Department of Multilingual Education

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Birukti Ethiopia 3rd Grade

by: Birukti, Ethiopia

Department of Multilingual Education

The Malden Public Schools has a diverse population and currently services students from a variety of countries including Brazil, China, Haiti, India, Korea, Laos, Portugal, Vietnam, several Arabic speaking countries, Africa, and several Spanish-speaking countries.

The Malden Public Schools is committed to offering the highest quality of educational services to all students, including English language learners. The Department of Multilingual Education administers programs for English language learners with the goal of developing English language proficiency and achieving state content-area standards, while simultaneously valuing their native languages and cultural backgrounds.

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Mission

The mission of the Malden Public Schools’ programs for English language learners is to enable students of limited English proficiency to develop the linguistic, cognitive, cultural, and self-concept skills necessary for success in the Malden Public Schools and beyond. The students will accomplish this development in an atmosphere of understanding, cooperation, and support.

Educational Philosophy

English language learners required the ability to understand, speak, read, and write English with near native fluency to realize their potential within the English speaking society.

    • The most successful programs are those that develop a positive self-concept in each student, while they continue to develop their English proficiency.
3Andy China Grade 5

by: Andy, China

  • Teachers should have high expectations of all students, regardless of the students’ background or academic preparation.
  • Teachers must help students in adjusting to cultural, language, and attitudinal differences.
  • Students in heterogeneous groupings learn from each other as well as from the teacher.
  • The ability to speak more than one language is a valuable asset, and one that should be recognized as such.

Benefits of Knowing Two Languages

Malden Public Schools’ programs for English language learners promote mastery of the English language in a culturally and linguistically sensitive environment. However, it is important not to neglect a students’ first language. Continuing to develop native language at home does not interfere with English language acquisition. In fact, the research shows that it helps the process of learning English.

There are many benefits of knowing more than one language. Economically, there is an increased demand for bilingual employees throughout the world. Socially, the United States is a diverse society with many languages and cultures represented. In addition, research shows that knowing more than one language increases a person’s thinking abilities. Bilingual students have greater cognitive flexibility, and that flexibility can transfer into academic success.

Structured English Immersion Program K-8

Soune, Haiti Grade 6

by:  Soune, Haiti

Students in grades K-8 who are at the entering and beginning stages of of English language development will be placed in self-contained English immersion classrooms with other newcomer students. This program is located at the Salemwood School. The Ferryway and Beebe Schools also have programs for newcomer students in Kindergarten.  All students in the newcomer classes are English learners. The teachers in the newcomer classrooms hold teaching certificates in general education as well as English as a Second Language.   Materials are specifically selected to accelerate English language learning. Teachers make use of strategies that sheltered the content instruction so that students are learning content but also learning English.

Students who are at the developing and expanding levels in English will be placed in an integrated structured English immersion program. The class composition is a mix of English Learners and native English speakers.  Students will receive English language development support from a licensed ESL teacher.  Additionally, classroom teachers have completed, or will complete, professional training to work with English learners.  Rethinking Equity and Teaching for English Language Learners (RETELL) are classes to support content teachers with differentiating their instruction to meet the needs of all levels of English Learners.

Malden High School Offerings

English Learners at Malden High School receive two periods each day for English as a second language instruction. Newcomer students might also receive a United States history and science class specifically designed to meet the needs of students at the entering and beginning stages of of English language development.

Andrea, Dominican Republic Kindergarten

by:  Andrea, Dominican Republic

The teacher is certified to teach students who are learning English as a second language. Five levels of ESL are provided at the high school.  Additionally, classroom teachers have completed, or will complete, professional training to work with English learners.  Rethinking Equity and Teaching for English Language Learners (RETELL) are classes to support content teachers with differentiating their instruction to meet the needs of all levels of English Learners.

 

 

Student & Family Handbook, Program of Studies, Caregiver Resource Guide and Harassment Policy

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Handbooks and Policies

 

Our goal is to design and provide the most supportive and safe educational setting that will lead to the best possible outcomes for all students. With this in mind, it is our policy to recognize, preserve, and protect the individual rights of all students through the enforcement of rules and regulations outlined in the Handbook and Code of Conduct below:

McKinney-Vento Resources

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McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (McKinney-Vento Act), which has been recently reauthorized under the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA, Title IX part A), ensures homeless children/youth have equal access to the same free and appropriate public education as provided to other children /youth.

