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A district official reported during the June 3 meeting that the committee voted in favor of ratifying the contract in executive session, recording 6 votes in the affirmative and 1 absence. The union unit includes assistant principals, directors, special education coordinators and other administrative staff, the committee said.

The district said negotiations had been ongoing since the beginning of the year and that both the union and the committee ratified the agreement. No contract terms or dollar amounts were reported during the open session update; committee members said the vote taken in executive session was to ratify the agreement and return to open session.

Why it matters: the contract covers administrators responsible for school operations and services across the district; ratification finalizes terms agreed in negotiations and affects payroll and staffing budgets. The committee did not read contract specifics into the public record at the time of the announcement.

The committee moved to adjourn after reporting the ratification.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Special MSC Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Following executive session, the Medford School Committee reported a ratified contract with Teamsters Local 25, representing administrators; the committee said it voted in favor of ratification during executive session.","taxTitle","Medford Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts","taxId",71102,"location","Massachusetts","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6217846,"Medford names Chelsea McNiff director of English learners after search",375,1350000,1725000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3642881-454aec8111a7e1137a2326361737c7ae&start=1350&end=1725","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3642881-454aec8111a7e1137a2326361737c7ae/thumbnail_1350000.jpg","/articles/6217846/Massachusetts/Medford-names-Chelsea-McNiff-director-of-English-learners-after-search","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6217846-23b9263ac1e53ecd625f9e6b66c7a00d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771072925&Signature=RxAQ9Ran7CTaYWlCzb5G0As~V7bqNJ9cBdC8KXPAHfNcUfJlajrWM0SwcGhQtB9t0KJKIeW13cuS5uCllNukZZ5Pp8~WoXZ5wGReeR-T~GCX8FfgLZ5kdPd9CslVvmETFrpZYttP0AKQLIsWli2~ocCZgDZfIr2QybLfHff4XurqRIzVX-Jz-fts7p9RGBuJVKhKOEwtmJMHjurqXp47qRLi08mZuPBubhvmjcKqt8QP4QHy0SNiGAGu9csxj72yDmUWwjMur0t1Jok21e4D84uFUsQLQwADmGsmG52ixW3wySLsSzUWM0fxMlFP8P1ERKVVmYuooWkf9ae4rAUGuA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Medford School Committee approved Chelsea McNiff as the district’s next director of English learners after a search process the district said produced one candidate who “rose to the top.”

District staff said the search included central office and school interview phases and that McNiff currently holds a position similar to the EL director role in Everett Public Schools. The outgoing EL director, Paul Teixeira, is leaving to become superintendent in Provincetown, the district said.

Member Brantley moved to approve the appointment; Member Russo seconded. The roll call showed 5 in the affirmative, 0 in the negative and 2 absent; the motion passed. The committee said it will introduce McNiff to the community at a later meeting after completing contracting and notice steps.

Why it matters: the EL director leads programs that support students learning English and coordinates services across the district; a leadership transition can affect program continuity and staffing.

No public comment on the appointment was recorded during the meeting item.","The school committee approved Chelsea McNiff as Medford Public Schools’ director of English learners following a search; committee members cited her alignment with district values and experience in a similar role at Everett Public Schools.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6217851,"School committee appoints Dr. Kimberly Lawless Talbot as assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction",345,1260000,1605000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3642881-454aec8111a7e1137a2326361737c7ae&start=1260&end=1605","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3642881-454aec8111a7e1137a2326361737c7ae/thumbnail_1260000.jpg","/articles/6217851/Massachusetts/School-committee-appoints-Dr-Kimberly-Lawless-Talbot-as-assistant-superintendent-for-curriculum-and-instruction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6217851-5619fc58b3608d571585a399579194eb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771072925&Signature=Q5jknCprEd88ML8vDHGaTurdPVfl7~-oHb38fdeU0nq9aZP4CFrTtP5rXsdXsOb2H7A9obt-L1cCY53MbHNRg~sJ69GR2yJJnRnaEt4AlrYekob~UKBs76X8BWzu6QpwndewkS0VZ8nhTNyHa6B6CEy9C3GqgIR6hnbx1-sqrqNcY2O~lHEvTzyGdt23gfWvjyj57zelIp6gUgm0Z4HdR2juuabpQqSpyJKLFHOy4fmTbWQk2LCvvaHv9mYi9HUABQNd5itVpPONIiaF8v1GAN5JZB6lEYQ7~De2hUROil~Vi0zu9WRKKQRuvc~BE6AVIj3cfONcpUh5flpapRYeVg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Medford School Committee approved the appointment of Dr. Kimberly Lawless Talbot as assistant superintendent for academics and instruction after a district search that drew about 50 applicants.

