Milpitas Unified School District

The Board of Education meeting included a resolution to honor Fred Korematsu Day. The primary discussion was a study session focused on the implementation of artificial intelligence within the school district. Topics included the grassroots approach to professional development for staff, strategic partnerships with research institutions, the integration of Gemini and other AI tools into the district's workspace, and the impact of AI on teaching efficiency and student learning experiences.

The meeting focused on a study session concerning the PreK-3 alignment initiative, which aims to strengthen early learning systems and create instructional coherence from preschool through third grade. Key discussion topics included the alignment of this initiative with district strategic commitments and LCAP goals, the implementation of social-emotional learning strategies such as the teacher pyramid training, and the focus on oracy, language development, and multilingual instruction in early childhood settings.

The board convened to address student attendance matters during a closed session. For one student, the board mandated improved daily attendance and punctuality, required doctor's notes for future illness, and established ongoing district oversight. For a second student exhibiting chronic absenteeism, the board directed the case to the District Attorney's office, mandated medical verification for all future absences, required the immediate submission of a signed contract, and continued monitoring of the student's daily attendance.

The board meeting conducted a study session focused on the Mandarin language program at Randall World Languages School. Discussions covered the current enrollment numbers, the curriculum used for instruction, and the school's focus on play-based learning techniques like songs and games to help students acquire language skills. Additionally, the presentation addressed future expansion plans, including extending the program to upper grade levels, and reviewed academic progress and English learner reclassification metrics.

The meeting featured a presentation on the Mandarin language immersion program at Randall World Languages School. Key topics included current student enrollment, curriculum choices regarding traditional versus simplified characters, and the integration of play-based teaching strategies. The board discussed plans to expand the program by adding grade levels and pursuing grant funding for upper-grade support. Additionally, the meeting covered academic progress, specifically the school's success in increasing English learner reclassification rates through strategic small-group interventions and cross-grade level regrouping.