Definition of Homeless Children/Youth 

The term, Homeless Child(ren)/youth refers to individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate night residences.  This includes:

  1. Children/youth who are sharing the housing of others due to loss of housing, economic hardship or similar reasons; are living in motels, hotels, trailer parks or camping ground due to the lack of alternate accommodations; are living in emergency or transitional shelters; or abandoned in hospitals.
  2. Children/youths that have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designated for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings.
  3. Children/youths who are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings; and
  4. Migratory children (as defined in section 1309 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended) who qualify as homeless because they are living in circumstances described above.

Rights of Homeless Children/youth

  • Homeless students have a right to either remain in their school of origin or to attend school where they are temporarily residing.
  • Students who shoose to remain in their school of origin have the right to remain there until the end of the school year in which they get permanent housing.
  • Students who choose to enroll in a school where they are temporarily residing must be enrolled immediately, even if they do not bring records usually required for enrollment with them.
  • If a homeless student arrives without records, the Malden Public Schools Homeless Education Liaison and the Parent Information Center will assist the family and contact the previously attended school system to obtain the required records.
  • Transportation will be provided to the homeless children/youth at the request of the parent/caretaker for the duration of homelessness and through the end of the academic year the student becomes permanently housed (45 minutes to 1 hour commute).
  • Homeless students have access to all activities including summer school, extracurricular activities, afterschool programs, etc.)
  • Homeless children/youth have the right to receive credit accrual for partially completed work.
  • Homeless children/youth have the right to receive college and career counseling, assistance with the FASFA and verification of homelessness
  • Living arrangements of homeless children/youth are protected under FERPA and McKinney-Vento.
  • Homeless children/youth receive free lunch.

For more information on the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Program, contact the U.S. Department of Education, Student Achievement and School Accountability Programs (SASA), Office of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Website: www.ed.gov/programs/homeless/index.html .

For more information, please contact, Emily Jodoin, Homeless Liaison at ejodoin@maldenps.org or 781-397-6057.  Transportation companies can email SSTransport@maldenps.org

School and Community Resources for Parents

The goal of the Malden Public Schools’ Title I Family Involvement Program is to provide support to families in becoming involved in their children’s education.  The purpose of the School and Community Guide is to provide information to families on services available in the schools, the city of Malden, and additional social service agencies. Please call or visit their offices to assist you in any concerns your family may be facing.

Please click on the following resource guide for more information:
School and Community Resource Guide – English
School and Community Resource Guide – Portuguese
School and Community Resource Guide – Spanish
School and Community Resource Guide – Arabic
School and Community Resource Guide – Chinese
School and Community Resource Guide – Haitian-Creole
School and Community Resource Guide – Vietnamese

Bullying Prevention

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Malden Public Schools Bullying Prevention and Intervention

The Malden Public Schools prohibits all forms of bullying in school or at school-sponsored events/activities, whether on or off campus. All forms of bullying at school will be subject to disciplinary actions, which may include suspension. Off campus bullying which causes a disruption within the school setting may be grounds for disciplinary action.

Relevant sections of the law (M.G.L. c. 71, § 37O) are described below.

Definitions

Perpetrator is a student or member of a school staff including, but not limited to, an educator, administrator, school nurse, cafeteria worker, custodian, bus driver, athletic coach, advisor or an extracurricular activity or para- professional who engages in bullying, cyberbullying, or retaliation.

Bullying is the repeated use by one or more students or member of a school staff including, but not limited to, an educator, administrator, school nurse, cafeteria worker, custodian, bus driver, athletic coach, advisor of an extracurricular activity or paraprofessional of a written, verbal or electronic expression or a physical act or gesture or any combination thereof, directed at a target that: (i) causes physical or emotional harm to the target or damage to the target’s property; (ii) places the target in reasonable fear of harm to himself/herself or of damage to his/her property; (iii) creates a hostile environment at school for the target; (iv) infringes on the rights of the target at school; or (v) materially and substantially disrupts the education process or the orderly operation of a school. Bullying includes cyberbullying.

Cyberbullying is bullying through the use of technology or any electronic devices such as telephones, cell phones, computers, and the Internet. It includes, but is not limited to, email, instant messages, text messages, and Internet postings.

Hostile environment is a situation in which bullying causes the school environment to be permeated with intimidation, ridicule, or insult that is sufficiently severe or pervasive to alter the conditions of the student’s education.

Target is a student against whom bullying, cyberbullying, or retaliation has been perpetrated.

School Staff Members include, but are not limited to, educators, administrators, counselors, school nurses, cafeteria workers, custodians, bus drivers, athletic coaches, advisors to extracurricular activities, support staff, and/or paraprofessionals.

Retaliation is any form of intimidation, reprisal, or harassment directed against a student who reports bullying, provides information during an investigation of bullying, or witnesses or has reliable information about bullying.

