Chris Norwood MUSD School Board President 2026

My 2025-2026 school board member of the year blog. Enjoy

Milpitas Unified School District Milpitas Unified School District

Exciting News: Inaugural Future Heroes Leadership Overnight Camp!

is thrilled to partner with the Spring Valley Volunteer Fire Department and the NJROTC to host this brand-new overnight leadership experience.

📋 Quick Details
Who: Open to incoming 7th & 8th graders at Thomas Russell and Rancho Middle Schools.

Availability: Spots are strictly limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Deadline: Registration closes at the end of the day on Monday, June 22nd (or sooner if spots fill up).

📝 How to Register
To secure your child's spot, please complete the required youth program registration, medical authorizations, and liability waivers as soon as possible: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11Q_AIJfshOAL_977ndHIM0VERZaskcZy/view?usp=sharing

💡 Have Questions? Reach out directly to James Whitney at [email protected] for assistance.

Together, WE are !

This morning, I went to Sacramento and testified at CA Senate Appropriations Committee on behalf of SCA-5. Thank you Silicon Valley Education Foundation and Senator Dave Cortese for the opportunity.

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Prop 98 is the backbone of funding for public education in California.

On June 11, CSBA President Dr. Debra Schade participated in a press conference hosted by the California Teachers Association in San Diego where students and educators called for the protection of constitutionally-guaranteed Proposition 98 funding in this year’s state budget — calling attention to the local impact the withholding would have.

“To make the best decisions for kids, school boards need funding transparency, but this withholding introduces uncertainty for boards and instability for kids,” Schade, who also serves as a trustee is Solana Beach SD, said at the event. “As school board members who have to make tough budget decisions, the administration’s withholding forces us into terrible choices that result in fewer opportunities for students who already face enormous challenges.”

CSBA leadership will continue to advocate for the full funding of Prop 98.