Coral Springs Charter School Board of Directors
Regular MeetingCoral Springs, FL · February 4, 2026
Minutes
CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA
CORAL SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Commission Chambers, City Hall
5:30 PM 9500 West Sample Road
Coral Springs, Florida 33065
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Simmons at 5:31 p.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:
Deputy City Manager Brad McKeone
City Attorney John Hearn
Education Officer April Wyche
City Clerk Georgia Elliott
Moment of Silence
Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Board Member Brook.
Public Comment: None.
Consent
Motion: To approve consent items 1 and 2.
Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously)
Mover: Board Member Brook
Seconder: Board Member Cerra
1. Minutes Approval (Georgia Elliott)
Request to approve the meeting summaries of November 5, 2025 Regular Meeting and
November 5, 2025 Workshop.
(REQUEST TO APPROVE)
2. Audit Representation Letter (Rita Weaver)
Request to ratify the representation letter from Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP, for the
year ending June 30, 2025. A certified public accounting firm conducts an audit of the Coral
Springs Charter School’s financial statements each year.
(REQUEST TO RATIFY)
Policy Formation and Direction
3. Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Review (Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP)
Request to accept the Independent Auditor's Report by Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP,
for the Coral Springs Charter School. A certified public accounting firm completed an audit of
the Coral Springs Charter School's financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2025. A
copy of the audited financial statements is included.
(REQUEST TO ACCEPT)
Director Ralph Arroyo (Citrin Cooperman) presented and explained the item. Discussion
ensued. Mr. Arroyo fielded questions from the Board.
Motion: To accept the Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Review.
Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously)
Mover: Board Member Cerra
Seconder: Board Member McHugh
Principal Communications
4. Principal's Report (Jodi Robins)
• Thanked the City's Communications and Marketing Department for providing CTV
students the opportunity to assist with the Holiday Parade and produce video segments
for both the City's parade coverage and their "Spotlight" show.
• Reviewed the benchmark testing schedule and noted proficiency gains.
• Reported staff received their referendum payout information and advances were issued
prior to the holiday break.
• Provided an update on Government Pathway Program: the curriculum guide is under
revision; the middle school pathway will be published in the 2026–2027 curriculum guide.
Board Communications
• Extended congratulations on positive results of the audit.
• Offered New Year greetings and wished everyone a successful semester.
• Recognized great benchmark testing results.
• Inquired about student parking at City Hall.
• Noted high demand for charter school enrollment. Director Rita Weaver clarified the charter
school’s enrollment lottery policy, which was confirmed by City Attorney Hearn.
City Manager Communications: None
• Education Officer Ms. Wyche commended charter school staff on their hard work and
dedication.
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:53 p.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.
Agenda
CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA
CORAL SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Commission Chambers, City Hall
5:30 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 summaries of November 5, 2025 Regular Meeting and
November 5, 2025 Workshop.
(REQUEST TO APPROVE)
2. Audit Representation Letter (Rita Weaver)
Request to ratify the representation letter from Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP, for the
year ending June 30, 2025. A certified public accounting firm conducts an audit of the Coral
Springs Charter School’s financial statements each year.
(REQUEST TO RATIFY)
Policy Formation and Direction
3. Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Review (Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP)
Request to accept the Independent Auditor's Report by Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP,
for the Coral Springs Charter School. A certified public accounting firm completed an audit of
the Coral Springs Charter School's financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2025. A
copy of the audited financial statements is included.
(REQUEST TO ACCEPT)
Principal Communications
4. Principal's Report (Jodi Robins)
Board Communications
City Manager Communications
Adjournment
Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 8:30 AM.
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