Coral Springs Charter School Board of Directors
Regular MeetingCoral Springs, FL · March 5, 2026
Minutes
CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA
CORAL SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS &
CORAL SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION
STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT
SUMMARY
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Multi-Purpose Room, Public Safety and
9:00 AM Public Works Complex
4150 NW 120 Avenue
Coral Springs, FL 33065
Call to Order
Mayor Scott Brook called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.
Roll Call
Mayor Scott Brook
Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen
Commissioner Shawn Cerra
Commissioner Jousha Simmons
Commissioner Joseph McHugh
Also in attendance:
City Manager Givens
Deputy City Manager Julie Krolak
Deputy City Attorney Andrew Dunkiel
City Clerk Georgia Elliott
Moment of Silence
Pledge of Allegiance
Commission Retreat Items
Opening and Reflection
Deputy City Manager Julie Krolak provided opening remarks and reflected on the previous
day’s accomplishments and set expectations for today’s meeting.
Coral Springs Charter School Discussion
• Chair Nancy Metayer Bowen called the Coral Springs Charter School Board meeting
to order at 9:06 a.m.
• All Board members were present.
• Jon Hage, CEO of CSUSA and staff presented and answered questions from the
Board.
• Consensus was reached to allow the City Attorney to draft and proceed with a multi-
year management agreement with CSUSA.
• City Manager Givens stated that the next project update will be brought back to the
Board in April 2026 and confirmed that community input will be made part of the
process.
• The Coral Springs Charter School Board of Directors adjourned at 11:45 a.m.
A recess was taken from 11:45 a.m. to 12:24 p.m.
Retreat Items and Discussion
• Discussion ensued regarding the Sportsplex Optimization Project with the
Commission providing direction to pursue a public-private partnership.
• Staff responded to questions regarding retail coach and return-on-investment (ROI).
• Staff received direction to research the home certification programs for green home
initiatives.
• Consensus was reached not to add new projects to the existing plan.
• City Manager Givens identified items for staff to research and bring back to the
Commission.
• Discussion ensued regarding the process of placing questions on the 2026 municipal
ballot relating to Commission salaries.
• Consensus was reached to recognize the following:
o Coral Springs High School wrestler Nila Smith.
o 2026 Winter Olympian Andrew Torgashev.
o Living Word Center for their upcoming anniversary.
• Commission Relationship Manager Luwam Ghermay reviewed Commission
Protocols. Discussion ensued and City Manager Givens provided clarification and
noted needed updates.
• Senior staff provided feedback on how the Commission can continue to support their
departments.
• Viewpoints were shared regarding endorsing candidates for the 2026 Election.
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:44 p.m.
/s/ Georgia Elliott
Georgia Elliott
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 &
CORAL SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION
STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT
AGENDA
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Multi-Purpose Room, Public Safety and
9:00 AM Public Works Complex
4150 NW 120 Avenue
Coral Springs, FL 33065
Call to Order
Roll Call
Moment of Silence
Pledge of Allegiance
Commission Retreat Items
1. Opening and Reflection
2. Coral Springs Charter School Discussion
3. Confirm Strategic Plan Activity: Stop / Accelerate
4. Good to Great
5. Commission Protocols
6. Commission Communications
7. Closing Remarks
Adjournment
There is no public comment during this meeting.
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