Coral Springs Charter School Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingCoral Springs, FL · April 1, 2026
Minutes
CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA
CORAL SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 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 Vice Chair Simmons at 8:35 a.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:
City Manager Catherine Givens
Deputy City Attorney Andrew Dunkiel
Education Officer April Wyche
City Clerk Georgia Elliott
Moment of Silence
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comment
• Chase Powell supported the modern City Hall design, noting he liked the building.
Consent
1. Minutes Approval (Georgia Elliott)
Request to approve the meeting summary of January 7, 2026 Regular Meeting.
(REQUEST TO APPROVE)
Motion: To approve consent item 1.
Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously)
Mover: Board Member Brook
Seconder: Board Member Cerra
Policy Formation and Direction
Principal Communications
2. School Recognition Plan (Jodi Robins)
Request to accept the allocation as voted by the Charter School Teachers as part of the A+
funding.
(REQUEST TO ACCEPT)
The item was reviewed by Leah Peake with Charter School USA.
Motion: To accept.
Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously)
Mover: Board Member Brook
Seconder: Board Member McHugh
3. Fall School Survey Results, 2025-2026 (Jodi Robins)
Request to accept the 2025-2026 Fall Survey Results for the Coral Springs Charter School.
(REQUEST TO ACCEPT)
The item was presented by Principal Jodi Robins. Board discussion ensued.
Motion: To accept.
Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously)
Mover: Board Member Brook
Seconder: Board Member McHugh
4. Title II, Part A, Supporting Effective Instruction State Grant Program Allocation 2025-
2026 (Jodi Robins)
Request to ratify the Title II, Part A, Supporting Effective Instruction State Grant Program
Allocation for the 2025-2026 school year.
(REQUEST TO RATIFY)
Principal Robins presented the item.
Motion: To ratify.
Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously)
Mover: Board Member Brook
Seconder: Board Member Cerra
5. Principal's Report (Jodi Robins)
• Advised teachers are meeting with administrators and CRTs for one-on-one data chats.
• Reported high school production of Seussical scheduled for Feb. 26.
• Shared waitlist numbers: upcoming school year total 1,446 students (6th–12th grade).
Current year waitlist: 6th grade 901; 9th grade 696.
• Course selection underway.
• Advised of teacher-led Professional Development focused on proper use of AI.
• SGA member Samantha Spiewak reviewed the Jan. 23 Health & Safety “Pump It Up”
event; proceeds donated to American Heart Association.
• Noted upcoming attendance at the Florida Association of Student Councils Conference
on Feb. 20-22, 2026 in Lake Worth, Florida.
• SGA member Chase Powell overviewed FASC Conference activities.
Board discussion ensued.
Board Communications
• Commended students for their dedication and leadership.
• Expressed interest in student government curriculum; offered help with public speaking and
leadership development.
• Wished students a great school year.
• Inquired about FASC Conference attendance; 50 students reported.
• Thanked Principal Robins for her leadership.
• Offered students the opportunity to shadow members of the board.
• Inquired about the SADD Club: Students Against Destructive Decisions.
City Manager Communications
• Commended students for leadership and interest in government.
• Recognized Principal Robins and staff for their leadership and dedication.
• Reinforced commitment to the Charter School.
Education Officer April Wyche thanked students for their professionalism and wished them continued
success.
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:02 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
AGENDA
Wednesday, February 4, 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 Students
Public Comment
Consent
1. Minutes Approval (Georgia Elliott)
Request to approve the meeting summary of January 7, 2026 Regular Meeting.
(REQUEST TO APPROVE)
Policy Formation and Direction
Principal Communications
2. School Recognition Plan (Jodi Robins)
Request to accept the allocation as voted by the Charter School Teachers as part of the A+
funding.
(REQUEST TO ACCEPT)
3. Fall School Survey Results, 2025-2026 (Jodi Robins)
Request to accept the 2025-2026 Fall Survey Results for the Coral Springs Charter School.
(REQUEST TO ACCEPT)
4. Title II, Part A, Supporting Effective Instruction State Grant Program Allocation 2025-
2026 (Jodi Robins)
Request to ratify the Title II, Part A, Supporting Effective Instruction State Grant Program
Allocation for the 2025-2026 school year.
(REQUEST TO RATIFY)
5. Principal's Report (Jodi Robins)
Board Communications
City Manager Communications
Adjournment
Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 5:30 PM.
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