Kelly Yip-Chuan has been serving on the Milpitas Unified School District’s (MUSD) Board of Education for the past eight years; and as we get closer to Election Day, she’s got her sights set on a third term.
“I’m running for re-election because I believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background or circumstances,” said Yip-Chuan. “Milpitas is where my family’s roots are, and MUSD is deeply personal to me.”
As a parent, Yip-Chuan has witnessed the impact that MUSD schools have had on her own children. Her oldest daughter graduated from Milpitas High School (MHS) and is now thriving in her third year at UC Santa Cruz; she also has two daughters currently attending MHS.
Yip-Chuan’s husband, Bill Chuan, is currently running for Milpitas City Council.
Before joining the Board in 2018, Yip-Chuan served as a local PTA leader and an MUSD substitute teacher. Growing up, Yip-Chuan was an English learner in school, so she knows firsthand how important it is for schools to provide the support that every child needs to succeed.
“I want to continue advocating for student achievement, safe and welcoming schools, student mental health, and the teachers and classified staff who make a difference in our children’s lives every day,” said Yip-Chuan.
When asked about her proudest accomplishments during her two terms on the board, Yip-Chuan mentioned “the collective work we’ve done to invest in our students’ future, strengthen educational opportunities, and move the district’s long-term vision forward.”
She’s also proud of the Board’s continued focus on school safety and creating a supportive environment for students.
“Board service is a team effort. These accomplishments belong to our students, employees, families, community partners, and everyone who works together to move MUSD forward,” said Yip-Chuan. “I’m proud to have contributed to that work.”
If she is re-elected to her seat, Yip-Chuan’s priorities would be student success, safe and supportive schools, strong educators and staff, and responsible fiscal management.
“We need to continue improving academic outcomes while providing students with the support they need, including mental health resources and opportunities to succeed both inside and outside the classroom,” said Yip-Chuan. “We also need to recruit and retain excellent teachers and classified employees. That means listening to our employees, addressing staffing challenges, and pursuing competitive compensation and supportive working conditions while being mindful of our financial resources.”
She also told The Beat that she will continue advocating for equitable staffing and resources across MUSD schools so that students receive the support they need, regardless of which school they attend.
“I want every student in MUSD to feel seen, valued, and supported, and every family to know that their voice matters,” said Yip-Chuan.
