Coral Springs Charter School Board of Directors Regular Meeting — Coral Springs, FL
Date: 2025-12-29

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA

 CORAL SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 REGULAR MEETING

 AGENDA

 Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Commission Chambers, City Hall
 8:30 AM 9500 West Sample Road
 Coral Springs, Florida 33065

Call to Order

Roll Call

Moment of Silence

Pledge of Allegiance
 Coral Springs Charter School Students

Public Comment

Consent

 1. Minutes Approval (Georgia Elliott)
 Request to approve the meeting summary of October 15, 2025 Regular Meeting.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

Policy Formation and Direction
 2. Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Amendment (Rita Weaver)
 The preliminary expenditures for the FY2025 Charter School Fund are projected to exceed
 the budget by $875,526, for a total new expenditure of $19,954,557. The increase in
 expenditure is covered by the increase in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency
 Relief (ESSER) funds received in the Fiscal Year.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

Principal Communications
 3. Principal's Report (Jodi Robins)

Board Communications

City Manager Communications

Adjournment

Next Meeting: Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 5:30 PM.

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CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA

 CORAL SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 REGULAR MEETING

 SUMMARY

 Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Commission Chambers, City Hall
 8:30 AM 9500 West Sample Road
 Coral Springs, Florida 33065

Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Simmons at 8:41 a.m.

Roll Call
Chair Nancy Metayer Bowen (Attended via telephone)
Vice Chair Joshua Simmons
Board Member Scott Brook
Board Member Shawn Cerra
Board Member Joseph McHugh

Also in attendance:
City Manager Catherine Givens
Deputy City Attorney John Hearn
Education Officer April Wyche
City Clerk Georgia Elliott

Moment of Silence

Pledge of Allegiance
 Coral Springs Charter School Students

Public Comment: None

Consent

 Motion: To approve Consent Item 1.
 Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Board Member Brook
 Seconder: Board Member McHugh

 1. Minutes Approval (Georgia Elliott)
 Request to approve the meeting summary of October 15, 2025 Regular Meeting.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

Policy Formation and Direction
 2. Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Amendment (Rita Weaver)
 The preliminary expenditures for the FY2025 Charter School Fund are projected to exceed
 the budget by $875,526, for a total new expenditure of $19,954,557. The increase in
 expenditure is covered by the increase in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency
 Relief (ESSER) funds received in the Fiscal Year.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

 The item was explained by Sr. Director of Board Governance Rita Weaver. Discussion
 ensued. City Manager Givens explained how funds are allocated for the Charter School.

 Motion: To approve the increase of the FY2025 Charter School Fund expenditures by
 $875,526, for a total of $19,954,557, covered by additional ESSER funds.
 Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Board Member Brook
 Seconder: Board Member McHugh

Principal Communications
 3. Principal's Report (Jodi Robins)
 • The Principal’s Report was presented by Principal Robins.
 • Principal Robins highlighted current and past school events and accomplishments,
 including the successful Charter School USA National Education Conference; students
 competing at the state level in swimming; golf team becoming regional champion; and the
 student exam schedule.
 • Principal Robins expressed appreciation to the Commissioners for their recent school visit
 to engage with students.

Board Communications

 • The Board commended school staff for their exemplary leadership.
 • The attending Charter School students were recognized for their engagement and insightful
 questions.
 • Volunteer and internship opportunities were mentioned.

City Manager Communications

 • Ms. Givens expressed support and enthusiasm for the school’s team – “Go Panthers!”

Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 a.m.

/s/ Georgia Elliott
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Georgia Elliott, CMC
City Clerk

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