Coral Springs Charter School Board of Directors Regular Meeting — Coral Springs, FL
Date: 2025-12-02

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA

 CORAL SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 REGULAR MEETING

 REVISED AGENDA
 10/13/25 4:52 PM

 Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Commission Chambers, City Hall
 4:00 PM 9500 West Sample Road
 Coral Springs, Florida 33065

Call to Order

Roll Call

Moment of Silence

Pledge of Allegiance

Public Comment

Consent

 1. Minutes Approval (Georgia Elliott)
 Request to approve the meeting summary of August 6, 2025 Regular Meeting.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

 2. Professional Education Test Waiver (Rita Weaver)
 Request to approve the Professional Education Test Waiver for McKenzie Palumbo.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

Policy Formation and Direction

 3. FY2025 Q4 Financials (Lechyana Knight)
 Request to accept the fourth quarter financials for the Coral Springs Charter School.
 (REQUEST TO ACCEPT)

 4. Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy (Rita Weaver)
 Request to approve the Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

Principal Communications

 5. Government Pathways Update (Jodi Robins)

 6. Statement of Assurances for Exceptional Student Education (Rita Weaver)
 Request to ratify the Statement of Assurances for Exceptional Student Education.
 (REQUEST TO RATIFY)

 7. Principal's Report (Jodi Robins)1
 Request to accept Coral Springs Charter School updates on Survey Results School
 Initiatives.
 (REQUEST TO ACCEPT)
 8. Teacher Salary Increase Allocation (Jodi Robins)1
 Request to accept the Teacher Salary Increase Allocation (TSIA) information.
 (REQUEST TO ACCEPT)

Board Communications

City Manager Communications

Adjournment

Next Meeting: Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 8:30 AM.

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 Items 7 & 8: Previously combined items have been separated into two distinct items.

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA

 CORAL SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 REGULAR MEETING

 SUMMARY

 Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Commission Chambers, City Hall
 4:00 PM 9500 West Sample Road
 Coral Springs, Florida 33065

Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Metayer Bowen at 4:03 p.m.

Roll Call
Chair Nancy Metayer Bowen
Vice Chair Joshua Simmons (Arrived at 4:18 p.m.)
Board Member Scott Brook
Board Member Shawn Cerra (Attended via telephone until arrival at 4:17 p.m.)
Board Member Joseph McHugh

Also in attendance:
City Manager Catherine Givens
Deputy City Attorney Andrew Dunkiel
City Clerk Georgia Elliott

Moment of Silence

Pledge of Allegiance
Led by student Acting Vice Mayors Cristopher Galinaitis and Khalil Al-Buhaisi.

Public Comment
 Leonelly Moreno Galinaitis expressed concerns relating to athletic program offerings at a non-
 city charter school.

Consent

 Motion: To approve Consent items 1 and 2.
 Result: Passed 4 – 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Board Member Brook
 Seconder: Board Member McHugh

 1. Minutes Approval (Georgia Elliott)
 Request to approve the meeting summary of August 6, 2025 Regular Meeting.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

 2. Professional Education Test Waiver (Rita Weaver)
 Request to approve the Professional Education Test Waiver for McKenzie Palumbo.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

Policy Formation and Direction

 3. FY2025 Q4 Financials (Lechyana Knight)
 Request to accept the fourth quarter financials for the Coral Springs Charter School.
 (REQUEST TO ACCEPT)

 Nicole Jordan-Coombs presented the FY2025 Q4 Financials. A copy of the report was
 made a part of the record. Board discussion ensued.

 Motion: To accept the fourth quarter financials for the Coral Springs Charter School.
 Result: Passed 4 – 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Board Member Brook
 Seconder: Board Member McHugh

 4. Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy (Rita Weaver)
 Request to approve the Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

 Rita Weaver explained the item.

 Motion: To approve the Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy.
 Result: Passed 4 – 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Board Member McHugh
 Seconder: Board Member Brook

Principal Communications

 5. Government Pathways Update (Jodi Robins)
 Jessica Bou Jaoude gave a staff presentation on the item. A copy of her presentation was
 made part of the agenda packet. Principal Robins and Ms. Jaoude fielded questions from
 the Board. Discussion ensued.

 6. Statement of Assurances for Exceptional Student Education (Rita Weaver)
 Request to ratify the Statement of Assurances for Exceptional Student Education.
 (REQUEST TO RATIFY)

 Rita Weaver explained the item.

 Motion: To ratify the Statement of Assurances for Exceptional Student Education.
 Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Board Member Brook
 Seconder: Board Member Cerra

 7. Principal's Report (Jodi Robins)
 Request to accept Coral Springs Charter School updates on Survey Results School
 Initiatives.
 (REQUEST TO ACCEPT)

 Principal Robins provided updates on the following topics: the school’s 2025-26 Strategic
 Plan, Key Initiatives, and Action Plan; staff, and athletic achievements and upcoming
 events; vape detectors and dress code violations.

 Discussion ensued. There was consensus to continue supporting case-by-case graduation
 ceremonies to honor students who are unable to matriculate with their class.

 Motion: To accept Coral Springs Charter School updates on Survey Results School
 Initiatives.
 Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Board Member Cerra
 Seconder: Board Member Simmons

 8. Teacher Salary Increase Allocation (Jodi Robins)
 Request to accept the Teacher Salary Increase Allocation (TSIA) information.
 (REQUEST TO ACCEPT)

 Rita Weaver explained the item.

 Motion: To accept the Teacher Salary Increase Allocation (TSIA) information.
 Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Board Member Simmons
 Seconder: Board Member Brook

Board Communications

 • Principal Robins was commended for her preparation of a school event flyer and parent
 newsletter.
 • Athletic and academic achievements were recognized.
 • The hard work and dedication of staff on the development of the Government Pathway Plan
 was acknowledged.
 • Upcoming school events were highlighted.
 • Chair Metayer Bowen requested to be added to the alumni group and to be notified of
 upcoming alumni events.

City Manager Communications

 • Ms. Givens highlighted the ACE (Academic and Career Excellence) Internship Program,
 noting the city currently has six interns and it would increase to nine interns.
 • Ms. Givens congratulated the school on its academic and athletic achievements.

Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:11 p.m.


/s/ Georgia Elliott
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Georgia Elliott, CMC
City Clerk

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