Negotiations Updates
The Malden Public Schools and Malden School Committee are dedicated to providing accurate and timely information regarding the collective bargaining process. We are committed to reaching agreements that serve the interests of all our students, families, employees, and the whole Malden community. This page will provide facts, answers to frequently asked questions, and regular updates to the public based on available information.
2025 School Committee Negotiations with MEA
The Malden School Committee (MSC) and the Malden Education Association (MEA) began negotiations pertaining to a new Collective Bargaining Agreement at the opening session on January 23, 2025. The current Agreement will expire on August 31, 2025.
Jan. 23 Statement from the Malden School Committee Regarding Contract Negotiations
Feb. 27 Initial School Committee Proposals
March 10 Continued School Committee Proposals
March 26 Initial School Committee Responses to MEA Proposals
April 10 Continued School Committee Responses – Legal Proposals
April 10 Continued School Committee Responses – Economic Proposals
May 7 Continued School Committee Responses – High School Schedule; Student School Day and Staff Work Day; Additional Responses
May 14 Continued School Committee Responses
Schedule of Meetings
The School Committee and the MEA have agreed to open negotiations. All meetings are open to the public to observe, but members of the public are not permitted to speak or participate in negotiations. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will take place in either the City Council Chambers at Malden City Hall, the Gallery at Malden High School, or the Library at Malden High School locations are indicated by date below.
- January 23 - Opening Session
- February 27 - 3:30- 5:30 p.m.
- March 10 - 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- March 26 - 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- April 10 - 3:30 -5:30
- May 7 - 5:30 -7:30
- May 14 - 5:30 -9:00
- May 21 - 5:30 - 9:00
- June 10 - 3:30-6:00
- June 18 - 2:00-9:00
January 23 - Opening Session
February 27 - 3:30- 5:30 p.m.
March 10 - 5:30-7:30 p.m.
March 26 - 5:30-7:30 p.m.
April 10 - 3:30 -5:30
May 7 - 5:30 -7:30
May 14 - 5:30 -9:00
May 21 - 5:30 - 9:00
June 10 - 3:30-6:00
June 18 - 2:00-9:00
Current Contracts
Frequently Asked Questions
Overview
- What is collective bargaining
- What is the typical negotiation process
- What are some items that are typically included in negotiations?
- Who is on the negotiating team for the Malden School Committee
- Who is on the core bargaining team for the Malden Education Association (MEA)?
- Whom does the Malden Education Association (MEA) represent?
- Whom I can speak with about this process?
- Why are some school committee members not involved in this process?
What is collective bargaining
What is the typical negotiation process
What are some items that are typically included in negotiations?
Who is on the negotiating team for the Malden School Committee
Who is on the core bargaining team for the Malden Education Association (MEA)?
Whom does the Malden Education Association (MEA) represent?
Whom I can speak with about this process?
Why are some school committee members not involved in this process?
Compensation
- How are educators and staff represented by the Malden Education Association ( MEA) compensated for their work in the district ?
- What is the difference between Lane, Step, and COLA Rate changes?