Board Highlights
from the January 23, 2018 meeting
Knights of Columbus present MUSD Special Ed program with with a donation of $5,002.40.
Knights of Columbus - Gwan Alisantosa and Guillermo Uribe presented a check for $5,002.40 to MUSD in support of the Special Ed program. Knights of Columbus presented a recognition and thanks to Ocean Supermarket for their many years of support.
  
RECOGNITION
"Escuela Parkway Pathway to the Future" Mural painted by talented students
Russell Middle School student, Jeff Nguyen began a community service project which included a group of students and the collaboration with Micheal Mooney, Director of SJCC Milpitas Extention. Jeff along with Jasmin Le, Paula Sipin, Vanessa Sun, Viveca Tang, Jacky Thai, Shania Bognot, Elvis Nguyen, Syndey Hoang (Russell Middle School Students) and Grace Chung of Milpitas High School. The Mural represents the never ending connection with a lavender ribbon between the Escuela Parkway schools: Pomeroy Elementary, Russell Middle, Milpitas High School and SJCC Milpitas Extention with a never ending to a bright future yet ahead.
Congratulations MHS Honor Band Students!
These outstanding Milpitas High School musicians have auditioned and have been accepted in some of the finest honor bands and orchestras in the state and country. Santa Clara County Honor Band: Ellie Jan, Sachin Kulkarni, Christopher Pinney, Phylils Sern and Michael Nguyen. All-Northern California Honor Band: John Yu and Ankitha Rajesh. All-State Wind Symphony: Kristy Le. All-State Symphony Orchestra: Serena Wang and Rebecca Wang. Congratulations !
REPORTS
Cost Management
Superintendent Cheryl Jordan has been working closely with staff members, community, stakeholders and the Board members to establish an effective cost management plan. Surveys have been presented to district staff for their input. School budgets are dependent upon the state allocation for funding, which is always in flux; therefore, districts must plan using a three-year budget projections model. For more details please click here Cost Savings Input Summary
ACTION
New Principal Named for Mable Mattos Elementary

Dr. Jackie Vo Felbinger, was Approved by th Board as the new Principal for Mabel Mattos Elementary School. She will start her work while remaining at Curtner Elementary as the Principal for the remainder of the current year. Jackie has been with the District for 6 years, prior she was at Orchard School as Director overseeing the construction of a Multi Learning Center.
Jackie thanks her staff, community and family and is excited for the journey in partnering with the Mattos Community.
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MTA
Milpitas Unified School District and the Milpitas Teachers Association (MTA) reached a tentative agreement. In accordance with the Provisions of AB1200.
RESOLUTIONS APPROVED
2018.12 CALLING FOR FULL AND FAIR FUNDING OF CALIFORNIA'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2018.14 RECOGNIZING AND HONORING AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTh
The Board approved both resolutions unanimously.