngo sworn in by Mayor Tran
- Board recognizes quartet of student-led nonprofits supporting others during pandemic
- Board approves Autism Acceptance Resolution after special video reading
- Principal's Report highlights distance learning, student engagement at Mattos Elementary
- Milpitas High School gym, Performing Arts Center updated plans presented to Board
March 24, 2020
- Secondary Principals virtually update board on EducatEverywhere learning
- MHS student leaders produce video reading of Women's History Month Resolution
- Board approves Adult Ed Week Resolution
- Board receives an update on Saturday School ADA Recovery Program
- Mattos Elementary School Phase 2 Project moves forward with Board approval
- New schedule for No Cost Grab & Go Meals
March 10, 2020
- Superintendent unveils District's Pandemic Response website
- School Board offers direction to staff for new Ayer Innovation Learning Campus
- Board adopts Second Interim Report with positive financial certification
- Board approves 2020-21 Budget Reduction Recommendations
- Zanker's Lyric Bryant honored for winning MLK Black History Month Essay Contest
- Milpitas HS wrestling champion Audrey Tran recognized for winning league championship
- Rancho Middle School focuses on social-emotional learning for students
- Cal Hills students, staff promote Relay for Life
Feb. 11, 2020
- MUSD reaps benefits of building community partnerships
- BSU student leaders develop, read into record National African American History Month resolution
- Board presented with 2020-21 budget reduction recommendations
- Board, District leaders conduct study session to build for future of Adult Education
- Principal's Report focuses on programs, culture at Randall Elementary School
Jan. 28, 2020
- MUSD, SJECCD boards conduct joint meeting
- Board honors MUSD's two 2020 California Distinguished Schools
- Steward selected as January's #WEareMUSDChampions Award Winner
- MHS student-athletes earn recognition from Board for winning league doubles title
- Board recognizes Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution
- Zanker Elementary School Principal's Report focuses on MUSD's Strategic Goal #1
Jan. 14, 2020
- State Champion Milpitas HS football team honored by School Board
- Councilmember Dominguez delivers $1k donation for Jack Emery Food Drive
- District applies for $16.8M in state-matching funds through Proposition 51
- Board adopts Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day resolution
- MUSD receives clean audit report
- Board adopts new Censure policy
- Union news editor explains reporting process
- Griggs joins Board as new Student Rep
- Principal's report comes from Sinnott staff
Dec. 10, 2019
- Students, educators inspire younger generations
- Board unanimously certifies District's first interim budget as 'positive'
- Hon Lien selected as new Board President
- Board learns about what goes into District's Adult Education / Corrections programs
- Board passes resolution supporting participation in Census 2020
- District Office relocation options, Mattos Multi-Purpose Room changes reviewed
- Cal Hills teacher Tabitha Kappeler-Hurley honored in #WEareMUSDChampions program
- Principal Stice makes major impact at Cal Hills
Nov. 26, 2019
- Board places renewed emphasis on cultural resolutions
- Beloved custodian Robert Cease honored as #WEareMUSDChampions Award Winner
- School newspaper chief brings journalistic passion to Board Room
- Weller School touts top attendance numbers
- Board re-evaluates its best practices with revised, newly proposed by laws
Nov. 12, 2019
- CSEA, Nuñez Foundation invest in local students, present donation checks for programs
- Board honors student, staff organizers of Jack Emery Brunch and Food Drive
- Los Dichos parents receive high praise for volunteer work with students
- Russell presentation highlights increased student involvement on campus
- Metro Ed presents Annual Report to Board
Oct. 22, 2019
- Curtner ready to soar to new heights with new Eagle mascot
- Milpitas HS earns high praise from community in Post's 2019 Best of the Best
- MUSD schools, site leaders recognized as being among best in city
- Board adopts resolutions in honor of Larry Itliong Day and Red Ribbon Week
- Board approves three new members to Community Board Advisory Council
- MUSD to host Board Room Infrastructure and Modernization community meeting on Oct. 28
Oct. 8, 2019
- Curtner community brings school pride to board room
- Dr. Gerry Lopez and CDC Team recognized for Innovation in Service Delivery
- Russell received $5,000 grant from Milpitas Community Educational Endowment
- Board adopts resolutions in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Confucius' birthday
- New Assistant Principals announced at Zanker and Sinnott Elementary Schools
- MUSD to host a pair of community input meetings in October
Sept 24, 2019
- Milpitas High School students named as semifinalists in 2020 National Merit Scholar Program
- Pair of MHS seniors recognized for working with Rotary Club on Leadership Development
- Rancho teacher, paraprofessional earn #WEareMUSDChampions honors
- Kevin Slavin introduced as new Assistant Principal at Russell
- Daniel Hoady sits in on first meeting as MUSD's new Student Board Rep
- CAASPP results presented
Sept 10, 2019
- Co-principals to lead Randall Elementary into 2019-20 year
- Trustees honor Student Intern Johnny Do for his summer work with XL Construction
- XL Construction recognized for providing internships and building community
- Student Intern Daniel Hoady appreciated for his summer work with View
