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Brighten Academy

Brighten Academy Charter School Governing Board Meeting

Published on February 8, 2026 at 10:42 PM EST
Amended on February 9, 2026 at 7:05 PM EST

Date and Time

Monday February 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM EST

Location

5897 Prestley Mill Rd 

Douglasville, GA 30135

The Brighten Academy Governing Board will meet on Monday, February 9, 2026 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
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
   
  • PTO Updates 
  • Facilities Update
  • HR (Enhancement/Processes) Update 
  • Discipline Update 
  • Safety Update 
  • Staffing Update 
  B. ED Items for Vote Vote Tonetta Pugh
IV. Executive Committee
  A. EC Meeting Announcement FYI Jamilia Smith
   

The EC will meet on Monday, February 23, 2026 following the General Body Meeting 
V. Finance Committee
  A. Finance Committee Vote Cary Claiborne
   
  • Monthly Financials 
  B. Financials Schedule Review FYI Cary Claiborne
   
  • Budget Amendment Timeline 
  • Budget for FY26 Timeline 
  C. Birdies Golf Tournament Update Discuss Cary Claiborne
VI. Governance Committee
  A. Info Only FYI Shauncey Battle
  B. Items for Vote Vote Shauncey Battle
VII. Local SBOE/Chamber Events
  A. Douglas County Annual Gala FYI Jamilia Smith
   

March 14, 2026
  B. Business Success Series: Hiring, Retention & Culture in Today's Workforce Jamilia Smith
   

The Talent Equation: Hiring, Retention & Culture in Today’s Workforce
How businesses can attract top talent, retain great people, and build a culture that works in a changing world of work
  C. Douglasville State of the City & Business After Hours FYI Jamilia Smith
   

Douglasville Conference Center 

February 25, 6PM
VIII. Other Business
  A. Announcements FYI Jamilia Smith
   
  B. Executive Session Vote Jamilia Smith
IX. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting FYI Jamilia Smith