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Charter School Authority Governing Board – Regular Meeting

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 · Government meeting record

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Recorded outcome

The board updated its internal policies to ensure they align with current state rules and regulations.

The Charter School Authority Governing Board celebrated staff and student achievements, reviewed a student-led mental health survey, and discussed a future plan to gradually reduce school enrollment to maintain capacity. The board also approved updated policies and heard reports on upcoming school events and teacher awards.

Why it matters

Parents and staff are affected by a proposed long-term plan to reduce student enrollment to a 950-student capacity, which aims to address state funding changes and financial sustainability.

What happens next

Next meeting: Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

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Recorded votes

3 recorded votes0 split

Split votes (0)

Every recorded vote passed unanimously.

Unanimous votes (3)

Voting yes on all of these (4)

Jacksonyes
Katineyes
Kilraineyes
Michaelsyes
passed

Adoption of Agenda

Yes
4
No
0
passed

Approval of March 10, 2026 Minutes

Yes
4
No
0
passed

Consent Agenda (CSA Resolution 15-26)

Yes
4
No
0

People and votes

Katine

Present at this meeting

3 recorded votes · 2 statements

  1. Recorded vote

    Adoption of Agenda - Voted yes on the motion “Approve the agenda with the addition of 17.a., and accept the rest of the agenda, as presented.”; the record reports passed.

  2. Recorded vote

    Approval of March 10, 2026 Minutes - Voted yes on the motion “Approve the minutes for the Charter School Authority Governing Board Regular Meeting of March 10, 2026 as presented.”; the record reports passed.

  3. Recorded vote

    Consent Agenda (CSA Resolution 15-26) - Voted yes on the motion “Approve the Consent Agenda, as presented.”; the record reports passed.

  4. Statement

    Commented on her disappointment that Annie Jr., The Musical was already sold out. She is looking forward to seeing Grease. She reiterated that being a strong leader sometimes means getting out of an employee’s way and turning them loose on a project.

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  5. Statement

    Commented on the Youth Council presentation and the initiative on the mental health survey. She would like to hear more as the initiative progresses.

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Minutes textCharter School Authority Governing Board – Regular Meeting — Minutes

VOLUME: VI PAGE: 120 APRIL 14, 2026

MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CAPE CORAL CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD

April 14, 2026

Council Chambers 5:00 p.m.

Meeting called to order by Chair Jackson at 5:00 p.m.

MOMENT OF SILENCE – Chair Jackson

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Chair Jackson and Color Guard

Roll Call: Members Jackson, Katine, Kilraine, and Michaels were present. Members Atisele and Santos were excused.

Parent Representatives: Schade/OMS and Gibson/OES were present. Parent Representative Rouzeau/OEN was excused. Parent Representative Hueglin arrived at 5:05 p.m.

Also Present: Jacquelin Collins, Superintendent Kristie Belesiotis, CSA HR Manager Donnie Hopper, Principal, OMS Jamie Ayres, OMS Language Arts Teacher MaryBeth Grecsek, Principal, OES Kevin Brown, Principal, OEN Sue Coward, OEN Educator Joanna Alves, OEN Educator Wendy Harriman, OEN Educator Natalie Herschaff, OEN Educator Lee Ann Smith, OEN Educator Tonya Sykes, OEN Educator Amy Ursetti, OEN Educator Kelly Weeks, Assistant Principal, OEN Kathleen Paul-Evans, CSAGB Meetings Coordinator Mark Mason, Assistant City Manager Mark Moriarty, Assistant City Attorney Crystal Hand, Senior Management/Budget Analyst Agnes Sikora, Senior Accountant Rory Alvarez, Public Works/Facilities Manager Liliana Tirado, OMS Student, 8th Grade Claire Johnson, OHS Student and Youth Leadership Council Emma Brown, OHS Student Camille Vargas, OHS Student

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VOLUME: VI PAGE: 121 APRIL 14, 2026

STUDENT/STAFF RECOGNITIONS

Chair Jackson asked the Board if there were any objections to an addition to this section, Item 5.c., to be presented by Principal Brown, for Celebrating 20 Years at CME/OEN. There were no objections.

Winner of the 2026 Aspiring Authors Contest

Superintendent Collins introduced Principal Hopper who introduced Jamie Ayres, OHS Language Arts Teacher.

Ms. Ayres organized the four Oasis Schools’ entries for the Aspiring Authors Contest, which has been in existence for 41 years and for the past 21 years, the Charter Schools have partnered with the Lee County Public Library System in this annual contest. The contest is open to all students in Lee County, K through 12, and focuses on three categories: poetry, memoir, and fiction. Winners are recognized at their Annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival. This year there were 26 finalists chosen from the Oasis Charter School System. She introduced Liliana Tirado, 8th grader at Oasis Middle School, who earned the remarkable achievement of Overall Middle School Winner by placing in two categories – Poetry and Memoir.

Ms. Tirado recited her poem – “A Brighter Year Ahead.”

Discussion held regarding: • Ms. Tirado was the Overall Winner from 600 entries • Major accomplishment • Impact on school system: display of academic achievement and courage

2026 Lighthouse Award Winners and the 2026 Beacon Award Winner

Superintendent Collins announced the 2026 Lighthouse Award Winners and the 2026 Beacon Award Winner.

2026 Lighthouse Award Winners: • Susan Taylor, OES • Alexandra Redecker, OEN • Christine Knight, OMS • Carrie Guffy, OHS

2026 Beacon Award Winner: • Mary Ossichak, CSA Manager, Food Service

Discussion held regarding: • Celebration of accomplishments • Staff and student comments were very positive

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VOLUME: VI PAGE: 122 APRIL 14, 2026

• Impact on students

Oasis Elementary North – 20 years Teacher Recognition

Principal Brown recognized several OEN staff members by name and advised he would discuss this topic further under Staff Report.

Discussion held regarding: • The retention and longevity of highly effective educators have created the Oasis North culture

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Request for Approval of Charter School Authority Governing Board Regular Meeting Minutes on Tuesday, March 10, 2026

MOTION: Approve the minutes for the Charter School Authority Governing Board Regular Meeting of March 10, 2026 as presented. OUTCOME: Passed VOTE: Unanimous (Members Jackson, Katine, Kilraine, Michaels)

CHANGES TO AGENDA/ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Chair Jackson requested to add the Oasis Elementary North Staff Report and Presentation to the agenda as Item 17.a.

MOTION: Approve the agenda with the addition of 17.a., and accept the rest of the agenda, as presented. OUTCOME: Passed VOTE: Unanimous (Members Jackson, Katine, Kilraine, Michaels)

CITIZENS INPUT TIME

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CONSENT AGENDA

Chair Jackson asked if there was any discussion for Item 9.a. CSA Resolution 15-26. There was none.

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