Prohibition Against Bullying

Bullying is prohibited:
• on school grounds,
• property immediately adjacent to school grounds,
• at a school-sponsored or school-related activity, function, or program whether on or off school grounds,
• at a school bus stop, on a school bus or other vehicle owned, leased, or used by a school district or school,
• through the use of technology or an electronic device that is owned, leased, or used by a school district or school (for example on a computer or over the Internet),
• at any program or location that is not school-related, or through the use of personal technology or electronic devices, if the bullying creates a hostile environment at school, or material and substantially disrupts the education process or the orderly operation of a school.

Retaliation against a person who reports bullying, provides information during an investigation of bullying, or witnesses or has reliable information about bullying is prohibited.

Reporting Bullying

Anyone, including a parent or guardian, student, or school staff member, can report bullying or retaliation. Reports can be made in writing or orally to the Principal or another staff member, or reports may be made anonymously.

School staff members must report immediately to the Principal or his/her designee if they witness or become aware of bullying or retaliation. Staff members include, but are not limited to, educators, administrators, counselors, school nurses, cafeteria workers, custodians, bus drivers, athletic coaches, advisors to an extracurricular activity or paraprofessionals. Principals will investigate reports of bullying in accordance with Malden Public Schools Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan.

 

Aspen Caregiver Portal

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Aspen Caregiver Portal

Welcome to the Malden Public Schools caregiver portal help page. To help keep lines of communication open between schools and families and to help families stay informed about their student’s progress, MPS is offering free caregiver portal access.

What is the Caregiver Portal?

The caregiver portal is the way caregivers start the process to register their child for enrollment in the Malden Public Schools. Once registered in MPS, the portal provides access for parents and guardians to see assignments, test grades, attendance, and assessment results for their students. Parents and Guardians have separate accounts from their students.

How do I get an account with a username and password?

Caregivers who are registering students for school can create an ASPEN account the first time they log into the site by clicking, ‘Request an Account’. Caregivers will then be asked to chosse ‘I am a parent/guardian registering my child online’, and provide an email address/username and password. Once a username and password are generated, caregivers will receive a verification email to confirm their account.

Caregivers who have children already in the schools and who may never have logged into the Portal can also click ‘Request an Account’ on the ASPEN main landing page. From there, caregivers can choose the option ‘Click here to have the account validation email resent’. After inputting an email address associated with a child’s account, caregivers will receive a verification email to confirm their account.

How do I access the Caregiver Portal?

From a Computer
To access the family portal from a computer, go to https://ma-malden.myfollett.com/aspen/logon

From a Mobile Device
To access the family portal you can either download Follett Notifications app here from the Apple store or here from Google Play store

Log In to X2 Family Portal

Logging in for the first time

When logging in for the first time, follow these steps:

  1. Go to https://ma-malden.myfollett.com/aspen/logon.do  (Be sure the log in box says Malden Public Schools)
  2. Click on ‘Request an Account’.
  3. You will be asked if you are a.) registering a student for the first time or b.) already have a student(s) in the MPS system and just need an email verification sent.
    1. If you are registering a student for the first time, you will input an email/username, a password, and security questions in order to receive a verification email.
    2. If you are solely looking for a verification email, you will input your email address and then receive the verification email.
  4. Once you click the link in the verification email, you can log in to the portal using the email and password you created!

Tour the Family Portal in the video below


Hover hover the blue dots to see tips below


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Type in your temporary password provided by the password retrieval email.

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Create a new password. Be sure to follow the password requirements.



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It is important to provide a current personal email address.

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Be sure to pick a question you will remember the answer to. This question will help you recover your password in case you forget it.

Family Portal FAQ

Who can have a family portal account
Legal guardians are the only ones who can have access to a family portal account.

Is this same account shared with my student?
No. The family portal account is separate from a student account. You will get your own account, and your student will have their own account.

I have more than 1 student in MPS. Do I need multiple accounts?
No. Your account should show all students’ information. If you only see one student, please make sure your primary email account is the same for all your students attending MPS. You can update your contact information on the main portal landing page by clicking, ‘Initiate student information update’. If the email is the same for all your children and you are still not seeing all your students, please contact your school.

Is my student’s information safe?
Yes. Through protocols, software and certificates, MPS has taken the proper steps to keep your student’s data safe. You can keep your student’s data secure by not sharing your username and password.

My provided username and password won’t work. 
Make sure you typed your username and password exactly as you created it when first registering. Passwords are case sensitive.

I forgot my password. Now what?
Click the “Forgot Password” link. A recovery option will be sent to your email you provided when you set up your account.

If the recovery link does not work, please contact your student’s school.

