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Brighten Academy

Brighten Academy Charter School Governing Board Meeting

Work Session
Published on July 7, 2025 at 11:32 PM EDT

Date and Time

Monday July 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM EDT

Location

5897 Prestley Mill Rd 

Douglasville, GA 30135

The Brighten Academy Governing Board will meet on Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:00 pm, in the Media Center.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter
I. Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance   Kristen Moses
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Jamilia Smith
  C. Adoption of Agenda Vote Jamilia Smith
  D. Approval of Minutes Approve Minutes Kristen Moses
    Minutes for Brighten Academy Charter School Governing Board Meeting on June 16, 2025
II. Public Comment
 

Public comment should be received by the Board Secretary or Board Chair 24 hours prior to a scheduled Board meeting. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceTrl9e71uncQV4LjSCeqoav9ibYxtPu3Y-mM2hH4CvmiKlA/viewform 
  A. Public Comment FYI Jamilia Smith
III. Executive Director's Report
 
  • Facilities Update  (FYI)
  • Staffing Update   (FYI)
  • Enrollment Update      (FYI)
  • Calendar Update (FYI)         
  • Curriculum Update  (FYI)               
  • Parent and Student Handbook Review (FYI)
  • June Surplus List (FYI) 
  A. May Surplus List Vote Tonetta Green
   

Motion for approval of surplus list presented in prior meeting (June 2025)
IV. Executive Committee
 
  • Strategic Plan 
  • Board Officer Transition Update 
  • Board Member Responsibilities and Disclosure 
  • Whole Board Training Date 25-26 SY
  • Board Retreat 
  A. Discussion Discuss Jamilia Smith
   

Discussion of EC topics presented.
V. Finance Committee
  A. Monthly Financials FYI Cary Claiborne
  B. FY 25-26 Budget Vote Cary Claiborne
   

Motion for approval of operating budget for FY 25-26.
VI. Policy/Governance Committee
VII. Academic Excellence Committee
VIII. CORE Committee
IX. Other Business
  A. Open House FYI Shauncey Battle
   

Update on Board's presence for Open House. 
X. Closing Items
  A. Announcements FYI Jamilia Smith
  B. Adjourn Meeting FYI Jamilia Smith