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Board Highlights
from the January 10, 2023 meeting
MUSD Board to appoint new member to fill vacancy; candidate applications available
The Milpitas Unified School District's Board of Education unanimously agreed to follow the appointment process in accordance with Board Policy 9223 to select a new member to the governing body.

A vacancy exists due to the resignation of Hon Lien, effective December 20, 2022. The appointment will be for a period ending November 2024 when there will be a regularly scheduled District Board election to fill the seat for which the appointment was made.
 
MUSD is now accepting applications from people wishing to be considered for appointment. Candidates must be 18 years of age or older, registered voters residing within the boundaries of the Milpitas Unified School District, and not employed by the District. Application deadline is Friday, January 27.

A two-member subcommittee will review the submitted applications and select qualified candidates to be interviewed in-person at a Special Board Meeting to be held on February 7, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the MUSD Board Room at Randall Elementary World Languages School. At the conclusion of the interviews, the Board will announce its selection.

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RECOGNITIONS
Russell MS 8th Grade Girls Basketball Team
The Thomas Russell Middle School 8th Grade Girls Basketball Team, along with Coach Tony Suarez, were honored by the MUSD Board of Education and District Leadership for winning the East Side Athletic League Championship.
Milpitas HS Marching Band and Color Guard
The Milpitas HS Marching Band and Color Guard was honored by the MUSD Board of Education and District Leadership for completing another successful competition season and qualifying for the WBA Grand Championships.
Rancho Milpitas Middle School Staff
Rancho Milpitas Middle School Staff was honored by the MUSD Board of Education and District Leadership for earning a sixth re-designation as a California School to Watch.
Newly Elected Officials
Assemblymember Alex Lee (a MUSD alumnus), County Board of Education Trustee Raeena Lari and a representative from Senator Aisha Wahab's office each introduced themselves to the Milpitas community at the January 10 meeting.

HIGHLIGHTS
MUSD alumna, administrator Vanessa Espitia to head up MUSD Child Development Centers
Milpitas native and Milpitas Unified School District alumna Vanessa Espitia was announced as the new Coordinator of Early Childhood Education and Family Engagement at the January 10, 2023 meeting.

Espitia attended Rose Elementary School, Rancho Milpitas Middle School and Milpitas High School. Her grandparents moved to Milpitas in the 1950s and her mother attended MUSD schools as well. They all still reside here in Milpitas.

“Today is a big day for me. I’m humbled and honored to be able to serve my community, to live in my community,” said Espitia, who currently serves as the Assistant Principal at Sinnott Elementary School. “I’m Milpitas through and through, and I’m so excited to be the next coordinator for early childhood development, to move forward our youngest learners, to be able to work on family engagement in our district.”
Superintendent shares State of District update
Superintendent Cheryl Jordan shared her latest MUSD State of the District Update at the January 10, 2023 Board of Education meeting, detailing how the testing prior to returning from Winter Break helped limit the spread in our schools.
MUSD Board of Education approves variety
of education items at January 10 meeting
The Board of Education approved the following education items at the January 10, 2023 board meeting:

  • Approve Eichler and Associates for CalSHAPE Equipment Repairs and Pelican Installation at Milpitas High School and Innovation Campus