I forgot my username. Now what?
Click ‘request an account’ and input your connected email address to have your username sent to you.

My contact information or address is incorrect. Can I change it online?
Yes. Beginning in SY22-23, contact information can be changed on the caregiver portal by clicking the ‘Initiate Annual Student Information Update’ on the main dashboard. This can be done for one or more children.

What do the attendance codes mean?
A= Absent (unexcused)
A-E= Absent Excused
D= Dismissed (unexcused)
D-E= Dismissed Excused
AD= Absent Dismissed
T= Tardy
S= Suspension

I don’t see grades for all of my student’s classes.
Please contact a teacher or the school directly if you have questions about assignments or grades in specific classes.

Gradebook Codes
Ungraded- A teacher has not graded the assignment
EX- Excused
Abs- Absent

Why is my student’s grade is different on the portal than on their Report Card.
The report card is the official record of your student’s grades. Because of timing or when grades are entered, there may be times when the printed report card grade is different than the portal. Please contact the teacher and school with concerns.

School Councils

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2024-2025 School Council Meetings by School

Beebe

September 25, 2024 – Agenda & Minutes
October 23, 2024 – Agenda & Minutes
November 20, 2024 – Agenda
December 18, 2024 – Agenda

Linden

October 24, 2024 – Agenda

2023-2024 SCHOOL COUNCIL MEMBERS BY SCHOOL

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2023-2024 School Council Meetings by School

Beebe
October 25, 2023 – Agenda & Minutes
November 15, 2023 – Agenda & Minutes
December 20, 2023 – Agenda & Minutes
January 24, 2024 – Agenda & Minutes
February 28, 2024 – Agenda & Minutes
March 27, 2024 – Agenda & Minutes
May 22, 2024 – Agenda & Minutes

Early Learning Center
October 26, 2023 – Agenda & Minutes

Ferryway
October 25, 2023 – Agenda & Minutes
December 5, 2023 – Agenda – Insufficient Quorum
January 31, 2024 – Agenda – Insufficient Quorum
March 6, 2024 – Agenda & Minutes
April 3, 2024 – Agenda & Minutes
May 8, 2024 – Agenda & Minutes
June 12, 2024 – Agenda & Minutes

Forestdale
October 26, 2023 – Agenda & Minutes
May 1, 2024 – Agenda & Minutes

Linden
October 26, 2023 – Agenda & Minutes
January 31, 2024 – Agenda & Minutes

Salemwood
October 24, 2023 – Agenda & Minutes

MHS
October 25, 2023 – Agenda & Minutes
November 16, 2023 – Agenda & Minutes

2022-2023 School Council Meetings by School

Beebe
August 10, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes
September 28, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes
October 26, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes
November 1, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes
November 30, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes
Decmber 21, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes
January 25, 2023 – Agenda & Minutes
February 15, 2023 – Agenda & Minutes
March 29, 2023 – Agenda & Minutes
April 26, 2023 – Agenda & Minutes
May 24, 2023 – Agenda & Minutes

Early Learning Center
October 27, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes
November 17, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes

Ferryway
October 26, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes
December 7, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes
January 25, 2023 – Agenda – Cancelled

Forestdale
October 25, 2022 – Agenda – Insufficient Quorum
November 9, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes
February 2, 2023 – Agenda & Minutes
March 8, 2023 – Agenda & Minutes
May 31, 2023 – Agenda & Minutes

Linden
October 27, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes
November 9, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes
December 14, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes
January 11, 2023 – Agenda & Minutes
March 20, 2023 – Agenda & Minutes
April 12, 2023 – Agenda & Minutes
May 10, 2023 – Agenda & Minutes
June 14, 2023 – Agenda & Minutes

Salemwood
October 25, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes

MHS
October 27, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes
May 11, 2023 – Agenda & Minutes

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2021-2022 School Council Meetings by School

Beebe
October 27, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes
November 17, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes
December 22, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes
January 26, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes
February 16, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes
March 30, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes
May 4, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes
May 25, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes

Early Learning Center

Ferryway
October 26, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes
December 7, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes
February 1, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes
March 8, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes
May 24, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes

Forestdale
October 27, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes
January 26, 2022 –  Agenda & Minutes
June 17, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes

Linden
October 28, 2021 – Agenda – Insufficient Quorum
December 15, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes
December 21, 2021 – Agenda – Cancelled
January 12, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes
February 9, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes
March 9, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes
April 13, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes
May 11, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes
June 8, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes

Salemwood
October 26, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes
December 21, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes
February 15, 2022 –  Agenda & Minutes
April 26, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes

MHS
Otober 27, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes
April 14, 2022 – Agenda – Cancelled
April 26, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes

