FY27 Budget
Superintendent's Transmittal Letter
Dear Mayor Christenson and Members of the Malden School Committee,
I am pleased to present the Malden Public Schools’ proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27). The following FY27 budget recommendations align spending with our district’s core values and strategic priorities. In consultation with school and district leaders, this budget was developed to ensure that we meet the needs of all our students in the upcoming school year while maintaining fiscal responsibility and sustainability. The work also included an in-depth analysis of enrollment numbers and class sizes, schedule requirements, collective bargaining obligations, out-of-district tuition increases, transportation costs, contracted services pricing, as part of developing the proposed balanced budget.
In this budget cycle, the district has placed specific emphasis on meeting the diverse needs of our students with disabilities, increasing consistency in middle school programming across schools, and strengthening math education at the high school while ensuring equitable access to resources and educational opportunities across all schools and grade levels. Reflecting these priorities, this book highlights shifts in staffing driven by programmatic changes for students with disabilities, middle schoolers, and 9th grade math (Math 1), in addition to the yearly shifts driven by changes in enrollment and class sizes.
Overall, the $102,147,688 Malden Public Schools proposed budget is strategically allocated across schools and between salaries and operational costs to strengthen district programming for our students. Malden is poised to enter the 2026-2027 school year with appropriately staffed schools and equitably allocated resources, allowing our district to continue to include and collaborate, embrace growth, and do right by all kids.
Thank you for your continued support and go Malden!
Sincerely,
Timothy Sippel, E.d.L.D.
Superintendent of Schools