Final

Brighten Academy

Brighten Academy Charter School Governing Board Meeting

Work Session
Published on October 5, 2025 at 10:35 PM EDT
Amended on October 6, 2025 at 7:10 PM EDT

Date and Time

Monday October 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM EDT

Location

Brighten Academy 

The Brighten Academy Governing Board will meet on Monday, October 6, 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
    Approve minutes for Brighten Academy Charter School Governing Board Meeting on September 22, 2025
II. Executive Director's Report
  A. ED Report FYI Tonetta Pugh
   
  • Facilities Report 
  • Financial Report 
  • Enrollment Data 
  • Annual Charter Report 
  • Surplus 
III. Executive Committee
  A. Board Recruitment and Open House Event Discuss Jamilia Smith
  B. Board Role Descriptions Discuss Jamilia Smith
  C. Executive Director Mid-Year Evaluation Discuss Jamilia Smith
IV. Finance Committee
  A. Finance Committee - Vote Cary Claiborne
   

- Credit Limit Increase

- Bill.com Enhancement 
  B. August Financials FYI Cary Claiborne
V. Policy/Governance Committee
  A. Policy Review FYI Shauncey Battle
   
  • Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct 
  • Acceptable Use and Personal Electronic Device
  • Contract Release and Breach of Contract Policy 
  • Personal Leave and Critical Days Policy 
  • Progressive Discipline for Staff Policy 
VI. Academic Excellence Committee
VII. CORE Committee
VIII. Other Business
IX. 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
X. Closing Items
  A. Announcements FYI
  B. Adjourn Meeting FYI Jamilia Smith