Coral Springs Charter School Board of Directors

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 __________________________ 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.