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January 20, 2026
18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Laura Gallagher Byrne, Shantaw Bloise-Murphy, Timothy Lepore, Esmeralda Martinez, Vincent Murphy
Absent: None
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
Approve the FY 2027 Calendar
Vote to approve the FY 2027 Calendar, motion to approve
From the minutes
“Vote to approve the FY 2027 Calendar, Shantaw Bloise-Murphy made a motion to approve, seconded by Timothy Lepore, and with no opposed vote, the motion was approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bloise-Murphy, second: Lepore)
Approve the High School overnight field trip to the Southeast District Music Festival, New Bedford High School Januar...
Vote to approve the High School overnight field trip to the Southeast District Music Festival, New Bedford High School January 8 - 10, 2026, motion to approve
From the minutes
“Vote to approve the High School overnight field trip to the Southeast District Music Festival, New Bedford High School January 8 - 10, 2026, Shantaw Bloise-Murphy made a motion to approve, seconded by Timothy Lepore, and with no opposed vote, the motion was approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bloise-Murphy, second: Lepore)
Approve the donation to the NHS/CPS Music Department’s Disney field trip from Bessey Construction in the amount of $2...
Vote to approve the donation to the NHS/CPS Music Department’s Disney field trip from Bessey Construction in the amount of $200.00, motion to approve
From the minutes
“Vote to approve the donation to the NHS/CPS Music Department’s Disney field trip from Bessey Construction in the amount of $200.00, Shantaw Bloise-Murphy made a motion to approve, seconded by Timothy Lepore, and with no opposed vote, the motion was approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bloise-Murphy, second: Lepore)
Approve the donation to the NHS/CPS Music Department’s Disney field trip from Thirty Acre Wood LLC in the amount of $...
Vote to approve the donation to the NHS/CPS Music Department’s Disney field trip from Thirty Acre Wood LLC in the amount of $500.00, motion to approve
From the minutes
“Vote to approve the donation to the NHS/CPS Music Department’s Disney field trip from Thirty Acre Wood LLC in the amount of $500.00, Shantaw Bloise-Murphy made a motion to approve, seconded by Timothy Lepore, and with no opposed vote, the motion was approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bloise-Murphy, second: Lepore)
Approve the donation to the NHS/CPS Music Department’s Disney field trip from South Arm Campground in the amount of $...
Vote to approve the donation to the NHS/CPS Music Department’s Disney field trip from South Arm Campground in the amount of $3,000.00, motion to approve
From the minutes
“Vote to approve the donation to the NHS/CPS Music Department’s Disney field trip from South Arm Campground in the amount of $3,000.00, Shantaw Bloise-Murphy made a motion to approve, seconded by Timothy Lepore, and with no opposed vote, the motion was approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bloise-Murphy, second: Lepore)
Approve the donation from Stop & Shop to the CPS student activity account for $29.00
Vote to approve the donation from Stop & Shop to the CPS student activity account for $29.00, motion to approve
From the minutes
“Vote to approve the donation from Stop & Shop to the CPS student activity account for $29.00, Shantaw Bloise-Murphy made a motion to approve, seconded by Timothy Lepore, and with no opposed vote, the motion was approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bloise-Murphy, second: Lepore)
Approve the donation from Stop & Shop to the NIS student activity account for $250.00
Vote to approve the donation from Stop & Shop to the NIS student activity account for $250.00, motion to approve
From the minutes
“Vote to approve the donation from Stop & Shop to the NIS student activity account for $250.00, Shantaw Bloise-Murphy made a motion to approve, seconded by Timothy Lepore, and with no opposed vote, the motion was approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bloise-Murphy, second: Lepore)
Approve the donation from the Nantucket Education Trust to the Nantucket Community School financial assistance fund f...
Vote to approve the donation from the Nantucket Education Trust to the Nantucket Community School financial assistance fund for $15,000.00, motion to approve
From the minutes
“Vote to approve the donation from the Nantucket Education Trust to the Nantucket Community School financial assistance fund for $15,000.00, Shantaw Bloise-Murphy made a motion to approve, seconded by Timothy Lepore, and with no opposed vote, the motion was approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bloise-Murphy, second: Lepore)
Approve the Cape Cod 5 Educational mini grant for $300.00 to CPS, Rebecca Hickman
Vote to approve the Cape Cod 5 Educational mini grant for $300.00 to CPS, Rebecca Hickman, motion to approve
From the minutes
“Vote to approve the Cape Cod 5 Educational mini grant for $300.00 to CPS, Rebecca Hickman,Shantaw Bloise-Murphy made a motion to approve, seconded by Timothy Lepore, and with no opposed vote, the motion was approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bloise-Murphy, second: Lepore)
Approve the donation from Mac Davis Flooring for $200.00 to the NHS/CPS Music Department’s Disney field trip from
Vote to approve the donation from Mac Davis Flooring for $200.00 to the NHS/CPS Music Department’s Disney field trip from, motion to approve
From the minutes
“Vote to approve the donation from Mac Davis Flooring for $200.00 to the NHS/CPS Music Department’s Disney field trip from, Shantaw Bloise-Murphy made a motion to approve, seconded by Timothy Lepore, and with no opposed vote, the motion was approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bloise-Murphy, second: Lepore)
Approve the donation from Nantucket Book Partners for $300.00 to the NHS/CPS Music Department’s Disney field trip from
Vote to approve the donation from Nantucket Book Partners for $300.00 to the NHS/CPS Music Department’s Disney field trip from, motion to approve
From the minutes
“Vote to approve the donation from Nantucket Book Partners for $300.00 to the NHS/CPS Music Department’s Disney field trip from, Shantaw Bloise-Murphy made a motion to approve, seconded by Timothy Lepore, and with no opposed vote, the motion was approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bloise-Murphy, second: Lepore)
Approve the CPS, Project 351 overnight field trip to Boston January 16 - January 17, 2026
Vote to approve the CPS, Project 351 overnight field trip to Boston January 16 - January 17, 2026, motion to approve
From the minutes
“Vote to approve the CPS, Project 351 overnight field trip to Boston January 16 - January 17, 2026, Shantaw Bloise-Murphy made a motion to approve, seconded by Timothy Lepore, and with no opposed vote, the motion was approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bloise-Murphy, second: Lepore)
Approve the November 6, 2025 Workshop Meeting Minutes
Vote to approve the November 6, 2025 Workshop Meeting Minutes, motion to approve
From the minutes
“Vote to approve the November 6, 2025 Workshop Meeting Minutes, Shantaw Bloise-Murphy made a motion to approve, seconded by Timothy Lepore, and with no opposed vote, the motion was approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bloise-Murphy, second: Lepore)
Approve the November 17, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Vote to approve the November 17, 2025 Meeting Minutes, motion to approve
From the minutes
“Vote to approve the November 17, 2025 Meeting Minutes, Shantaw Bloise-Murphy made a motion to approve, seconded by Timothy Lepore, and with no opposed vote, the motion was approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bloise-Murphy, second: Lepore)
Approve the December 8, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Vote to approve the December 8, 2025 Meeting Minutes, motion to approve
From the minutes
“Vote to approve the December 8, 2025 Meeting Minutes, Shantaw Bloise-Murphy made a motion to approve, seconded by Timothy Lepore, and with no opposed vote, the motion was approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bloise-Murphy, second: Lepore)
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 Timothy Lepore, and with no opposed vote, the motion was approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bloise-Murphy, second: Lepore)
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 7:27 PM
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 7:27 PM by Shantaw Bloise-Murphy, seconded by Timothy Lepore, and with none opposed, the motion was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Bloise-Murphy, second: Lepore)
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