Brighten Academy

Brighten Academy Governing Board Meeting

Published on January 12, 2026 at 10:14 AM EST

Date and Time

Monday January 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM EST

Location

Brighten Academy Charter School

The Brighten Academy Governing Board will meet on Monday, January 12, 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 December 15, 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
  B. Aknowledgment of Guests FYI Jamilia Smith
III. Executive Director's Report
  A. Executive Director FYI Tonetta Pugh
   
  • Facilities 
  • Enrollment 
  • Technology Update 
  • Board Retreat Update 
  • Strategic Plan Update 
  B. ED Items for Vote Vote Tonetta Pugh
   
  • December Surplus 
IV. Executive Committee
  A. Board Table Talk Review Q 1 Discuss Jamilia Smith
  B. Douglas County Chamber Annual Gala FYI Jamilia Smith
   

The Brighten Academy Board of Directors will attend the DC Chamber Gala and Community Awards.

V. Finance Committee
  A. Finance Committee Vote Cary Claiborne
   
  • Monthly Financials 
  B. Birdies Golf Tournament Update Discuss Cary Claiborne
VI. Governance Committee
  A. Info Only FYI Shauncey Battle
VII. Other Business
  A. Announcements FYI
  B. Executive Session Vote Jamilia Smith
VIII. Local SBOE/Chamber Events
IX. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting FYI Jamilia Smith