MUSD Board of Education 1/20/26 Meeting

The Milpitas Unified School District Board of Education held a study session on January 20, 2026, focused on a cost management plan to address the district's structural deficit and budget challenges. Key procurement-related discussions included strategies to reduce expenditures by approximately $2.25 million by the 2027-28 fiscal year, such as potentially returning elementary assistant principals to part-time status as a last resort. The board reviewed employee medical benefits costs, contract evaluations, and opportunities for revenue generation through increased facilities use fees, sponsorships, and grants. They also discussed filling paraprofessional vacancies internally to reduce reliance on costly contracts, potentially saving around $415,000. An early retirement incentive program was proposed to save approximately $730,000 over two years, pending further study. The district plans to form a cost management collaborative team to refine these ideas and engage stakeholders, including staff and students, in ongoing budget and procurement planning. No formal votes on spending were taken, but motions to approve the agenda and adjourn were passed.