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from the May 12, 2020 meeting
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MUSD Class of 2020 draws $4.5k in donations for graduation ceremonies
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The goodwill of Milpitas Unified School District’s Board of Education, Superintendent and Executive Cabinet, and Staff and Community Members was never more evident than it was on May 12, as they delved out donation after donation to support the MUSD Graduating Class of 2020.
When all was said and done, a total of $4,533 was raised in one evening. This kicked off the community-wide fundraising drive. Any individuals, businesses, or organizations that have the means can also
donate here
. All proceeds go toward celebrating the MUSD Graduating Class of 2020.
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DONATION PLEDGES
Board Members
Minh Ngo: $882 (May and June Board Member stipend)
Chris Norwood: $250
Kelly Yip-Chuan: $250
Hon Lien: $250
Executive Cabinet
Cheryl Jordan: $250
Wendy Zhang: $250
Norma Rodriguez: $250
Jonathon Brunson: $250
Staff
Chin Song: $250
Francis Rojas: $200
Giuliana Brahim: $100
Carl Stice: $100
Community Members
Robert Jung: $250
Thomas Valore: $250
Joseph Weinstein: $250
Nancy Weinstein: $250
Consultants
Travis Kirk / TBK Construction: $251
Total from Meeting:
$4,533
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Trio of student groups recognized by Board for response to COVID-19 pandemic
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A shared passion for art among three BFFs is the driving force behind Naomi Gong, Annabelle Liu and Christine Lee’s “
Azen Seagulls Project
,” in which they produce instructional arts and crafts videos for kids and young teens.
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After learning of a shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers, three student members of the
Milpitas Xtreme Robotics
team with 3D printers immediately shifted gears and began producing face shield braces.
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Entrepreneur Nima Bhavansikar, a fifth grade student at Rose Elementary School, raised $700 for the Milpitas Food Pantry through her
Shirts For Smiles
business venture.
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Middle schoolers offer special video reading of MUSD Teacher Appreciation resolution
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It premiered at the May 12 Board of Education meeting as part of MUSD's celebration of Teachers Appreciation Week and Day of the Teacher.
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MHS FilAm Club shares video reading of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month resolution
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The Board unanimously approved the resolution.
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Board honors BAPS Shri Swaminarayan for donations to MUSD meals distribution program
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The Board and District Leadership recognized
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
for donations made to the MUSD meals distribution program, which has distributed nearly 200,000 meals to local families.
BAPS is another example of MUSD's Culture of WE, as well as the district's mantra of "WE are #MUSDfamily and WE will help one another to get through this together!"
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Board approves construction contracts; also hears from Parcel Tax Oversight Committee
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At the May 12 meeting, the Board approved the following contracts:
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Rose Elementary School staff engaging students to maintain distance learning
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Principal Nanci Pass and her Rose Elementary School staff highlighted how they have been maintaining accountability in student engagement prior to and during the current Shelter in Place order. Pass was joined by Jenny Katzen, Lisa Masoud, Liqa Moin, and Valerie Negrito for the May 12 Principal's Report.
When students were still on campus in a traditional setting,
Rose
staff focused on reducing the number of chronically absent and chronically tardy students by connecting with them in person, reviewing their individual situations, and setting up attendance contracts and goals.
When
Educate Everywhere
was implemented for distance learning, Rose staff continued to focus on engagement by instructing families on when their child should log-in for class and how to be engaged at home. Teachers send morning emails with daily class schedules to maintain a routine, and also differentiate instruction for student groups with visuals and videos. Paraprofessionals and other staff are matched with students who need that additional support.
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