National School Bus Safety Week gives us an opportunity to review safety precautions with students, parents, and employees, as well as show appreciation for all of our Milpitas Unified School District bus drivers who are transporting our precious cargo.
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​Drivers should use caution and be aware of school buses on the roadways, especially during early morning pickup and afternoon dropoff times, since school buses make regular stops on their routes to load and unload students.
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To review the state’s school bus laws, please click here.

For more school bus safety tips from the National Association for Pupil Transportation, please click here.

#SchoolBusSafetyWeek
#ThankYouSchoolBusDrivers

ABOUT MEASURE C
Voters approved Milpitas Unified School District (District) parcel tax, Measure C, in June 2014. Measure C, an eight-year parcel tax, renewed Measure B and maintained the same tax of $84 per parcel per year. Measure C, commenced on July 1, 2015 and will expire on June 30, 2023.
 
The purpose for the parcel tax is to maintain strong core academic programs in math, science, reading, and writing; prepare students for college and 21st Century careers; continue teaching programs in science, technology, engineering, and math to help graduates succeed; and attract and retain highly qualified and experienced teachers, with no proceeds used for administrative salaries and benefits.

PARCEL TAX EXEMPTION
Any Milpitas owner of a parcel used solely for owner-occupied, single-family residential purposes and who are:
(a) 65 years of age or older on or before June 30 of the fiscal year immediately preceding the year in which the tax would apply, or
(b) receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for a disability, regardless of age, or
(c) property owners who own parcels that are contiguous and held under identical ownership**
may obtain an exemption from the parcel tax by submitting an application, by June 15 of any year, to the District.
 
**Contiguous Parcel Exemption: The contiguous parcel exemption allows a Milpitas property owner to combine adjacent parcels (parcels that share a common border) into one taxable unit. These combined parcels must also be used solely for owner-occupied, single-family residential purposes and held under identical ownership.

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS
Homeowners who have previously been exempted from the District’s parcel tax will be automatically exempted for the remainder of Measure C without having to file a new application.

HOW CAN I APPLY?
Complete the application and provide copies of the required documents. Mail or drop off paperwork to Milpitas Unified School District, Business Services, 1331 E. Calaveras Blvd., Bldg. 200, Room 205, Milpitas, CA 95035. For questions, call (408) 635-2600 ext. 6022.
Or click here to apply online

Required Documents for Homeowners who turn 65 on or before June 30 of the fiscal year immediately preceding the year in which the tax would apply: (Link to application)
Proof of Ownership (Current property tax bill)
Proof of Residency (Current Calif. I.D. or Calif. Driver’s License or recent utility bill)
Age Verification (Current Calif. I.D. or Calif. Driver’s License or Passport or Medicare card)

Required Documents for Homeowners with Contiguous Parcels: (Link to application)
Proof of Ownership (Current property tax bill for both parcels)
Proof of Residency (Current Calif. I.D. or Calif. Driver’s License or recent utility bill)

Required Documents for Homeowners receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for a Disability:
(Link to application)
Proof of Ownership (Current property tax bill)
Provide a Benefits Verification Letter issued by the Social Security Administration receiving Supplemental Income for a Disability.
Proof of Residency (Current Calif. I.D. or Calif. Driver’s License or recent utility bill)

WHERE CAN I APPLY? 
You may mail or drop off paperwork: 
Milpitas Unified School District  
Attn: Business Services Dept.– Bldg. 200, Rm. 205
1331 E. Calaveras Blvd.
Milpitas, CA 95035

9:00AM – 11:00AM & 1:00PM – 4:00PM / For questions call (408) 635-2600 x6022

Applications are available at the following locations:
- Milpitas Unified School District Website     www.musd.org
- Milpitas Unified School District – Business Services Department
1331 E. Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035 or call to have an application mailed to you
(408) 635-2600 ext. 6022
- Milpitas Sports Center     1325 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035
- Milpitas Senior Center     40 N Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035
- Milpitas Public Library     160 N Main St, Milpitas, CA 95035

DEADLINE TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted to the Milpitas Unified School District by June 15th. If the requested material is not received by the due date, the tax will appear on your tax bill. No refunds will be provided.

​           Click here to apply online​