2020-2021 School Council Meetings by School

Beebe
September 24, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes
November 19, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes
December 17, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes
January 28, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes
February 25, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes
March 25, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes
April 29, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes
May 27, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes

Early Learning Center
November 4, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes
December 2, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes
January 14, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes
March 11, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes
April 8, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes
May 20, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes
June 10, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes

Ferryway
December 3, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes

Forestdale
November 24, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes
April 28, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes
June 14, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes

Linden
July 22, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes
July 29, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes
July 30, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes
October 29, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes
November 19, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes
December 10, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes
January 12, 2021 – Agenda – Cancelled
February 9, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes
March 9, 2021 – Agenda – Cancelled
April 29, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes
May 13, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes
May 26, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes
June 15, 2021 – Agenda – Cancelled

Salemwood
October 29, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes
December 15, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes
February 23, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes
April 27, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes
June 15, 2021 – Agenda – Cancelled

MHS
December 3, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes
January 14, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes
May 20, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes

2019-2020 School Council Meetings by School

Beebe
September 26, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes
October 24, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes
November 19, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes
December 19, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes
January 23, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes
February 27, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes
March 26, 2020 – Agenda – Cancelled
April 30, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes
May 28, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes

Early Learning Center
September 11, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes
November 13, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes
January 30, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes
May 19, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes

Ferryway
October 23, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes

Forestdale
October 22, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes
December 10, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes
January 21, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes
March 10, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes

Linden
October 23, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes
November 14, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes
December 11, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes
January 8, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes
March 11, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes
June 10, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes

Salemwood
October 22, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes
December 17, 2019 – Agenda – Cancelled
February 25, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes

MHS
October 23, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes
January 13, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes
February 13, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes

2018-2019 School Council Meetings by School

Beebe
September 26, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
October 24, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
November 28, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
January 3, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes
January 30, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes
February 27, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes
March 27, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes
April 24, 2019 – Agenda– Cancelled
May 29, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes
June 12, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes

Early Learning Center
September 19, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
November 14, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
January 16, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes
March 21, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes
May 16, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes

Ferryway
September 25, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
October 1, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
December 3, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
April 8, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes

Forestdale
September 24, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
October 17, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
December 5, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
February 13, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes
April 3, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes
May 8, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes
June 5, 2019 – Revised Agenda & Minutes

Linden
July 16, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
September 12, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
October 10, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
October 30, 2018 – Special Meeting Agenda – Cancelled
November 1, 2018 – Special Meeting Agenda & Minutes
November 20, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
December 11, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
January 9, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes
February 27, 2019 – Revised Agenda & Minutes
March 13, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes
April 10, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes
May 8, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes

Salemwood
September 25, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
November 13, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
January 15, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes
March 12, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes

Malden High School
September 16, 2018 – Agenda – Insufficient Quorum
November 7, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
January 9, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes

2017-2018 School Council Meetings by School

Beebe
October 4, 2017 – Agenda & Minutes
November 1, 2017 – Agenda & Minutes
January 3, 2018 – Agenda – Cancelled
February 7, 2018 – Agenda – Cancelled
February 15, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
March 28, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
April 25, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
May 30, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes

Early Learning Center
October 5, 2017 – Agenda & Minutes
November 15, 2017 – Agenda & Minutes
January 24, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
March 15, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
May 16, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
June 13, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes

Ferryway
October 5, 2017 – Agenda & Minutes
November 6, 2017 – Agenda & Minutes
December 13, 2017 – Agenda & Minutes
January 8, 2018 – Agenda – Cancelled
February 5, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
May 7, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
June 12, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes

Forestdale
October 4, 2017 – Agenda & Minutes
December 6, 2017 – Agenda & Minutes
February 7, 2018 – Agenda – Cancelled
February 13, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
April 11, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
May 21, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
June 13, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes

Linden
November 8, 2017 – Agenda & Minutes
December 13, 2017 – Agenda – Cancelled
January 10, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
February 14, 2018 – Agenda – Cancelled
March 14, 2018 – Agenda – Cancelled
April 11, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
May 9, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
June 13, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes

Salemwood
October 6, 2017 – Agenda & Minutes
December 1, 2017 – Agenda & Minutes
January 26, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
March 2, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
May 4, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes

Malden High School
October 3, 2017 – Agenda & Minutes
January 3, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
February 6, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes
May 16, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes

School Committee Meetings

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School Committee Meetings

 

