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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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2019-20 School Year

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                                                                                                                          

​2018-19 School Year
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
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November 27, 2018

• 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
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August 21, 2018

• 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 

• 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
  
  

May 22, 2018

• 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

May 8, 2018

• 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
  
  

April 26, 2018

• 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
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September 12, 2017

• 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

• 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
  
  

March 28, 2017

• 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
  
  

February 28, 2017

• 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
  
  

February 14, 2017

• 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
  
  

January 10, 2017

• 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