- View honored for offering summer internship opportunities to local students
- Yip-Chuan appointed as interim Board Clerk
- September recognized as Attendance Awareness Month
- Summer project updates and future plans
- 2019 summer extended learning programs
- District purchasing contract process reviewed
August 27, 2019
- Milpitas HS/Ayer Educational Park project presented to Board
- Trustees honor Machelle Kessinger for uniting classified employees
- City of Milpitas recognized for Youth Force work program
- Andrea Hutchison saluted for her work supporting the Youth Force program
- Students Enif Vazquez and Maggie Or appreciated for participation in Youth Force
- Badminton champ Katelin Ngo honored for her achievements on court
- Kiwanis Club of Milpitas recognized for hosting Kohl's Cares for Kids event
- Randall Modernization Project moving forward with revamped design plans
- MUSD to seek out State-matching funds for new construction projects
- Meet Student Board Rep Kush Brahmbhatt
- A warm welcome to Trustee Hai Minh Ngo and Rose Elementary's new Assistant Prinicpal Liqa Moin
August 13, 2019
- MUSD's Board of Education selects Hai Minh Ngo for vacant seat
- School board shows full support of Jordan's leadership with contract extension
June 14, 2019
- Board Member Daniel Bobay says goodbye after 11 years of service to MUSD
- Superintendent shares accomplishments, vision during State of the District presentation
- Trustees acknowledge Vivek Chotai for being 2018-19 MHS Student Board Representative
- MUSD Science Olympiad team lauded for a successful year
- Curtner student places at 2019 Drive, Chip, and Putt National Finals on April 7
- Founder and contributors of "Girl Genius Magazine" recognized for their work
- Student organizers honored for putting on 2019 TEDxMilpitasHighSchool conference
- Milpitas career tech students earn Certificates of Achievement for participating in first ever National Signing Day
- Assistant Superintendent of Business Services projects budget reductions of $1 million in 2020-21 school year during Study Session
- Director of Technology Services paints a picture of services in 2019-24 Technology Plan
- School Linked Services Coordinator talks about her scope of work to better MUSD
May 28, 2019
- Lori Nuño named Assistant Principal of Rancho Middle School
- MHS Speech and Debate team members honored for earning good marks at debates
- Winners in SCCOE student art contests acknowledged for placing
- Big crowd of students, staff applaud the efforts of Rancho English teacher Brenna Dimas
- Local Control and Accountability Plan study session outlines highlights, actions, and services in MUSD
- Resolution declares MUSD a "Computer Science for All" district
May 14, 2019
- Volunteers of the Year recognized by school sites
- Students star in Milpitas Elementary Olympics Public Service Announcement
- Staff, students honored for successful Trojan Olympics event at Milpitas High School
- Rose Elementary staff, student share school's focus on Strategic Goals through PBIS
- HMC Group presents plans for Randall Elementary School modernization project
- Board approves Bond Implementation Consultant Contract
- Adopted resolutions honor classified employees, teachers, and National Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
April 9, 2019
- Sean Anglon named Principal of Thomas Russell Middle School
- Pomeroy families, staff pack the Board Room to honor #WEareMUSDChampions Coach Rey
- Board honors those who made this year's STEAM Showcase a success
- Winners in Student Nutrition Services' poster contest at Weller, Spangler, Rancho recognized
- Zanker Principal, teacher, PTA President report on how school is exemplifying the DIstrict's Strategic Goal of building a "Culture of We"
- Board begins larger discussion about how to create additional educational supports for students who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness
- Board adopts resolution declaring April School Library Month in MUSD
March 26, 2019
- Trustees approve resolution authorizing the issuance of the first series of bonds
- Rancho's Eighth Grade Basketball Team honored for basketball section championship
- Liz Medeiros chosen as March certificated employee in #WEareMUSDChampions program
- Ari Philip recognized for earning second place in the SCCOE Spelling Bee
- Milpitas Community Educational Endowment reaches $100,000 goal; Superintendent shares hopes for partnership program in the future
March 12, 2019
- Measure AA Bond Project Budget and Construction Schedule Update
- Milpitas Xtreme Robotics club semifinalists, win Sportsmanship award at competition
- Trustees adopt Second Interim Report
- Board approves recommendations for Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee members
- Community invited to upcoming facilities planning meetings
- Trustees adopt resolution recognizing March as National Women's History Month
- Board approves resolution honoring March 31 as Cesar Chavez Day
February 12, 2019
- Damon James named Director of Human Relations
- Knights of Columbus honored for raising more than $5,500 for Special Education program
- Lexie Petersen chosen as January classified employee in #WEareMUSDChampions program
- Local Control Accountability Plan update highlights greatest progress, needs
- Demographic expert projects continued growth in Milpitas birth rates despite declining figures in Santa Clara County
- Board approves Lease-Leaseback resolution
- Board approves Bond Implementation Team
- Trustees adopt resolution recognizing February as African American History Month
January 22, 2019
