Board Highlights
from the September 13, 2022 meeting
Local organizations treat
MUSD educators to $500 Classroom Makeovers
The Kiwanis Club of Milpitas, Rotary Club of Milpitas, Milpitas Community Educational Endowment (MCEE), and the Great Mall of Milpitas combined to donate 22 $500 gift certificates as part of the 2022 Great Mall Classroom Makeover event.

These amazing organizations' generosity and support allowed one team member at each of our MUSD school sites to receive a gift certificate to makeover their classroom. They were presented with the gift certificates at the September 13 meeting.

The next MUSD Board of Education meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 27 at Randall, which is located at 1300 Edsel Drive.
  
VIDEO RESOLUTIONS
MHS NJROTC honors first responders, pays tribute to 9/11 in video resolution
Students in Milpitas High School NJROTC reviewed and conducted a video reading of Resolution 2023.8 Honoring First Responders and Recognizing September 11 as Patriots Day A National Day of Service and Remembrance, which was unanimously adopted by the Board of Education at the September 13 meeting.
MHS Latinx Club kicks off Latinx (Hispanic) Heritage Month with video resolution
Students in the Milpitas High School Latinx Student Union reviewed and conducted a video reading of Resolution 2023.7 Recognizing September 15 to October 15 as National Latinx (Hispanic) Heritage Month, which was unanimously adopted by the Board of Education at the September 13 meeting.
MHS Desi Club conducts video reading of Indian Independence Resolution
Students in Milpitas High School'S Desi Club reviewed and conducted a video reading of Resolution 2023.6 Celebrating Indian Independence Day, which was unanimously adopted by the Board of Education at the September 13 meeting.

RECOGNITIONS
Aarush Arora - Milpitas HS student
Aarush Arora, a Milpitas High School student and Eagle Scout, was honored by the Board of Education and District leadership for researching, fundraising, designing, building and delivering picnic tables to Milpitas High School.
Ouchithya Yadam, Ghugan Sudarvannan and Shivangsh Roy - Spangler students
Ouchithya Yadam, Ghugan Sudarvannan and Shivangsh Roy, fourth graders at Spangler Elementary School, were honored by the Board of Education and District leadership for raising funds for their school by selling old toys and books at a garage sale over the summer.

HIGHLIGHTS
2022 Summer School Program increases enrollment, programming, successes
Learning and Development Executive Director Priti Johari, along with Directors Raquel Kusunoki and Maurissa Koide and Coordinator Stacey Lillard, introduced the 2022 Summer Program Presentation to the Board and community at the September 13 meeting.

They were joined by Summer School administrators Nichol Klein, Anastasia Hrissafinis, Andrew Dinh and Amanda Gross, who each highlighted different summer programs offered by MUSD.

As part of the Extended Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) grant, MUSD prioritized supplemental instruction and supports for students, including targeted support for students identified as belonging to one of the following groups: low income students, English language learners, foster/homeless youth, students with disabilities, disengaged students, and/or students who are below grade level.

This summer, MUSD ran several credit recovery and intervention programs for students across all grade levels. The programming included in-person and hybrid programming. The programs include:
  • High School Credit Recovery 
  • English Learners
  • Middle Bridge program 
  • Love 4 Literacy 
  • Extended School Year (ESY)
  • Math Jam
Principal's Report: Randall Elementary World Languages School shares highlights
Randall Elementary World Languages School Co-Principals Claudia Cadenas and Kristan Prolo centered their Principal's Report around MUSD Strategic Goal #4 Focus services and support systems to ensure that all students are engaged in their learning and are making social, emotional and academic gains.

They highlighted the myriad of programs, clubs and activities available to their students and school community that keep them engaged in learning while building self-confidence and pride in their cultures.
MUSD Board of Education approves variety
of education items at September 13 meeting
The Board of Education approved the following education items at the September 13, 2022 board meeting:

  • Accept 2021-22 Unaudited Actuals
  • Conduct Hearing and Adopt Resolution 2023.10 - GANN Appropriations Limit Calculations Summary
  • Adopt Resolution 2023.3 Designated Certain General and Special Reserve funds as Committed Fund Balance
  • Adopt Resolution 2023.11 for Authorization to Participate in California Schools Heathy Air, Plumbing and Efficiency Program
  • Developer Fee Annual Report 2021-22 (report)
  • Conduct Public Hearing on Sunshine Proposal: Milpitas Teachers Association (MTA) Initial Proposal for Reopeners of Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to Milpitas Unified School District (MUSD)
  • Conduct Public Hearing on Sunshine Proposal: Milpitas Unified School District (MUSD) Initial Proposal for Reopeners of Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to Milpitas Teachers Association (MTA)
  • Accept Sunshine Proposal: California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter 281 Initial Proposal for Successor Contract to Milpitas Unified School District
  • Accept Sunshine Proposal: Milpitas Unified School District Initial Proposal for Successor Contract to California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter 281