Dr. Kimberly Lawless Talbot, introduced to the committee during the June 3 meeting, currently serves as director of teaching and learning for Salem Public Schools and is an adjunct professor at Salem State University. Committee materials said Talbot was a world language educator earlier in her career and earned strong references praising her systems‑level thinking. Dr. Gallucci described the candidate as meeting rubric criteria across interview panels.

The district said a search committee of caregivers, teachers and administrators reviewed roughly 50 applicants and interviewed nine candidates. District staff reported that one candidate — Talbot — was “unanimous in all phases of this search process.” Member Reinfeld moved to approve the appointment; Member Brantley seconded. The roll call vote was recorded as 6 in the affirmative, 0 in the negative and 2 absent; the motion passed.

Why it matters: the assistant superintendent is a k‑12 position with district‑wide responsibility for curriculum and instruction. The district said filling the role enables continuity in implementing Medford’s instructional vision and strategic plan.

The committee indicated plans to introduce Talbot in a future meeting and to complete contracting steps following approval.","The Medford School Committee unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Kimberly Lawless Talbot, currently director of teaching and learning for Salem Public Schools, as assistant superintendent for academics and instruction after a multi-stage search.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6217855,"Medford schools rename Buildings and Grounds, create project manager role for capital work",422,824000,1246000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3642881-454aec8111a7e1137a2326361737c7ae&start=824&end=1246","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3642881-454aec8111a7e1137a2326361737c7ae/thumbnail_824000.jpg","/articles/6217855/Massachusetts/Medford-schools-rename-Buildings-and-Grounds-create-project-manager-role-for-capital-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6217855-34c427a5936c05bf3bdf1447758b817b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771072925&Signature=kgWamZzRXfLmduQqi2oQwiYvSGHEhaQD3LRqU~hmwoMej7GNavNzx4vAPSjKU7H870kx2HIONNmzQjNXF1L2WOj6AnVueQrnlKyU~X1dGYYzMhpF5xnI0qtSF8cdFOSCbZ~ygVgbLWsW13jJuzHHLUNYmhZt0Pp0lwJD-93JhhIEgO4QNWOoRBB2JeLkAN2lRxskzs8uFkjZ6HHnBGOSZGHmrDSbhN4zhDhNO7HtNqPxzg9vAqKznlzMPe8L6ERDv1WOT3zqCm1rn5IdsjNEnhjyzopzzEPhlTwvJvdeOiGEuZMp3zGB2STzsNpziuvZRdNHC28HF3YwJSnVwSDzeQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Medford School Committee voted to retitle its Buildings and Grounds unit as the Facilities Department and approved creating a full‑time project manager position to oversee capital projects, including HVAC upgrades and security system work.

The district presented the change June 3 as a modernization and alignment with neighboring districts. A staff member explained the new title better “encompasses the work that's happening at the physical level of the buildings, but also the infrastructure that is needed to support the overall functioning of our schools.” The committee was told neighboring districts use the Facilities Department label, while some embed similar work in municipal public works departments.

The project manager role would report to the chief operations officer, track timelines and budgets, and coordinate with finance. The district described preferred qualifications as a bachelor's degree in project management, construction management, engineering or facilities management and experience with building systems, including HVAC. The position would be full time, 260 days, with a pay range of $80,000 to $110,000.

