Coral Springs Charter School Board of Directors Regular Meeting — Coral Springs, FL
Date: 2025-11-12

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA

 CORAL SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL
 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 REGULAR MEETING

 REVISED AGENDA
 8/4/25 2:49 PM

 Wednesday, August 6, 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

Public Comment

Consent
 1. Minutes Approval (Georgia Elliott)
 Request to approve the meeting summary of June 4, 2025 Regular Meeting.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

 2. 2025-2026 Charter Schools USA Reading Plan (Principal Jodi Robins)
 Request to approve the 2025-2026 Charter Schools USA Reading Plan.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

 3. Master Safety and Security Policy (Rita Weaver)
 Request to approve the 2025-2026 Charter School Safety and Security Plan.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

 4. Designation of Parent Facilitator (Principal Jodi Robins)
 Request to approve Jennie Boyer as the Parent Facilitator. As of 2011, the Governing Board
 must appoint a representative to facilitate parental involvement, provide access to information,
 assist parents and others with questions and concerns, and resolve disputes.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

 5. 2025-2026 Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive (CAP) Grant Proposal - Opt
 Out (Rita Weaver)
 Request to opt out of the 2025-2026 Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive (CAP)
 Grant Proposal. Coral Springs Charter school does not wish to create or expand a career and
 technical education program that leads to industry certifications included on the CAPE
 Industry Certification Funding List.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)
 6. Alyssa's Alert Vendor Selection Form (Rita Weaver)1
 Request to ratify the SY 2025-2026 Alyssa's Alert Vendor Selection Form. In accordance with
 Section 1006.07, Florida Statutes, each public school, including charter schools, shall
 implement a mobile panic alert system capable of connecting diverse emergency services
 technologies to ensure real-time coordination.
 (REQUEST TO RATIFY)

Policy Formation and Direction

 7. Coral Springs Charter School Provider User Registration Agreement - Background
 Screening (Rita Weaver)
 Request to approve the Florida Department of Education Provider User Registration
 Agreement for Coral Springs Charter School.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

 8. 2025-2026 Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan - Post Legislative Session Final
 Draft (Rita Weaver)
 Request to approve opt out of the Broward County School district plan and to approve the
 Mental Health Assistance Plan final draft for Coral Springs Charter School. Coral Springs
 Charter School is committed to increasing access to mental health support for its students.
 The Mental Health Assistance Plan defines strategies to assess students’ needs and deliver
 appropriate services.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

Principal Communications
 9. School Survey Results, Spring 2024-2025 (Principal Jodi Robins)
 Request to accept the 2024-2025 Spring Survey Results for the Coral Springs Charter School.
 (REQUEST TO ACCEPT)
 10. Teacher Salary Increase Allocation Final Expenditure Report (Principal Jodi
 Robins)
 Request to approve the Teacher Salary Increase Allocation Final Expenditure Report.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

Board Communications

Adjournment

Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 5:30 PM.

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CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA

 CORAL SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL
 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 REGULAR MEETING

 SUMMARY

Wednesday, August 6, 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 Chair Metayer Bowen at 8:30 a.m.

Roll Call
Chair Nancy Metayer Bowem
Vice Chair Joshua Simmons
Board Member Scott Brook
Board Member Shawn Cerra
Board Member Joseph McHugh

Also in attendance:
City Manager Catherine Givens
City Attorney John Hearn
City Clerk Georgia Elliott

Moment of Silence

Pledge of Allegiance

Public Comment
 • Heather Marchese commented on school uniforms at Coral Springs Charter School
 (hereinafter, referred to as “CSCS”).
 • Jessica Bou Jaoude commented on school uniforms at CSCS.
 • Lauren Mianowski commented on school uniform enforcement at CSCS.
 • Jennie Boyer commented on school uniforms at CSCS.
 • Michael Moser commented on school uniform policy at CSCS.
 • Michael Lewis commented on school uniform enforcement at CSCS.
 • Abbie D’Attile commented on school uniforms at CSCS.
 • Richard Michaud commented on school uniform policy and enforcement at CSCS.
 • Alex Groothuis commented on school uniform enforcement at CSCS.
 • Amy Gottfried commented on school uniform enforcement at CSCS.
 • AJ Miller commented on school uniforms at CSCS.
 • Mindy Mazzei commented on school uniform policy and enforcement at CSCS.