- Middle College High School in the works to provide students with alternative pathways
- Bob Nunez donates $10,000 in matching funds to Cal Hills FLY program
- Jennifer Cullenbine recognized for service to community through Family Giving Tree
- Trustees honor staff, students involved in annual Jack Emery Food Drive
- Board of Education honors Karen Kolander, Milpitas Food Pantry Executive Director
- Brett Webber chosen as January certificated employee in #WEareMUSDChampions program
- Trustees adopt resolution honoring January 30 as Fred Korematsu Day
January 8, 2019
- Joint Board presentation details success of San Jose City College Milpitas Extension
- Trustees honor staff involved in San Jose City College dual enrollment summer programs
- Rotary Club honored for $10,000 donation
- Trustees approve painting, paving as first of Bond Measure AA projects this summer
December 21, 2018
- Holiday Greetings
- Two new Board Members, returning Trustee sworn into office
- Patti Gairaud receives #WEareMUSDChampions award
- Coach Perry Pham recognized as Classified Champion at November 27 meeting
- Committee for Milpitas Schools volunteers honored
- Construction Delivery Methods Study Session
- Board Report: Project Stabilization Agreement (PSA) for Bond Measure AA
- MUSD celebrates service of outgoing Board Members
- See our three Trustees sworn into office December 11
- Rose PE Coach Perry Pham recognized as November classified employee winner in the District's #WEareMUSDChampions program
- Study Session highlights Bond Program process overview
- Coordinator details 2017-18 English Language Proficiency Assessment for California
- Resolutions: National Pearl Harbor Day, In support of our regional Metropolitan Education District-SVCTE Center
October 23, 2018
- Infographic depicts facilities planning across MUSD
- Director of Facilities Modernization shares facilities needs for four MUSD sites
- Coordinator details Parent Engagement Plan and Theory of Action
- Board of Education adopts resolution celebrating October as LGBTQ History Month
- Board of Education adopts resolution declaring October 25 as Larry Itliong Day
- Board of Education adopts resolution declaring October 23, 2018 to October 31, 2018 as Red Ribbon Week
- Mario Torres named Assistant Principal of William Burnett Elementary School
September 25, 2018
- #WEareMUSDChampions award program debuts
- Superintendent's Report
- Director of Facilities Modernization shares facilities needs for four MUSD sites
September 11, 2018
- Video premieres about Mabel Mattos Elementary School
- Kristine Dinneen introduced as Supervisor, Behavioral Intervention and Student Support
- Director of Facilities Modernization shares facilities needs for several elementary sites
- Board discusses strategies for securing additional funds to complete facilities projects
- Trustees approve 2017-18 unaudited actuals, which shows healthy District budget
- Managers named: Assistant Superintendent of Human Relations, Interim Assistant Principal of Thomas Russell Middle School, Burnett Principal, Spangler Assistant Principal, Coordinator II of Special Education/Student Services, Supervisor of Behavior Intervention Therapists
- Coach Kelly King named California Football Coach of the Year
- Milpitas students finalists in VEX Robotics Girl Powered Workshop
- Employees serve as Academy Leads during summer OATH Internship
- MHS counselors, college and career technician make Senior Awards Night a success
- Administrators share multiple summer extended learning opportunities for students
- CAASP report provides an overview of 2017-18
2017-18 School Year
June 26, 2018
June 12, 2018
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
- Certificated Managers named: Spangler Principal, MHS Assistant Principal, Interim Program Manager - Moderate-Severe and Autism Support
- Volunteers from Padres Unidos honored for community engagement
- Parent Engagement amping up across the school district with Assistant Principals
- Zanker Elementary library to be modernized
- District adopts 2018-19 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- Trustees approve 2018-19 proposed budget
June 12, 2018
- Assistant Principals named for Curtner, Sinnott, Pomeroy
- Priyanshi Nigam honored for her work as Student Board Representative
- Trustees recognize student leaders
- Board honors employee Marissa Canez
- Randall staff honored for making academic gains with students
- Longtime volunteer Marguerite Epps recognized for 30 years of service
- Mike Schadeck honored for volunteerism
- Budget Study Session
- MHS WASC Report
- Naviance Program
- Ayer Facilities Report
- LCAP Study Session
- Trustees honor Cal Hills' students who participated in Relay for Life April 28-29
- Board honors students from the Santa Clara County Alliance of Black Educator's program
- Science Olympaid medal winners honored
- Staff regognized for support of SCCOE WorkAbility Career Fair
- STEAM Showcase teachers recognized
- Dual Immersion Program Update
- Adult Education Articulation WASC Report
- MUSD schools honor their volunteers of the year
- Trustees honor Milpitas Elementary Olympics volunteers, supporters
- Superintendent, Principals share Strategic Plan goal at Chamber of Commerce meeting
- Student Nutrition Services provides update
- Board establishes pathway scholarship
- Board adopts resolution declaring May 20-26 as Classified School Employee Week
- May 9 recognized as Day of the Teacher
- Staff explores possibilities for a second high school campus
April 10, 2018
- 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
