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Brighten Academy

Brighten Academy Charter School Governing Board Meeting

Published on March 16, 2026 at 8:55 PM EDT
Amended on March 23, 2026 at 6:14 PM EDT

Date and Time

Monday March 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT

Location

5897 Prestley Mill Rd 

Douglasville, GA 30135

The Brighten Academy Governing Board will meet on Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:00 pm, in the Media Center.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter
I. Opening Items
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Jamilia Smith
  B. Record Attendance   Kristen Moses
  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. Aknowledgment of Guests FYI Jamilia Smith
  B. Public Comment FYI Jamilia Smith
III. School Leadership Report
  A. Information Only FYI Donna Davis
   
  • PTO Updates
  • Workplan Dashboard Update
    • Leadership (Littles)
      • Adult Crew
    • Mastery of Knowledge and Skills (Littles)
      • iReady Usage Update
        • Reading
        • Math
    • Culture and Character (Sparks)
      • Discipline Update
      • Attendance
  B. Voting Matters Vote Donna Davis
   
  • Surplus: February Surplus: 4 duplicate/unused instructional materials, 2 damaged / outdated laptops, and 1 lost book
  • Proposed New Job Description
    • Instructional Lead Teacher 
  • Position Title Changes for SY 26 
    • Program for Exceptional Children Specialist changed to Special Education Lead Teacher
IV. Executive Committee
  A. Requests for Proposals Update FYI Jamilia Smith
   

RFP Submissions 
  B. Executive Director Resignation Vote Jamilia Smith
  C. Brighten Academy Athletics Discuss Donna Davis
V. Finance Committee
  A. Finance Committee Vote Cary Claiborne
   
  • Monthly Financials 
  B. Birdies Fore Brighten Matthew Vitale
VI. Governance Committee
  A. Info Only FYI Shauncey Battle
  B. Items for Vote Vote Shauncey Battle
VII. Local SBOE/Chamber Events
  A. State of the County- April 13th FYI Jamilia Smith
   

Join us on April 15th at 11:30am at the Douglasville Conference Center where Douglas County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Jones will review the past year's achievements and present the vision for 2026 and beyond.
  B. City Tour Overview FYI Jamilia Smith
VIII. Other Business
  A. Announcements FYI Jamilia Smith
   

 
  B. Executive Session Vote Jamilia Smith
  C. Abolishment of role recommended by Admin Vote Jamilia Smith
IX. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting FYI Jamilia Smith