The City of Malden’s attorney, Felicia Vasudevan, continues to misrepresent the requests and defend shielding public records regarding Antonietta (‘Toni’) Mertz from OpenCommonwealth. Thousands of you are receiving updates on this story and from us and Malden is withholding records from OpenCommonwealth while releasing the same records to other requestors seeking the exact same documents. […]
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Malden’s Material Misrepresentations:
The City of Malden denied the existence of requested public records three times in the last 9 days… – “I am writing on behalf of Malden relative to this appeal. First, Malden had no contracts or other documents to provide.” – Attorney Felicia Vasudevan On the very day they denied having the requested contract, Malden […]
Malden Releases Antonietta (‘Toni’) Mertz Contract…
Her Contract States: – “Toni Mertz shall serve as Finance Director / Business Manager and shall devote her full time and skills to the performance of her duties as described in this Contract. It is understood however, that she may undertake consulting work, speaking engagements, writing, lecturing and other associated professional activities whether for a […]
Does Antonietta (‘Toni’) Mertz possess the Minimum Required Masters Degree to be the Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations in Malden?
Malden News Network requested Public records from the City of Malden which were provided today. These records contain the job description for Ms. Mertz current position which states the following: Part IV: Minimum Qualifications 2. Master’s degree in business, financial management, accounting, legal, educational leadership, or related field. Ms. Mertz was elevated to this position […]
Malden News Network Reports:
Antonietta (‘Toni’) Mertz ALSO worked for Burlington… $33,670 for 2018-2020…
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/qsrmdy44vgnfmzu4qe0o0/ALqDTlNonGlTGW3HGWAvFCw?rlkey=843r6zs76fio57ry4xshrzlct&dl=0
Is it “submitted and forgotten” – as a report that “[n]o one usually asks for…”? Or is it “Without question … the most important financial report submitted to DESE each year by the District”?
Malden News Network Proposes Real Solutions:
In Malden Public Schools, when you have Budget Problems…
First: Add More Administration Positions (Managerial, not Academic); Then: Give them More Money; Then: Coordinate Fewer Work Hours for Them; Then: Propose to Lay off Teachers and other In-School Union Positions, and Cut Student Facing Programs; Finally: Complain about how unfair the Commonwealth and Chapter 70 are…. How many Assistant Superintendents have been added, as […]
Is there a Doctor in the Schools?
Lawrence Public Schools has announced Former Malden Public Schools Superintendent, Ligia Noriega-Murphy as a finalist in their own Superintendent Search. OpenCommonwealth calls on the stakeholders in Lawrence to ask the long-standing question: Is Ligia Noriega-Murphy a Doctor or not? Many in Malden remember this past term of their Superintendent as a tumultious term. Dr. Noriega-Murphy […]