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June 2, 2026
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Draft minutes, posted only inside the Aug. 18, 2026 agenda packet. The GPA-change item had discussion but no motion (left out). Minutes are pages 62-64 of the Aug. 18, 2026 agenda packet (meeting cancelled; packet still posted).
Present: Laura Gallagher Byrne, Timothy Lepore, Esmeralda Martinez, Vincent Murphy
Absent: Shantaw Bloise-Murphy
Every vote, in order
Approve the agenda
A motion was made to approve the agenda
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Dr. Lepore, seconded by Esmeralda Martinez. The agenda was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Lepore, second: Martinez)
Committee discussions and votes to be taken
Approve the donation from Friends of NPS for $1000.00 to CPS Summer Reading Program
Vote to approve the donation from Friends of NPS for $1000.00 to CPS Summer Reading Program, motion to approve
From the minutes
“Vote to approve the donation from Friends of NPS for $1000.00 to CPS Summer Reading Program, Vincent Murphy made a motion to approve, seconded by Esmeralda Martinez, and with no opposed vote, the motion was approved unanimously.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Martinez)
Approve the NHS field trip to Rome & Naples Italy April 15 - April 24, 2027
Vote to approve the NHS field trip to Rome & Naples Italy April 15 - April 24, 2027, motion to approve
From the minutes
“Vote to approve the NHS field trip to Rome & Naples Italy April 15 - April 24, 2027, Vincent Murphy made a motion to approve, seconded by Esmeralda Martinez, and with no opposed vote, the motion was approved unanimously.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Martinez)
Approve the appointment of School Committee Clerk, Katie Bedell
Vote to approve the appointment of School Committee Clerk, Katie Bedell, motion to approve
From the minutes
“Vote to approve the appointment of School Committee Clerk, Katie Bedell, Esmeralda Martinez made a motion to approve, seconded by Vincent Murphy, and with no opposed vote, the motion was approved unanimously.” (Motion: Martinez, second: Murphy)
Approve the March 24 and April 14, 2026 meeting minutes
Vote to approve the March 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes, Vote to approve the April 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes, motion to approve
The minutes list both minutes items followed by a single motion and vote.
From the minutes
“Vote to approve the March 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes, Vote to approve the April 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes, Esmeralda Martinez made a motion to approve, seconded by Vincent Murphy, and with no opposed vote, the motion was approved unanimously.” (Motion: Martinez, second: Murphy)
Approve Transfers & Invoices
Vote to approve Transfers & Invoices, motion to approve
From the minutes
“Vote to approve Transfers & Invoices, Esmeralda Martinez made a motion to approve, seconded by Vincent Murphy, and with no opposed vote, the motion was approved unanimously.” (Motion: Martinez, second: Murphy)
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 6:53 PM
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 6:53 PM by Esmeralda Martinez, seconded by Vincent Murphy, and with none opposed, the motion was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Martinez, second: Murphy)
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