Schools
School Committee Approves Budget
The Malden School Committee increased the budget, but it remains slightly lower than the state's recommended budget.
This article was written by Gina Curreri.
The Malden School Committee approved a 2014 fiscal year budget 5.5 percent higher than that of 2013 at a meeting earlier this week.Â
The approved budget for the fiscal year is $59,238,328. Salaries have increased 7 percent between the two years and make up about 79 percent of the total budget for 2014.
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However, Massachusetts recommends that Malden spends $80,424,387 toward its schools this year. Malden’s total net school spending comes to $77,737,913, about $2.5 million under the recommended foundation budget.Â
At a June 3 meeting where a budget report was presented, Superintendent of Schools David DeRousi said Malden schools continue to function under a net school deficit.
No employees have been laid off.Â
Slight budget increases include money for athletics coaches, copier supplies and the drama and choral production.
At a June 3 meeting where a budget report was presented, Superintendent of Schools David DeRousi said Malden schools continue to function under a net school deficit.
No employees have been laid off.Â
Slight budget increases include money for athletics coaches, copier supplies and the drama and choral production.
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