Consent
 Motion: To approve Consent items 1 through 6.
 Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Vice Chair Simmons
 Seconder: Board Member McHugh

 1. Minutes Approval (Georgia Elliott)
 Request to approve the meeting summary of June 4, 2025 Regular Meeting.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

 2. 2025-2026 Charter Schools USA Reading Plan (Principal Jodi Robins)
 Request to approve the 2025-2026 Charter Schools USA Reading Plan.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

 3. Master Safety and Security Policy (Rita Weaver)
 Request to approve the 2025-2026 Charter School Safety and Security Plan.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

 4. Designation of Parent Facilitator (Principal Jodi Robins)
 Request to approve Jennie Boyer as the Parent Facilitator. As of 2011, the Governing Board
 must appoint a representative to facilitate parental involvement, provide access to information,
 assist parents and others with questions and concerns, and resolve disputes.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

 5. 2025-2026 Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive (CAP) Grant Proposal - Opt
 Out (Rita Weaver)
 Request to opt out of the 2025-2026 Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive (CAP)
 Grant Proposal. Coral Springs Charter school does not wish to create or expand a career and
 technical education program that leads to industry certifications included on the CAPE
 Industry Certification Funding List.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

 6. Alyssa's Alert Vendor Selection Form (Rita Weaver)
 Request to ratify the SY 2025-2026 Alyssa's Alert Vendor Selection Form. In accordance with
 Section 1006.07, Florida Statutes, each public school, including charter schools, shall
 implement a mobile panic alert system capable of connecting diverse emergency services
 technologies to ensure real-time coordination.
 (REQUEST TO RATIFY)

Policy Formation and Direction

 7. Coral Springs Charter School Provider User Registration Agreement - Background
 Screening (Rita Weaver)
 Request to approve the Florida Department of Education Provider User Registration
 Agreement for Coral Springs Charter School.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

 Rita Weaver explained the item.

 Motion: To approve the Charter School Provider User Registration Agreement –
 Background Screening for Coral Springs Charter School.
 Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Board Member Brook
 Seconder: Board Member Cerra

 8. 2025-2026 Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan - Post Legislative Session Final
 Draft (Rita Weaver)
 Request to approve opt out of the Broward County School district plan and to approve the
 Mental Health Assistance Plan final draft for Coral Springs Charter School. Coral Springs
 Charter School is committed to increasing access to mental health support for its students.
 The Mental Health Assistance Plan defines strategies to assess students’ needs and deliver
 appropriate services.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

 Rita Weaver presented the item. Discussion ensued

 Motion: To approve opt out of the Broward County School district plan and the Mental
 Health Assistance Plan final draft.
 Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Board Member Simmons
 Seconder: Board Member Cerra

Principal Communications

 9. School Survey Results, Spring 2024-2025 (Principal Jodi Robins)
 Request to accept the 2024-2025 Spring Survey Results for the Coral Springs Charter School.
 (REQUEST TO ACCEPT)

 Principal Jodi Robins presented the item. Rita Weaver highlighted that the Charter School
 exceeded the CSUSA network results across all stakeholder groups.

 Motion: To accept the 2024-2025 Spring Survey Result for the Coral Springs Charter
 School.
 Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Board Member Brook
 Seconder: Board Member Cerra


 10. Teacher Salary Increase Allocation Final Expenditure Report (Principal Jodi
 Robins)
 Request to approve the Teacher Salary Increase Allocation Final Expenditure Report.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

 Rita Weaver explained the item.

 Motion: To approve the Teacher Salary Increase Allocation Final Expenditure Report.
 Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Board Member Cerra
 Seconder: Board Member McHugh

Principal Robins reported on the following topics: student athletes on site health screenings over the
summer; building improvements, cleaning, and maintenance completed throughout the year, teacher
professional development; staff positions filled and vacancies; and parent and student orientations held.

Principal Robins fielded questions from the Board.

The Board requested to know the school’s theme for the new school year. Principal Jodi Robins
announced that this year’s theme is "Tried and True: Good to Great."

The Board requested Principal Robins to have school staff work with City staff to assist with planning the
2nd Annual Base Mile 5K.
Principal Robins also reported that the Athletics Department hosted a golf tournament at the Parkland
Golf and Country Club which raised $30,000 for the Athletics department.

The Board requested that Principal Robins notify City staff of any future events happening at the school.

Board Communications

The Board commented on the issue of school uniforms, uniform policy, and enforcement.

Chair Metayer Bowen opened the floor to the Charter School to provide a response. The Charter School
reserved their response for the upcoming Workshop.

City Manager Givens announced that the board meeting and workshop are scheduled for November 5th,
2025. Ms. Givens congratulated the Police Department for their collaboration with Charter School U.S.A.
on establishing a safety perimeter and successfully connecting the junior and senior parking lots.

Education Officer April Wyche commended Charter School staff for their leadership and extended wishes
for a successful school year.

Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:08 a.m.

/s/ Georgia Elliott
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Georgia Elliott, CMC
City Clerk

These minutes are a permanent public record of the City of Coral Springs maintained in the Office of
the City Clerk.