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Milpitas Unified School District and the City of Milpitas Offer Food Distribution and Assistance for Renters and Small Businesses
Milpitas, CA – September 12, 2020 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Milpitas Unified School District Creates Phasing-In Guide for Schools
Based on the Milpitas Unified School District Phasing-In Plan, which was presented by the MUSD COVID-19 Advisory Task Force and Subcommittees at the August 3, 2020 Board of Education Special Meeting, MUSD staff has developed a Phasing-In Guide for 2020-21, which is now posted on our (COVID-19) Novel Coronavirus webpage along with other resources and updates.
MUSD submitted its waiver allowing for elementary students to return for in-person support and is currently awaiting approval. If approved, it would allow us to move into Phase II of our MUSD Phasing-In Plan for targeted in-person support at elementary schools.
In the meantime, Santa Clara County was moved from the purple tier (widespread COVID19 cases) to the red (substantial COVID19 cases) in the state’s new tiered system, Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Based on the state guidelines, MUSD will remain in Phase II until the County can go 14 consecutive days in the red tier, and then await word from Santa Clara County Public Health on next steps for allowing hybrid instruction.
The tier modification allows certain indoor operations at reduced capacity that are permitted under both State and County Orders. Movie theaters, indoor gatherings, and indoor dining are not permitted under the County Public Health Order. As always, Santa Clara County residents and businesses must follow both the State and County Health Officer Orders, and where there is a conflict between the two, the stricter Order must be followed.
The following businesses and activities are now allowed to resume under the State’s framework as well as the County’s Risk Reduction Order. Businesses and activities must be in compliance with all industry-specific mandatory directives set forth by the County and State.
·Personal care services: allowed to open indoors with modifications
·Gyms and fitness centers: allowed to open indoors at 10% capacity
·Shopping malls: allowed to open indoors at 50% capacity (previously allowed to open at 25% capacity)
MUSD partners with support services to offer free resources for families
The California Parent & Youth Helpline, as well as online Parents Anonymous® support groups, are now available free of charge to our MUSD families and team members. These support resources are in response to the coronavirus to provide free trauma-informed, evidenced-based emotional support to parents, children, and youth in any language via calls, text, live chat and email.
In addition, MUSD families have access to mental health care resources and providers through Care Solace. For information on how to connect, please click here.
Food Distribution
MUSD will continue its free Grab & Go Meals program for all youth ages 0-18 with distribution at each of our school sites between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. through the end of the 2020 calendar year.
The City of Milpitas, Second Harvest Food Bank, and Milpitas Unified School District have set up a food distribution site at the Milpitas High School, operating on the first and third Saturdays of each month. More than 50 volunteers assist on each weekend to distribute groceries to families in need. Distribution began on May 16 and the program has served over 16,000 food boxes. This distribution effort is scheduled to run through the end of 2020.
Since the Shelter-In-Place Order went into effect, the City has served 10,000 hot and healthy lunches to seniors. One hundred thirty-two seniors have also been registered for Meals on Wheels with the assistance of Recreation and Community Services staff. The Great Plates Delivered program has been extended for an additional 30 days and will now run through October 9. There are 74 Milpitas residents currently taking advantage of this program.
Eviction Moratorium
On August 31, Governor Newsom signed AB3088, which was passed by the California state legislature, into law effective immediately. The bill grants tenants who have lost income because of the coronavirus pandemic a reprieve on missed rent and gives them five months from the passage of the bill before they must start paying again in full. The bill does allow landlords to begin collecting some rent from tenants impacted by COVID-19, but if renters declare they can’t pay rent because of the coronavirus and pay a quarter of their rent from September through January, the unpaid rent can’t be used as grounds to evict them. Any missed rent would be converted to civil debt, which landlords could pursue in small claims court beginning March 1, 2021.
Small Business Assistance
The City of Milpitas is now accepting applications for the Small Business Spotlight program, which seeks to encourage our community to “shop small” and support local businesses. The Small Business Spotlight program will create 90-second promotional videos for fifteen local businesses that will be selected from a lottery of nominees. Businesses can be nominated by any community member, and nominations are being accepted through September 21. More information is available here.
Milpitas-based businesses seeking resources or information should visit the City’s Office of Economic Development’s COVID-19 Business Resource webpage.
