Coral Springs Charter School Board of Directors
Regular MeetingCoral Springs, FL · May 7, 2026
Minutes
CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA
CORAL SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Commission Chambers, City Hall
8:30 AM 9500 West Sample Road
Coral Springs, Florida 33065
Call to Order
Vice Chair Simmons called the meeting to order at 8:40 a.m.
Roll Call
Chair Nancy Metayer Bowen (Absent)
Vice Chair Joshua Simmons
Board Member Scott Brook
Board Member Shawn Cerra (Attended via telephone)
Board Member Joseph McHugh
Also in attendance:
City Manager Catherine Givens
City Attorney John Hearn
Education Officer April Wyche
City Clerk Georgia Elliott
Moment of Silence
Pledge of Allegiance
Coral Springs Charter School, Government Academy Students
Public Comment: None.
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 February 4, 2026 Regular Meeting.
(REQUEST TO APPROVE)
2. Instructional Materials and Library Media Collection Attestation (Rita Weaver)
Request to accept the attestation of compliance letter confirming that instructional materials
and library media collections at Coral Springs Charter adopted on or after July 1, 2025 meet
the requirements of Chapter 2025-7, Laws of Florida, including use of the “Gulf of America”
designation.
(REQUEST TO ACCEPT)
Policy Formation and Direction
3. Positive Action Toward Health (PATH) Program (Talia Hunter)
Request to accept updates regarding the PATH Program.
(REQUEST TO ACCEPT)
The item was presented by Community Paramedic Ms. Hunter. A copy of her presentation
was entered into the record. Discussion ensued.
Motion: To accept.
Result: Passed 4 – 0 (Unanimously)
Mover: Board Member Brook
Seconder: Board Member McHugh
4. Fiscal Year 2026, 2nd Quarter Financials (Nicole Jordan Combs)
Request to accept the second quarter financials for the Coral Springs Charter School.
(REQUEST TO ACCEPT)
The item was presented by Ms. Jordan-Combs. Ms. Jordan-Combs fielded questions from the
Commission.
Motion: To accept.
Result: Passed 4 – 0 (Unanimously)
Mover: Board Member McHugh
Seconder: Board Member Brook
Principal Communications
5. Principal's Report (Jodi Robins)
Principal Jodi Robins provided her report. Discussion ensued.
• Reported that the Annual Program Review (APR) was conducted on March 25.
• Noted that schoolwide testing commenced and provided upcoming testing dates.
• Provided updates on school sports.
• Highlighted the upcoming Broward County Athletic Association (BCAA) Scholar Athlete
Ceremony recognizing seven Charter School honorees on April 6.
• Advised that on March 30, four seniors were recognized at the Broward County Public
Schools Outstanding Senior Leaders Banquet.
• Shared that the National Science Honor Society submitted four STEM Challenge projects
to the Frost Museum STEM Challenge Expo, all of which were accepted and will be
presented on April 18.
• Provided updates on past, current, and upcoming school events. (Flyers were distributed
to the Commission and made a part of the record.)
the Commission.
• Reported on the award achievements earned at the Florida Association of Student
Councils (FASC) Leadership Conference in February.
• Noted attendance at Sea Camp in Big Pine Key, Florida.
• Indicated that annual teacher evaluations are nearly complete and that several teacher
vacancies are anticipated.
• Noted that the subject selection process for incoming students will begin toward the end
of the year after testing scores are received.
• Extended appreciation to students and staff for their continued efforts.
Board Communications: None.
City Manager Communications:
• Expressed appreciation to Talia Hunter for her leadership and dedication to the P.A.T.H.
project and acknowledged the support of Mr. John Whalen.
Education Officer April Wyche expressed enthusiasm for the new P.A.T.H. project.
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:10 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.
Agenda
CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA
CORAL SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REGULAR MEETING
REVISED AGENDA
03/31/26 12:17 PM
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 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
Coral Springs Charter School, Government Academy Students
Public Comment
Consent
1. Minutes Approval (Georgia Elliott)
Request to approve the meeting summary of February 4, 2026 Regular Meeting.
(REQUEST TO APPROVE)
2. Instructional Materials and Library Media Collection Attestation (Rita Weaver)
Request to accept the attestation of compliance letter confirming that instructional materials
and library media collections at Coral Springs Charter adopted on or after July 1, 2025 meet
the requirements of Chapter 2025-7, Laws of Florida, including use of the “Gulf of America”
designation.
(REQUEST TO ACCEPT)
Policy Formation and Direction
3. Positive Action Toward Health (PATH) Program (Talia Hunter)
Request to accept updates regarding the PATH Program.
(REQUEST TO ACCEPT)
4. Fiscal Year 2026, 2nd Quarter Financials (Nicole Jordan Combs)
Request to accept the second quarter financials for the Coral Springs Charter School.
(REQUEST TO ACCEPT)
Principal Communications
5. Principal's Report (Jodi Robins)
Board Communications
City Manager Communications
Adjournment
Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 5:30 PM.1
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Coral Springs Charter School Board of Directors with
respect to these matters, individual(s) must ensure that verbatim record of the proceedings is made. The record
should include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
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