2024-2025 School Committee Meetings

July 11, 2024 – Agenda, Revised Agenda & Minutes

August 12, 2024 – Special Meeting Agenda & Minutes

September 9, 2024 – Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report

October 10, 2024 – Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report

November 4, 2024 – Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report 

December 2, 2024 – Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report

December 4, 2024 – Agenda

January 6, 2025 – Agenda & Minutes

February 3, 2025 – Agenda & Minutes

March 3, 2025 – Agenda & Minutes

April 7, 2025 – Agenda & Minutes

May 5, 2025 – Agenda & Minutes

June 9, 2025 – Agenda & Minutes

 

2023-2024 School Committee Meetings

September 11, 2023 – Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report & Resolution in Support of the Thrive Act & Executive Minutes

October 2, 2023 – Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report

November 13, 2023 – Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report & Executive Minutes

December 4, 2023 – Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report & Executive Minutes

January 2, 2024 – Special Meeting Agenda & Minutes

January 8, 2024 – Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report

January 18, 2024 – Special Meeting Agenda & Minutes & Amended Minutes & Executive Minutes

February 5, 2024 – Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report & Superintendent Search Presentation & Budget Subcommittee Presentation & Executive Minutes

February 28, 2024 – Agenda – CANCELED

March 4, 2024 – Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report & Superintendent Search Committee Membership

April 1, 2024 – Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report & Policies

May 6, 2024 – Agenda, Revised Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report & Report and Recommendations of the Search Committee

May 13, 2024 – Special Meeting Agenda & Minutes

May 16, 2024 – Special Meeting Agenda, Revised Special Meeting Agenda & Minutes

May 29, 2024 – Special Meeting Agenda & Minutes

June 3, 2024 – This meeting has been postponed to June 6, 2024

June 6, 2024 – Agenda, Revised Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report, Preliminary Budget, Handbook, Program of Studies, School Improvement Plans & Chapter 70 Task Force Resolution

 

2022-2023 School Committee Meetings

September 12, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report & Executive Minutes

October 3, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report & Executive Minutes

October 17, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes & Executive Minutes

October 21, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes & Executive Minutes

November 14, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report & Executive Minutes

December 5, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report & Executive Minutes

January 9, 2023 – Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report & Executive Minutes

February 6, 2023 – Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report & Superintendent Evaluation & Executive Minutes

March 6, 2023 – Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report & Executive Minutes

April 3, 2023 – Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report & Executive Minutes

May 1, 2023 – Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report & Executive Minutes

June 5, 2023 – This meeting has been postponed to June 12, 2023

June 12, 2023 – Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report & Executive Minutes

 

2021-2022 School Committee Meetings

July 1, 2021 – Special Meeting Agenda & Minutes & Executive Minutes

July 29, 2021 – Special Meeting Agenda & Minutes & Executive Minutes

August 9, 2021 – Special Meeting Agenda & Minutes & Executive Minutes

August 19, 2021 – Special Meeting Agenda & Minutes

August 30, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report & Entry Plan & Executive Minutes

September 8, 2021 – Agenda – VIRTUAL Only & Minutes

September 13, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report & Executive Minutes

October 4, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report & Indigenous Day Proclamation & Executive Minutes

November 8, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report & Executive Minutes

December 6, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report & Executive Minutes

January 3, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes

January 10, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report & Subcommittees 2022-2024 & Executive Minutes

January 15, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes

February 7, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report & Executive Minutes

March 7, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report

April 4, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report & Resolution In Support of the Fair Share Amendment & Executive Minutes

May 2, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report & Executive Minutes

June 6, 2022 – Agenda & Minutes – Superintendent’s Report

 

2020-2021 School Committee Meetings

August 6, 2020 – Special Meeting Agenda & Minutes & Executive Minutes

August 24, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes & Executive Minutes

September 14, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes & Executive Minutes

October 5, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes & Executive Minutes

November 9, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes & Executive Minutes

November 23, 2020 – Special Meeting Agenda & Minutes & Executive Minutes

November 30, 2020 – Special Meeting Agenda & Minutes & Executive Minutes

December 7, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes & Executive Minutes

December 14, 2020 – Special Meeting Agenda & Minutes & Executive Minutes

December 21, 2020 – Special Meeting Agenda – CANCELED

January 11, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes – Special Education Audit Presentation & Executive Minutes

January 25, 2021 – Special Meeting Agenda – CANCELED

January 26, 2021 – Special Meeting Agenda & Minutes & Executive Session

February 1, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes – Special Education Update & Executive Minutes

February 22, 2021 – Special Meeting Agenda & Minutes

March 1, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes – Equity Update & Executive Minutes

March 8, 2021 – Special Meeting Agenda & Minutes

March 10, 2021 – Special Meeting Agenda & Minutes

March 11, 2021 – Special Meeting Agenda & Minutes

March 15, 2021 – Special Meeting Agenda & Minutes & Executive Minutes

April 5, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes – Grow Your Own Program & Special Education Update & Executive Minutes

