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Committee divided over accepting in-kind donations after Green Block Party; policy language clarified

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Committee members debated whether in-kind donations used at a past school event required prior committee approval. The superintendent read the district policy, and the committee accepted most gifts but tabled three items tied to Green Elementary until clerks could confirm procedure.

On July 29 the school committee debated whether several in-kind donations used at a past Green Elementary Block Party required prior committee approval and how the district's acceptance policy should be applied.

A cluster of donations for the Green Block Party — a one-hour petting zoo, DJ services and activity kits — was on the acceptance list. Committee member Mr. Dias questioned whether using donated services before formal committee acceptance complied with policy.…

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