Milpitas Unified School District and the City of Milpitas Offer Food Distribution and Assistance for Renters and Small Businesses
Milpitas, CA – September 12, 2020 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Milpitas Unified School District Creates Phasing-In Guide for Schools
Based on the Milpitas Unified School District Phasing-In Plan, which was presented by the MUSD COVID-19 Advisory Task Force and Subcommittees at the August 3, 2020 Board of Education Special Meeting, MUSD staff has developed a Phasing-In Guide for 2020-21, which is now posted on our (COVID-19) Novel Coronavirus webpage along with other resources and updates.
MUSD submitted its waiver allowing for elementary students to return for in-person support and is currently awaiting approval. If approved, it would allow us to move into Phase II of our MUSD Phasing-In Plan for targeted in-person support at elementary schools.
In the meantime, Santa Clara County was moved from the purple tier (widespread COVID19 cases) to the red (substantial COVID19 cases) in the state’s new tiered system, Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Based on the state guidelines, MUSD will remain in Phase II until the County can go 14 consecutive days in the red tier, and then await word from Santa Clara County Public Health on next steps for allowing hybrid instruction.
The tier modification allows certain indoor operations at reduced capacity that are permitted under both State and County Orders. Movie theaters, indoor gatherings, and indoor dining are not permitted under the County Public Health Order. As always, Santa Clara County residents and businesses must follow both the State and County Health Officer Orders, and where there is a conflict between the two, the stricter Order must be followed.
The following businesses and activities are now allowed to resume under the State’s framework as well as the County’s Risk Reduction Order. Businesses and activities must be in compliance with all industry-specific mandatory directives set forth by the County and State.
·Personal care services: allowed to open indoors with modifications
·Gyms and fitness centers: allowed to open indoors at 10% capacity
·Shopping malls: allowed to open indoors at 50% capacity (previously allowed to open at 25% capacity)
MUSD partners with support services to offer free resources for families
The California Parent & Youth Helpline, as well as online Parents Anonymous® support groups, are now available free of charge to our MUSD families and team members. These support resources are in response to the coronavirus to provide free trauma-informed, evidenced-based emotional support to parents, children, and youth in any language via calls, text, live chat and email.
In addition, MUSD families have access to mental health care resources and providers through Care Solace. For information on how to connect, please click here.
Food Distribution
MUSD will continue its free Grab & Go Meals program for all youth ages 0-18 with distribution at each of our school sites between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. through the end of the 2020 calendar year.
The City of Milpitas, Second Harvest Food Bank, and Milpitas Unified School District have set up a food distribution site at the Milpitas High School, operating on the first and third Saturdays of each month. More than 50 volunteers assist on each weekend to distribute groceries to families in need. Distribution began on May 16 and the program has served over 16,000 food boxes. This distribution effort is scheduled to run through the end of 2020.
Since the Shelter-In-Place Order went into effect, the City has served 10,000 hot and healthy lunches to seniors. One hundred thirty-two seniors have also been registered for Meals on Wheels with the assistance of Recreation and Community Services staff. The Great Plates Delivered program has been extended for an additional 30 days and will now run through October 9. There are 74 Milpitas residents currently taking advantage of this program.
Eviction Moratorium
On August 31, Governor Newsom signed AB3088, which was passed by the California state legislature, into law effective immediately. The bill grants tenants who have lost income because of the coronavirus pandemic a reprieve on missed rent and gives them five months from the passage of the bill before they must start paying again in full. The bill does allow landlords to begin collecting some rent from tenants impacted by COVID-19, but if renters declare they can’t pay rent because of the coronavirus and pay a quarter of their rent from September through January, the unpaid rent can’t be used as grounds to evict them. Any missed rent would be converted to civil debt, which landlords could pursue in small claims court beginning March 1, 2021.
Small Business Assistance
The City of Milpitas is now accepting applications for the Small Business Spotlight program, which seeks to encourage our community to “shop small” and support local businesses. The Small Business Spotlight program will create 90-second promotional videos for fifteen local businesses that will be selected from a lottery of nominees. Businesses can be nominated by any community member, and nominations are being accepted through September 21. More information is available here.
Milpitas-based businesses seeking resources or information should visit the City’s Office of Economic Development’s COVID-19 Business Resource webpage.