May 3, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes – Assessment, Student Learning, and Acceleration 2020-2022 & Executive Minutes

June 7, 2021 – Agenda & Minutes & Executive Minutes – Student Voice Project, Proposed MHS Bell Schedule and Special Education Update

 

2019-2020 School Committee Meetings

July 1, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes

July 23, 2019 – Special Meeting Agenda & Minutes

August 5, 2019 – Special Meeting Agenda & Minutes

September 9, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes – Safe Schools Zone Resolution

October 7, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes

November 18, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes – Recess Resolution; World Unity Inc. Resolution

December 9, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes – MCAS Presentation December 2019

January 6, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes

January 13, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes

February 3, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes

March 2, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes

March 10, 2020 – Special Meeting Agenda & Minutes

April 6, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes

May 4, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes

June 1, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes

June 22, 2020 – Agenda & Minutes – Resolution Affirming Black Lives Matter & COVID-19 State Funding Resolution

 

2018-2019 School Committee Meetings

September 17, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes

October 1, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes – Resolution in Support of Full Funding for Public Schools and Resolution in Support of Increased Funding for Public Higher Education

November 5, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes – 2018 MCAS Results Overview

December 17, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes

January 7, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes – Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) Presentation and 2017-2018 Superintendent Evaluation

February 4, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes

March 4, 2019 – Agenda – Cancelled

April 1, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes – Resolution in Support of the Promise Act

April 8, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes

May 6, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes

June 3, 2019 – Agenda & Minutes

 

2017-2018 School Committee Meetings

September 11, 2017 – Agenda & Minutes & Executive Minutes

October 2, 2017 – Agenda & Minutes & Executive Minutes

November 13, 2017 – Revised Agenda & Minutes  & Executive Minutes – Understanding the Next-Generation MCAS and 2017 Accountability Results

December 4, 2017 – Agenda & Minutes – Malden Public Schools MCAS Results Overview

January 2, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes

January 8, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes

February 5, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes

March 5, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes & Executive Minutes

April 2, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes & Executive Minutes – Malden Gun Violence Resolution & Foundation Budget Review Commission Recommendations Resolution

May 7, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes – Recess Resolution

June 4, 2018 – Agenda & Minutes

 

2016-2017 School Committee Meetings

August 29, 2016 – Regular Session Agenda, Executive Session Agenda & Minutes

September 12, 2016 – Agenda & Minutes

October 17, 2016 – Agenda & Minutes

November 7, 2016 – Agenda & Minutes – District Data Presentation

November 18 & 19, 2016 – Agenda & Minutes

December 5, 2016 – Agenda & Minutes

January 9, 2017 – Agenda & Minutes

February 6, 2017 – Agenda & Minutes & Executive Minutes

March 6, 2017 – Agenda & Minutes

April 3, 2017 – Agenda & Minutes

April 13, 2017 – Special Meeting Agenda & Minutes

May 1, 2017 – Agenda & Minutes

May 30, 2017 – Special Meeting Agenda & Minutes & Executive Minutes

June 5, 2017 – Agenda & Minutes

June 19, 2017 – Agenda & Minutes

 

School Committee Members

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School Committee Members

Mayor Gary Christenson
Chairperson

215 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148

Email: mayor@cityofmalden.org
781-397-7000

 

 

 

Michael Drummey, Ward 1

21 Oxford Street
Malden, MA 02148

Email: mikedrummey@maldenps.org
781-974-2347

Committees:

Budget
Public Facilities and Safety, Chair
Superintendent Evaluation

 

Robert McCarthy Jr., Ward 2

227 Emerald St.
Malden, MA 02148

Email: rmccarthy@maldenps.org
781-439-0946

Committees:

Budget
Policy and Procedures
Public Facilities and Safety
Equity and Opportunity, Chair
Malden High School Alumni Association, Liaison

 

Jennifer Spadafora, Ward 3
Vice Chair

37 Prospect St.
Malden, MA 02148

Email: jspadafora@maldenps.org
781-605-5146

Committees:

Budget, Chair
Technology and Student Services 
Negotiations, Chair
Calendar Review
Special Education Parent Advisory Council, Liaison

Dawn Macklin, Ward 4

190 Pleasant Street, #205
Malden, MA 02148

Email: dmacklin@maldenps.org
914-490-9202

Committees:

Policy and Procedures
Equity and Opportunity
Superintendent Evaluation, Chair

 

Elizabeth J. Hortie, Ward 5

20 Gilbert St
Malden, MA 02148

Email: ehortie@maldenps.org
781-656-5144

Committees:

