_____ Chris Norwood
_____ Kelly Yip-Chuan
_____ Hon Lien
_____ Michael Tsai
_____ Minh Ngo
_____Amy Stanley, MHS student rep
_____Ephrathah Matheos, CHHS student rep

The Board may delete items from its posted agenda and may also add items to its posted agenda, pursuant to Govt. Code 54954.2, if such items to be added arise out of “emergency situations”, as defined under Govt. Code Sec. 54956.5.

Motion:_____   Second: _____   Action:______

The meeting will adjourn to closed session to discuss and/or to take action on the following items. This part of the agenda is closed to the public. 

    Motion:_____   Second: _____   Action:______

• Build a Culture of We that engages parents, staff, and community partners in supporting student success. 
• Improve communication systems for better outreach to parents, students, and staff.
• Develop educational pathways that allow students to apply their passion in learning for their future careers.
• Focus services and support systems to ensure that all students are engaged in their learning and are making social, emotional, and academic gains.
• Identify creative, student-focused strategies to accommodate enrollment growth and ensure healthy learning environments.

1) Anh Phan and James Egan for support of Milpitas Unified School District with donation to Alexander Rose Elementary School.

2) Kaelynn Tan, of MHS, Adam Ben Himane, of Curtner, and Kamille Chung, of Sinnott, for participating and winning the Milpitas Strong Art Contest.

3) MUSD alumni Alan and Ivy Pham will present Superintendent Jordan with certificate from Congressman Ro Khanna's Office for her support of TutorBridge Free K-12 Tutoring and the S.A.D. (Smoking Alcohol Drugs) education program.

4) Congressman Ro Khanna will present Board President Norwood with a certificate of recognition for being named State Board Member of the Year.

-Business Services
-Learning and Development
-Human Relations

-Principal, Hanna Asrat, Burnett Elementary School
-Principal, Deanna Sainten, Weller Elementary School

The Board Group Agreements are provided for the Board's ready reference as a reminder of our conduct as elected officials.

Per Board Bylaw 9001, amended on November 26, 2019, Board members and the Superintendent agree to

1. Keep learning and achievement for all students as the primary focus.

2. Ask questions for our own understanding.

3. Be open and honest with each other.

4. No surprises includes unapproved communications with law enforcement, news media, regional elected officials on behalf of the District and/or Board.

5. Be aware that our behavior in the community reflects on us as a team.

6. Communicate proactively with each other about topics, questions, and challenges in open session and in advance of public Board meetings in compliance with the Brown Act.

7. Participate in professional development and commit the time and energy necessary to be an informed and effective leader.

8. Actively support the Culture of We in action, deed, and opportunity to serve the students and parents of the Milpitas Unified School District.

BACKGROUND: 

Board Group Agreements are provided for the Board's ready reference as a reminder of Board Member's conduct as elected officials.

BACKGROUND: 

Demographic expert Tom Williams has conducted enrollment studies for MUSD for over 20 years, and his projections have been extremely accurate with a less than 1% margin of error. 

Mr. Williams will present a summary of the data that he has compiled in determining how and in what areas of Milpitas our enrollment is climbing as well as decreasing. 

The report will provide district staff with data for staffing and program planning.

Review the attached report, listen to Mr. William’s report, and ask questions. 

Impact depends on actual student growth

Calaveras Hills HS teacher Kimi Schmidt and her student Amberlyn Todd reviewed and conducted a video reading of the resolution.

Video

Background:

Milpitas Unified School District is recommending the Board of Education approve the waiver request to eliminate the community service hour requirement for graduation for the 2020-2021 school year. 

The number of opportunities for students to complete the 20 hour community service requirement has decreased greatly since the spring of 2020. In-person community service opportunities have raised safety concerns, while virtual community services opportunities have been limited in quantity and not equitably available to all students. 

The current community service requirement is causing unnecessary anxiety and stress on students who have not met the requirement. This presentation will review current completion data, highlight site efforts to encourage community service, and recognize specific efforts of students.

Presentation link

It is recommended that the Board review and approve the waiver.

No budget implications. 

STAFF:

Norma Rodriguez 

Assistant Superintendent, Learning and Development

Greg Barnes

Director, Learning and Development

On April 28, 2020, the Board approved a roadway easement and a public service and utility easement from Lavorini Two, LLC. Lavorini Two, LLC owns the real property located adjacent to Mattos Elementary at 1890 McCandless Drive. These easements will allow the District to correct the roadway alignment. To begin correcting the roadway, the District will transfer the easements to the City of Milpitas so they can maintain the traffic lights and roadway repair.

On February 9, 2021 a Public Hearing will be held prior to the granting of the easement.

Adopt Resolution 2021.23 of intent to dedicate land to the City of Milpitas, and set February 9, 2021 for the required public hearing to grant the easement.

Staff:

Wendy Zhang, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services

Kelly Ng, Purchasing/Contracts/Bond Budget Manager

    Motion:______     Second:_____     Action:_____

BACKGROUND:

Milpitas Unified School District's Conflict of Interest Code has been reviewed by the Office of the County Counsel, County of Santa Clara, which asked that a required change be made, ie. to update positions designated under the disclosure category. 

The code (last approved in 2019) is the one still in effect until the new code is approved by the Board and the County Board of Supervisors. Since 2018, new positions have been added and removed, hence the need for an update. Form 700 filers in the annual reporting are based on the positions listed in our code.

On September 22, 2020: Board approved change from Director, Business Services to Manager, Business Services. Additional edits were requested: 1) Removing * next to Manager; 2) Removing “contractors or subcontractors which are or have been within the past two years” in Disclosure Category 1, section b.

Background:

SORA is a K-12 digital reading app through OverDrive Inc.  MHS has been utilizing the app at MHS to provide ebooks and audiobooks for MHS students. Our licensing for SORA is part of the Santa Clara County Shared Digital Collection, and MHS is part of a consortium of several other neighboring districts.  The baseline membership costs $1 per student. We would like to expand this opportunity to all of our students by having the MUSD join the consortium. 

Cost is $12,000 for the 2020-2021 school year

STAFF:

Norma Rodriguez

Assistant Superintendent, Learning and Development 

BACKGROUND:

As per Randall Elementary School’s SPSA Goal 2, Action 1 they are creating a safe learning environment where students can thrive. Little Heros offers structured sports program during recess and lunch recesses by using playtime wisely. They have also included a Distance Learning Model to support our students while they are learning virtually. Recess isn’t a break from learning—if structured appropriately, it’s a valuable opportunity for students to grow socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically. The components of this program also include youth leadership coaching.  Little Heroes will also be providing additional structured activities, both on screen and off, to encourage students to get physical activity while many are practicing safe, social distancing during the Pandemic of 20-21. 

Cost not to exceed $18,000 using Title IV funding

STAFF:

Norma Rodriguez

Assistant Superintendent, Learning and Development

Olivia Contreras

Co-Principal, Randall Elementary School

Kristan Prolo

Co-Principal, Randall Elementary School

February 9 - Study Session: 5 p.m. Closed Session: 6 p.m. Open Session: 7 p.m. Virtual Zoom