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Video of Parent / Guardian Q&A on July 30 - High School
District leaders hosted a series of Parent / Guardian Q&As on the 2020-21 Reopening, Phasing-in Plan. Video of Mental Wellness Q&A on July 29 for MUSD families
District leaders hosted a series of Mental Wellness Q&As for MUSD Families on July 29. |
Video of Parent / Guardian Q&A on July 23 - Middle
District leaders hosted a series of Parent / Guardian Q&As on the 2020-21 Reopening, Phasing-in Plan. Video of Parent / Guardian Q&A on July 21 - Middle
District leaders hosted a series of Parent / Guardian Q&As on the 2020-21 Reopening, Phasing-in Plan. |
Video of Parent / Guardian Q&A on July 28 - High School
District leaders hosted a series of Parent / Guardian Q&As on the 2020-21 Reopening, Phasing-in Plan. Video of SPED Parent / Guardian Q&A on July 18
District leaders hosted an Exclusive Q&A with Parents / Guardians of Students with Special Needs on July 18. |
Video of Spanish Parent / Guardian Q&A on July 17
District leaders hosted a series of Parent / Guardian Q&As on the 2020-21 Reopening, Phasing-in Plan. Video of Parent / Guardian Q&A on July 24 Vietnamese
District leaders hosted a Vietnamese Parent / Guardian Q&As on the 2020-21 Reopening, Phasing-in Plan. |
Video of Chinese Parent / Guardian Q&A on July 31
District leaders hosted a series of Parent / Guardian Q&As on the 2020-21 Reopening, Phasing-in Plan. Video of Parent / Guardian Q&A on July 16 Elementary
District leaders hosted a series of Parent / Guardian Q&As on the 2020-21 Reopening, Phasing-in Plan. Video of Parent / Guardian Q&A on July 14 Elementary
District leaders hosted a series of Parent / Guardian Q&As on the 2020-21 Reopening, Phasing-in Plan. |
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Video of Special Board Meeting on August 3, 2020
The MUSD Board of Education approved two new board policies and a distance learning resolution. Click here to view the full August 3 agenda. |
Video of Special Board Meeting on July 28, 2020
The MUSD Board of Education approved two new board policies and a distance learning resolution. Click here to view the full July 28 agenda. |
Video of Board of Education Meeting on June 23, 2020
The Subcommittees of the COVID19 Advisory Task Force shared a report on 2020-21 Reopening Plan. Click here to view the full June 23 agenda. |
Video of Board of Education Meeting on June 9, 2020
MUSD's Business Services Team led a 2020-21 Budget Adoption Study Session before our COVID19 Advisory Task Force presentation. Click here to view the full June 9 agenda. |
Video of special meeting on COVID impact on May 19
On May 19, 2020, the Board of Education hosted a COVID-19 budget impact and opportunities special meeting. Watch the video here to learn more about MUSD's approach to distance learning. |
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MUSD's COVID-19 Advisory Task Force Report on 2020-21
On June 9, 2020, MUSD's COVID-19 Advisory Task Force shared a detailed report on planning for 2020-21 school year.
On June 9, 2020, MUSD's COVID-19 Advisory Task Force shared a detailed report on planning for 2020-21 school year.
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This is the first of a series of videos to come over the next few weeks as we phase into 2020-21 in MUSD EducatEveryWhere v. 2.0.
Tech issues? To visit our Technology Info & How To's webpage, click here August 14: MUSD, City of Milpitas Offer Food Distribution and Assistance for Renters and Small Businesses. Click here for joint press release.
July 20: Message from the California Interscholastic Federation on 2020-21 sports season. Click here for press release. July 18: Message from Santa Clara County on COVID community transmission and how we can help prevent the spread. Click here for press release. June 26: Video Statement of Santa Clara County Health Officer Dr. Sara Cody Regarding Next Steps for Risk Reduction to Protect the Community. Click here to watch video. June 20: Milpitas Unified School District and the City of Milpitas Offer Enhanced Summer Programs. Read more here. June 18: Governor Newsom offers guidance for the use of face coverings. Read more here. June 13: Milpitas Unified School District and the City of Milpitas Make Preparations for Safe Reopening. Read more here. June 11: MUSD forecasts balanced budget for 2020-21 school year despite COVID-19 impact. Read more here. June 6: Milpitas Unified School District and the City of Milpitas Prepare for Next Phase of Reopening with Expanded Testing and Outdoor Dining. Read more here. June 3: County Superintendent Mary Ann Dewan issues message to community as schools continue to plan for 2020-2021 year. Read press release available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. APRIL
April 25: Milpitas Unified School District and the City of Milpitas Committed to Community Health and Education. Read more here. April 18: Milpitas Unified School District and the City of Milpitas Support Small Businesses, Education, and Access to Food. Read more here. April 14: MUSD establishes Credit/No Credit for Spring 2020. Read more here. Translations: Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese April 13: California, Oregon & Washington announce Western States Pact. Read more here. April 11: MUSD, City issue joint press release. Read more here. April 6: SCC Public Health recommends residents use face coverings when leaving home for essential activities. Read more here. April 4: MUSD, City working together to meet community needs during Shelter in Place extension. Read more here. April 1: County Superintendents share joint message to families. Read more here. Translations: Chinese, Spanish, Vietnamese April 1: Flexible learning extended through remainder of school year. Read more here. Translations: Vietnamese, Spanish, Chinese MARCH