Budget
Public Facilities and Safety
Equity and Opportunity
SHORE Collaborative, Liaison

Joseph Gray, Ward 6

295R Lebanon St
Malden, MA 02148

Email: jgray@maldenps.org
781-248-7354

Committees:

Budget
Public Facilities and Safety
Technology and Student Resources, Chair
Calendar Review
English Language Learners Parent Advisory Council, Liaison

 

 

Keith Bernard, Ward 7

58 Almont Street, Unit 18
Malden, MA 02148

Email: kbernard@maldenps.org
617-605-4341

Committees:

Policy and Procedures
Technology and Student Services
Negotiations
Calendar Review, Chair

 

Sharyn Rose-Zeiberg, Ward 8

86 Lawrence Street
Malden, MA 02148

Email: srose-zeiberg@maldenps.org
781-333-8701

Committees:

Policy and Procedures, Chair
Tecnology and Student Services
Negotiations
Superintendent Evaluation
Sick Bank, Liaison

Principals & Directors

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Principals

 

Early Learning Center: Ms. Tamara Lawrence, Principal

Linden S.T.E.A.M. Academy: Mr. Rafael Garcia, Principal

Beebe School K-8: Dr. Kari-Ann Murphy, Principal

Hello to Beebe School families! I am very excited to have been selected as your new principal.

I come to the Beebe with more than thirteen years of experience as an educator. I have worked with a variety of students ranging from first through eighth grade. I began my teaching career as an elementary teacher in the Malden Public Schools. After leaving Malden, I spent eight years with Chelsea public schools. In Chelsea, I served as a middle school science teacher, a school and district coach, a professional development provider as well as a content and curriculum lead. My most recent position has been as an assistant principal in Winthrop at Cummings Elementary School.

Two years ago, I completed my doctorate with a dissertation focus on middle school engagement. This past year, I also became a trauma-certified educator through the National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children. I am looking forward to working with teachers and staff to provide all students with opportunities that challenge them to grow while building a love of learning. I believe all students deserve authentic learning experiences, grounded in a rigorous standards-based curriculum carried out in a culture of kindness, collaboration, and respect.

Ferryway School K-8: Dr. Matthew Stahl, Principal

Forestdale School K-8: Mr. Adam Weldai, Principal

Salemwood School K-8: Ms. Van Huynh, Principal

Hello Salemwood Family!  It is with great pride to be working with you to make our school a safe, loving and successful place for our students, families and staff.
I promise to work hard to ensure that all students are cared for and given opportunities and tools to succeed academically and socially!
My door is always open!  I look forward to seeing and working with you!

Malden High School: Mr. Christopher Mastrangelo,  Principal

Hello Malden High School families,

Thank you for the opportunity to work with your children everyday.  Thank you for trusting us with your most prized possession.  This is not a task that we take lightly.  Every morning roughly 1,900 students walk through the door ready to learn.  At the same time, roughly 150 staff members walk through the door eager to educate.

I have had the honor of working in this community for the past nine years.  In that time, I have come to see just how special and unique this community and the people who live here are.  We work everyday to foster an atmosphere that builds upon our strengths and recognizes and improves our areas of growth.  I welcome you to join us as we move towards providing your children with the best possible education.

Directors

Gerard Tannetta: Director of History/Social Studies, Visual and Performing Arts

Heather Castonguay: Director of ELA/World Language

Charles Conefrey: Director of Athletics, Physical Education / Health

Erin Craven: Director of Guidance

Dr. Douglas Dias:  Director of STEM 6-12

Cara Hovhanessian: Director of STEM K-5

Carmen Livesay: Director of English Language Education and Title III

Martha Jancaitis: Director of Literacy and Title I

Patricia Tramondozzi: Director of Nursing

Contact Administration

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Dr. Timothy Sippel, Superintendent of Schools
110 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148
Phone: 781-397-6100
Email: tsippel@maldenps.org

For scheduling a meeting with Superintendent Sippel, please contact:
Ariana Langston, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, at 781-397-6100 x 2201 or alangston@maldenps.org

Komal Bhasin, Assistant Superintendent, Teaching and Learning
110 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148
Phone: 781-397-6100
Email: kbhasin@maldenps.org

Pamela MacDonald, Assistant Superintendent, Student Services
110 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148
Phone: 781-397-6100
Email: pmacdonald@maldenps.org

Sarah McLaughlin, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
110 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148
Phone: 781-397-6100
Email: smclaughlin@maldenps.org

Toni Mertz, Director of Finance and Operations
110 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148
Phone: 781-397-6100
Email: tmertz@maldenps.org