After no committee or public questions were recorded, there was a motion to approve the reorganization and related job descriptions. Member Ntapa moved the motion, seconded by Member Russo. The roll call resulted in 5 in the affirmative, 0 in the negative and 2 absent; the motion was approved.

Why it matters: the district said several capital projects are either ongoing or slated to begin this summer, including an HVAC project and planned work on fobs and security systems; the new role is intended to provide day‑to‑day project oversight and compliance with timelines and budgets.

The vote was taken in open session following an executive session earlier in the meeting; the item included associated job descriptions and an organizational chart provided to committee members.","Medford Public Schools will rename its Buildings and Grounds office the Facilities Department and approved creating a full‑time project manager position (260 days) to oversee capital projects, with a salary range of $80,000–$110,000; the committee approved the proposal in a roll call vote.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6217860,"Medford athletic director Bobby Maloney to retire; district begins search with community input",333,118000,451000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3642881-454aec8111a7e1137a2326361737c7ae&start=118&end=451","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3642881-454aec8111a7e1137a2326361737c7ae/thumbnail_118000.jpg","/articles/6217860/Massachusetts/Medford-athletic-director-Bobby-Maloney-to-retire-district-begins-search-with-community-input","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6217860-171e8a8269e430836e6f0889d9e79056/orig.mp4?Expires=1771072925&Signature=JXA7xedEiRDlwP109Bf2LMstpXOOWW0eQMc9-TLdOWQ5rlPofzxeNGNDzoWpxitqzIokrtpJ1tyZFB-ivrlxp-g7kSyd5hivjzcg7conGzus83rZdjFcacVU1o4C2hNEiaCMG6-~7MbF87niCinjy8-ZBi5QwJFvAKTig4bnZQqyLiMh7KAC-SigdK985RrFUj3Qqgu0bt7vSWmRj6X~xM7mXSeb7ynZ3j1XqQw2TAp0kLlqLxu4MQRHwbc4-J-3ZqefvFAFOil~lR3-jyvBRy1pA7b0miGr8ZxFVpQVTNavLnEpWUzcG10eFOBGh1SGxY1ghMrCf-4hcQoFVyWRfw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Medford Public Schools announced that athletic director Bobby Maloney will retire in early September, and district leaders opened a public search for his replacement, providing a recruitment timeline and opportunities for community participation.

The announcement came during the June 3 Medford School Committee meeting, when Dr. Cushing, a district staff member, told the committee, “We've already received dozens of applications,” and described plans to keep the posting open for about another week while recruiting community and staff members to participate on a search committee.

The district said it will hold an informational meeting for the search committee this Thursday to review expectations, confidentiality rules and the criteria members should use when evaluating candidates. The schedule given to the committee calls for in-person application review on June 12 at 6 p.m.; round 1 interviews the week of June 24; notification of round 2 candidates by June 30; and a target announcement in mid-July, “on or about July 14.” The district expects to onboard the new athletic director in early August so the hire can overlap with Maloney during a transition period before Maloney’s retirement in September.

Why it matters: the athletic director oversees district sports programs across Medford schools and coordinates with regional leagues. The search process includes community survey input the district will review with the search committee.

District officials repeatedly described the search as active and community-facing; no hiring vote occurred at the meeting. Questions from the public and school committee members were invited but none were recorded on the agenda item.","Medford Public Schools announced the retirement of long-serving athletic director Bobby Maloney and outlined a public search timeline that includes community input, multiple interview rounds and an anticipated onboarding in August so the new director overlaps with Maloney.","actionData","errors"]

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School committee announces ratification of Teamsters Local 25 administrators' contract

Medford names Chelsea McNiff director of English learners after search

School committee appoints Dr. Kimberly Lawless Talbot as assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction

Medford schools rename Buildings and Grounds, create project manager role for capital work

Medford athletic director Bobby Maloney to retire; district begins search with community input