March 31: Increased restrictions under new Order of the Health Officer of the County of Santa Clara. Read more here. March 30: A message to MUSD Families from Superintendent Cheryl Jordan. Read more here. March 30: County update on Covid-19 cases, mortgage payment relief, public transportation, airport access, homeless, etc. Read more here. March 28: MUSD, City issue joint press release. Read more here. March 25: Flexible learning extended through May 1, 2020. Read more here. March 23: A new message from MUSD. Read more here. March 20: County Statement on Governor Newsom's Executive Order. Read more here. March 18: Governor waives state testing requirement for 2019-20. Read more here. March 18: Substitute Employee Letter (COVID-19) March 17: Message to Community Leaders from Board President Hon Lien and MUSD Emergency Resolution 2020.27 March 16: MUSD responds to Shelter in Place; FAQs on New Order For Residents to Stay Home; and Final Signed Order to Shelter in Place March 13: MUSD schools will shift to MUSD EducatEverywhere, flexible learning from March 16-April 3. Read more here. March 13: Santa Clara County Public Health updated recommendations for Public Schools. Read more here. March 12: California Department of Public Health press releases on Gathering Guidance and School Guidance on COVID-19. March 9: Milpitas Unified School District issues new information on coronavirus. Read more here. March 6: Milpitas Unified School District, City of Milpitas issue joint press release. Read more here. March 6: MUSD is sharing these press releases from the Santa Clara Count Public Health Department: A letter from County Health Officer Dr. Sara Cody, Enhanced Guidance from Public Health, COVID-19 Update for Schools, and COVID-19 Update for Individuals March 5: Updated Coronavirus FAQs from Santa Clara County Office of Education. Read more here. Translations: Spanish, Vietnamese March 3: A message from MUSD on the latest regarding Novel Coronavirus. Read more here. March 1: A message from MUSD on the latest regarding Novel Coronavirus. Read more here. FEBRUARY
Feb. 26: A message from MUSD on the latest regarding Novel Coronavirus. Read more here. Feb. 14: The California Department of Education released a statement regarding the Coronavirus. Read more here. Feb. 14: The California Department of Public Health issued a press release on the Coronavirus. Read more here. Feb. 12: Update for Guidance on Students returning from Travel to Mainland China. Read more here. Translations: Chinese, Spanish Feb. 10: The Santa Clara County Public Health Department has released a video message on the Novel Coronavirus. Read more here. Feb. 6: Novel Coronavirus Update: A message from the County Public Health Officer. Read here. Feb 4.: Milpitas Unified School District provides information to families on what will be done for students returning from China. Read more here. May
May 30: Milpitas Unified School District and the City of Milpitas Continue to Offer Community Assistance Programs. Read more here. May 28: MUSD forms COVID-19 Advisory Task Force to plan for the future. Read more here. May 23: Milpitas Unified School District and the City of Milpitas Continue to Offer Community Assistance Programs in Response to COVID-19. Read more here. May 16: Milpitas Unified School District and the City of Milpitas Feed Community and Celebrate Graduating Class of 2020. Read more here. May 9: Milpitas Unified School District and the City of Milpitas to Provide Resources to Support Emotional, Physical, and Mental Wellbeing. Read more here. May 2: Milpitas Unified School District and the City of Milpitas Plan for the Continued Safety and Security of Milpitas Families, Residents and Children. Read more here. |
COVID-19 Community Survey for 2020-21 School Year Planning
Superintendent Cheryl Jordan shares a video message with Milpitas calling for community input for 2020-21 planning. To read a transcript of her video message in English, Vietnamese, Chinese, or Spanish, please click here. To participate and share your input, click the survey in your preferred language: |
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MUSD Alliance Partners For Future-Ready Learners Program
To accelerate the economic recovery of the City of Milpitas due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to prepare MUSD parents, adult learners and high school learners eligible for the workforce in support of the Milpitas community, the Milpitas Unified School District has created the MUSD Alliance Partners (MAP) for Future-Ready Learners program. The MAP for Future-Ready Learners program provides our small business community with a streamlined process of meeting, training, and recruiting MUSD parents, learners eligible for internships, apprentice programs, and employment opportunities in the city. |
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