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May 19, 2026
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Draft minutes, posted only inside the Aug. 18, 2026 agenda packet. Minutes are pages 58-61 of the Aug. 18, 2026 agenda packet (meeting cancelled; packet still posted).
Present: Laura Gallagher Byrne, Shantaw Bloise-Murphy, Vincent Murphy
Absent: Timothy Lepore, Esmeralda Martinez
Every vote, in order
Approve the agenda
A motion was made to approve the agenda
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Shantaw Bloise-Murphy, seconded by Vincent Murphy. The agenda was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Bloise-Murphy, second: Murphy)
Committee discussions and votes to be taken
Remove policy EFDA,Collection of Money for Food Services
Vote to remove policy EFDA,Collection of Money for Food Services, motion to approve
From the minutes
“Vote to remove policy EFDA,Collection of Money for Food Services, Shantaw Bloise-Murphy made a motion to approve, seconded by Vincent Murphy, and with no opposed vote, the motion was approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bloise-Murphy, second: Murphy)
Remove policy EFDA-R, Collection of Money for Food Services, Rules & Procedures
Vote to remove policy EFDA-R, Collection of Money for Food Services, Rules & Procedures, motion to approve
From the minutes
“Vote to remove policy EFDA-R, Collection of Money for Food Services, Rules & Procedures, Shantaw Bloise-Murphy made a motion to approve, seconded by Vincent Murphy, and with no opposed vote, the motion was approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bloise-Murphy, second: Murphy)
Remove policy EGAD-R, Copyright Compliance, Rules & Procedures
Vote to remove policy EGAD-R, Copyright Compliance, Rules & Procedures, motion to approve
From the minutes
“Vote to remove policy EGAD-R, Copyright Compliance, Rules & Procedures, Shantaw Bloise-Murphy made a motion to approve, seconded by Vincent Murphy, and with no opposed vote, the motion was approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bloise-Murphy, second: Murphy)
Approve the donation from Friends of NPS for $1,800 to NHS to support Mental Health Awareness project
Vote to approve the donation from Friends of NPS for $1,800 to NHS to support Mental Health Awareness project, motion to approve
From the minutes
“Vote to approve the donation from Friends of NPS for $1,800 to NHS to support Mental Health Awareness project,Shantaw Bloise-Murphy made a motion to approve, seconded by Vincent Murphy, and with no opposed vote, the motion was approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bloise-Murphy, second: Murphy)
Approve the donation from Cape Cod Five for $1,000 to NHS gift account to be used towards Credit for Life
Vote to approve the donation from Cape Cod Five for $1,000 to NHS gift account to be used towards Credit for Life, motion to approve
From the minutes
“Vote to approve the donation from Cape Cod Five for $1,000 to NHS gift account to be used towards Credit for Life, Shantaw Bloise-Murphy made a motion to approve, seconded by Vincent Murphy, and with no opposed vote, the motion was approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bloise-Murphy, second: Murphy)
Approve the donation from Cape Cod Five for $4,000 to NHS gift account to be used towards the Galapagos field trip
Vote to approve the donation from Cape Cod Five for $4,000 to NHS gift account to be used towards the Galapagos field trip, motion to approve
From the minutes
“Vote to approve the donation from Cape Cod Five for $4,000 to NHS gift account to be used towards the Galapagos field trip, Shantaw Bloise-Murphy made a motion to approve, seconded by Vincent Murphy, and with no opposed vote, the motion was approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bloise-Murphy, second: Murphy)
Approve the donation from the Nantucket Land Council for $2,016 to NIS Grade 5 (YOG 2033) for the Outdoor Classroom f...
Vote to approve the donation from the Nantucket Land Council for $2,016 to NIS Grade 5 (YOG 2033) for the Outdoor Classroom field trip, motion to approve
From the minutes
“Vote to approve the donation from the Nantucket Land Council for $2,016 to NIS Grade 5 (YOG 2033) for the Outdoor Classroom field trip, Shantaw Bloise-Murphy made a motion to approve, seconded by Vincent Murphy, and with no opposed vote, the motion was approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bloise-Murphy, second: Murphy)
Approve the March 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Vote to approve the March 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes, motion to approve
From the minutes
“Vote to approve the March 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes, Shantaw Bloise-Murphy made a motion to approve, seconded by Vincent Murphy, and with no opposed vote, the motion was approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bloise-Murphy, second: Murphy)
Approve Transfers & Invoices
Vote to approve Transfers & Invoices, motion to approve
From the minutes
“Vote to approve Transfers & Invoices,Shantaw Bloise-Murphy made a motion to approve, seconded by Vincent Murphy, and with no opposed vote, the motion was approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bloise-Murphy, second: Murphy)
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 7: 20 PM
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 7: 20 PM by Shantaw Bloise-Murphy, seconded by Vincent Murphy, and with none opposed, the motion was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Bloise-Murphy, second: Murphy)
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