Representatives of Nantucket STAR described the nonprofit’s summer programming and asked the Contract Review Committee for $31,652.50 to fund staffing, administrative costs and program operations.

Lauren Marie Salvino, STAR president, said the request covers adaptive water sports and ocean adventures (partnering with Nantucket Community Sailing), a new "Beach Buddies" family mentorship pilot, the Nantucket Wheelers adaptive-bicycle partnership and aquatics programming at the high‑school pool. "The total request this year based on what our anticipated program budget is $31,652.50," Salvino told the committee.

STAR representatives said most costs are staff compensation: the budget lists $29,584 in staffing and administrative expenses. They said local partners provide equipment for some programs free of charge and that they are planning a June fundraiser and pursuing a handicap-accessible van through donor connections. The group said they plan four sessions with adaptive bikes this summer and can now accommodate a fourth bike thanks to additional funding secured.

Committee members praised STAR’s track record and asked about fundraising and costs per participant. Joanna Roach recommended a clearer per‑participant cost matrix to help fundraising efforts and grant decisions. STAR said program costs vary by participant needs; some require one‑to‑one support while others use group staffing models.

Committee members said STAR’s request is competitive and welcomed its mix of grant applications, donor appeals and planned fundraiser. No vote occurred; the committee will review the request during deliberations.