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Malden School Committee reviews district data, approves subcommittee assignments and signals superintendent transition
Summary
The superintendent presented enrollment, multilingual learner and assessment data; the committee approved standing and ad‑hoc subcommittee rosters unanimously and the mayor said he will work with the superintendent on a transition at the end of the school year.
The Malden School Committee received a district update from Superintendent Noriega‑Murphy and data analyst Dr. Pam Stazesky at its Jan. 8 meeting, then unanimously approved subcommittee assignments and discussed an upcoming leadership transition.
Superintendent Noriega‑Murphy opened her report by acknowledging the passing of a student and a former educator and described district work on enrollment, multilingual learner supports, licensure assistance for educators and professional development. She invited Data Analyst Dr. Pam Stazesky to present assessment and other metrics.
Dr. Stazesky reviewed i‑Ready and IXL results for grades K‑8, English‑language proficiency for multilingual learners, graduation and dropout metrics, mobility and stability rates, and MCAS scale scores. In discussion, Director of Guidance Ms. Craven said pre‑pandemic MCAS passing scores had been 455 (ELA) and 469 (Math) and noted a change to a 470 benchmark beginning with the Class of 2025; Dr. Stazesky said students have multiple opportunities to meet standards and that the district emphasizes growth when reviewing the data.
Committee members asked for a breakdown of school waitlists and further research on dropout patterns among Latino students; Ms. Spadafora requested waitlist numbers be provided at the next meeting.
Following the presentation, Ms. Spadafora read aloud standing and ad‑hoc subcommittee memberships and liaison assignments and moved their approval. Mr. Bernard seconded and a roll‑call vote approved the slate unanimously.
Mayor Christenson said he and Vice‑Chair Spadafora have met with Superintendent Noriega‑Murphy and will work with her on a planned transition at the end of the school year, thanking her for leading the district through a difficult pandemic recovery.
The committee adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
