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Special Board Meeting
Milpitas USD
March 02, 2021 6:00PM
Zoom meeting Register on Zoom in advance for this special meeting at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xDD3oW_URReQVtm34anrQg

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Minutes:
President Norwood calls meeting to order.
2. ROLL CALL
Quick Summary / Abstract:

_____ Chris Norwood
_____ Kelly Yip-Chuan
_____ Hon Lien
_____ Michael Tsai
_____ Minh Ngo

_____ Amy Stanley, student board rep
_____ Ephrathah Matheos, student board rep
Minutes:
All Board Members are virtually present for meeting. Student Board Members join at 7 p.m.
3. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE AGENDA
Quick Summary / Abstract:
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:______
Minutes:
Motion: Lien
Second: Yip-Chuan
Action: 5-0
4. FLAG SALUTE
5. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Members of the public may address the Board on any subject not on tonight's agenda; however, provisions of the Brown Act (Government Code 54954.2(a) and .3) preclude any action. As an unagendized item, no response is required from the Board or District staff and no action can be taken; however, the Board may instruct the Superintendent to agendize the item for a future meeting. 

If you would like to address the Board on any item on the agenda or one that does not appear on the agenda, please join us via Zoom, click the "Raise Your Hand" button, and you will be called upon in order. When it is your turn please state your name, address, and if you have any students in the district before you make your public comment. You will have two minutes to make your public comment. Those wishing to speak during a specific agenda item will be called on at the appropriate time. Thank you for your participation in this civic engagement.
Minutes:
Public comments by Ted Firestone and Laura Polden.

Board President Norwood directs Superintendent Jordan to put a student testing item on future agenda.
6. MUSD 2018-2021 STRATEGIC GOALS
Quick Summary / Abstract:
  • 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.
7. BOARD GROUP AGREEMENTS
Quick Summary / Abstract:

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.
Rationale:

BACKGROUND: 

Board Group Agreements are provided for the Board's ready reference as a reminder of Board Member's conduct as elected officials.
 
8. REPORTS
8.1. MUSD Student Participation Data
Quick Summary / Abstract:
  • Chin Song, Director, Tech Services
Minutes:
Director of Technology Chin Song leads presentation on Student Participation Data during Distance Learning.

Board directs staff to share additional data points at future board meeting.
8.2. MUSD Association Leaders Share Experiences in Teaching, Learning, and Working in a Pandemic
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Presenters

  • Diana Orlando, Milpitas Teachers Association President
  • Machelle Kessinger, Classified School Employees Association, Chapter 281 President
  • Laurie Armino, Milpitas Management Association President
Minutes:
Diana Orlando, Milpitas Teachers Association President; Machelle Kessinger, Classified School Employees Association, Chapter 281 President; and Laurie Armino, Milpitas Management Association President, share experiences in teaching, learning and working in a pandemic.
8.3. MUSD Graduation Planning 2021
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Presenters:

  • Greg Barnes, Director of Learning & Development
  • Giuliana Brahim, Principal Milpitas Adult School
  • Carl Stice, Principal Calaveras Hills High School
  • Francis Rojas, Principal Milpitas High School
Minutes:
Greg Barnes, Director of Learning & Development; Giuliana Brahim, Principal Milpitas Adult School; Carl Stice, Principal Calaveras Hills High School; and Francis Rojas, Principal Milpitas High School, share plans for 2021 graduation commencement ceremonies.
8.4. MHS Community Service Update 2020 - 2021
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Presenters

  • Greg Barnes, Director of Learning & Development
  • Carl Stice, Principal Calaveras Hills High School
  • Francis Rojas, Principal Milpitas High School
  • Marisa Canez, College and Career Tech
Minutes:
Greg Barnes, Director of Learning & Development; Carl Stice, Principal Calaveras Hills High School; and Francis Rojas, Principal Milpitas High School share community service requirement updates for seniors who will have to complete at least five hours of community service as a graduation requirement.
8.5. MUSD Recognition of MUSD Family Losses during COVID19
Minutes:
Video tribute to loved ones lost during the pandemic is played for community.
9. DATES OF FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS
Quick Summary / Abstract:

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

March 23 - Study Session: 5 p.m. Closed Session: 6 p.m. Open Session: 7 p.m. Virtual Zoom

April 27 - Study Session: 5 p.m. Closed Session: 6 p.m. Open Session: 7 p.m. Virtual Zoom
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS/REMINDERS
11. ADJOURNMENT
Minutes:
Meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
Disability Information:
Individuals who require special accommodation should contact the Superintendent’s Office at (408) 635-2600 ext 6013 at least two business days before the meeting date. All disclosable public records related to an agenda item for discussion in open session of a regular meeting of the Board of Education and distributed to all or majority of the Board members less than 72 hours prior to that meeting, shall be made available for public inspection at the same time the writing is distributed to all or majority of the Board members. Any such writings will be made available for public inspection during business hours in the Superintendent’s Office Bldg. 100, 1331 East Calaveras Blvd., between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Barring technical difficulties, such writings will also be posted on the District’s web site at www.musd.org.

The resubmit was successful.