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District administrator highlights civic‑engagement push as 130 Russell Middle students walk out for immigrant rights
Summary
A district administrator described steps to implement California’s new state seal of civic engagement, touted voter‑registration opportunities for 16‑year‑olds and recounted a student walkout of about 130 Russell Middle School students who marched to city hall to express support for immigrant rights; staff accompanied students to ensure safe passage.
The district administrator for Milpitas Unified described new civic‑engagement initiatives and recounted a student demonstration in support of immigrant rights. The administrator said California has adopted a state seal of civic engagement, that three high‑school principals received a letter from the state superintendent about the program, and the district is exploring local implementation.
As part of the civic work, the official noted opportunities for 16‑year‑olds to preregister to vote and described an adult‑learning citizenship class offered through the district’s workforce development center. The administrator also referenced resources on the district website about immigrant rights and regular training for school leaders by district executive staff and supervisors.
The speaker reported that about 130 Russell Middle School students left campus and walked to city hall to express support for immigrant rights. The administrator said staff are not allowed to express personal opinions while supervising students; instead, staff accompanied students to ensure safe passage. Named adults present included assistant superintendent James, executive director Jiari, director Quaid, assistant principal Dolora, principal Mia and Dr. Roberts, all cited by the speaker as escorting students back to school.
The administrator praised the students’ conduct and thanked parents, caregivers and staff for supporting safety and the district’s stated culture of inclusion and being an 'upstander' when they observe harm.
The presentation did not announce disciplinary actions or policy changes tied to the walkout. The district said it will explore ways to implement the state seal of civic engagement and related programming with site leaders and will return to the board with formal recommendations as those plans are developed.
