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Malden School Committee meets in special session, unanimously votes to enter executive session
Summary
At a Feb. 18, 2026 special session held remotely, the Malden School Committee voted unanimously to enter executive session at 6:05 p.m.; the committee reconvened at 6:29 p.m. and immediately adjourned. No reason for the executive session was stated in the record.
Mayor Christenson called a special session of the Malden School Committee to order at 6:01 p.m. on Feb. 18, 2026, noting the meeting was being held virtually and that no in‑person public attendance was provided.
The mayor read legislation signed March 28, 2025, by Governor Maura Healey that extends authority for public bodies to meet remotely or in hybrid form through June 30, 2027, so long as adequate alternative means of public access are provided. The mayor also stated the city would post draft minutes, a transcript or recording on the City of Malden website as soon as practicable.
During roll call the committee recorded the following members present: Mayor Christenson; Mr. Drummey; Mr. McCarthy; Ms. Spadafora; Ms. Macklin; Ms. Hortie; Mr. Piazza; Mr. Bernard; Ms. Rose‑Zeiberg; and Superintendent Sippel.
At 6:05 p.m. Ms. Spadafora moved to enter Executive Session; Ms. Rose‑Zeiberg seconded. The committee took a roll call vote and each listed member voted "Yes." The motion passed unanimously. The public record in the transcript does not state the statutory basis or specific subject matter for the executive session.
The committee reconvened to regular session at 6:29 p.m., and Mr. Bernard moved to adjourn; Mr. McCarthy seconded. A roll call vote recorded Mayor Christenson, Councillor Linehan, Mr. Drummey, Mr. McCarthy, Ms. Spadafora, Ms. Macklin, Ms. Hortie, Mr. Piazza, Mr. Bernard and Ms. Rose‑Zeiberg voting "Yes," and the motion passed unanimously.
The minutes include a certification that notice of the meeting was filed with the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 39, Section 23A of the General Laws; the certification is signed by Ariana Langston, Clerk.
No public comments or substantive policy discussions appear in the transcript; the record reflects procedural motions, votes, and standard meeting notices.
