Board of Education moves forward with parcel tax renewal measure for June ballot
In order to sustain this locally controlled school funding in Milpitas Unified School District and prevent reductions to programs and teaching staff, the MUSD Board of Education voted 4-0 to place a local parcel tax renewal measure on the June 7, 2022 Primary Election ballot.
The proposed measure (which will be Measure E on the ballot) would extend, but not increase, the existing tax rate of $84 per parcel per year for 8 years. Funds from the measure would be used to:
Continue accelerating academic programs in science, technology, engineering, arts, athletics and math
Attract and retain highly qualified teachers and staff
Create stronger academic programs in reading, writing and computer science while supporting student mental health and well-being
Increase educational pathways for career and college readiness
Ensure teachers have the support and tools needed to prepare students for the future workforce
Board President Kelly Yip-Chuan, Vice President Chris Norwood, Clerk Minh Ngo and Trustee Hon Lien supported the resolution. Trustee Michael Tsai abstained from the vote. Learn more about the Measure E parcel tax renewal here.
Coach Tony Suarez and the Thomas Russell Middle School 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team were recognized by the Board of Education and District Leadership for being exemplary student athletes and completing a championship season.
Milpitas Historical Society
Joseph Ehardt and the Historical Society were honored by the Board of Education and District Leadership for the donation of history books to MUSD schools and time over the years speaking in classrooms about our city's pivots and accomplishments.
Latino Community Liaison Norma Morales
Norma Morales, MUSD Community Liaison Specialist, was recognized by the Board of Education and District leadership for her support of our MUSD students and families as well as being a recipient of the Key to the City.
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Randall Elementary World Languages School featured in MUSD Navigators! video series
Enrollment is open for Robert Randall Elementary World Languages School, which includes an existing and thriving English-Spanish immersion program that allows MUSD families from across the district to enroll their children, as well as evolving plans of adding a third language to the program.
Randallwas featured in the latest MUSD Navigators! series, with registration currently underway for the upcoming 2022-23 school year.
Girls Empowerment Leaders Club captures Women's History Month in video resolution
Principal's Report: Milpitas Middle College HS enhances student experience with pathways
Middle College High School Principal Karisa Scott, a pair of MCHS staff members and students shared their experiences in the first-year program and the student enrollment growth goals for the upcoming years with the Board and community at the March 8, 2022 meeting.
MUSD's newest school, which was featured in this MUSD Navigators! video, is accepting applications for the 2022-23 school year. MMCHS offers a supportive environment to students who are ready to embark on their college journey while they are in their Junior year of high school. The curriculum combines Honors High School classes with college courses from one of the following pathways: Education/Social Work, Business Administration/Entrepreneurship, or Health Sciences.
Superintendent provides statistics in Moving Forward Together: MUSD COVID-19 Update
Superintendent Cheryl Jordan shared her Moving Forward Together: MUSD COVID-19 Update 2021-22 with the Board and community at the March 8 meeting, touching on the impact of the COVID on local schools, students and staff members, along with vaccination and infection rates.
