Brighten Academy

Brighten Academy Charter School Governing Board Meeting

Published on May 4, 2026 at 11:27 PM EDT

Date and Time

Monday May 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT

Location

5897 Prestley Mill Rd 

Douglasville, GA 30135

The Brighten Academy Governing Board will meet on Monday, May 11, 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
    Approve minutes for Brighten Academy Charter School Governing Board Meeting on April 27, 2026
  E. New Board Member Ratification Vote Shauncey Battle
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
III. Executive Session: Hearing
IV. School Leadership Report
  A. Information Only FYI Donna Davis
  B. Voting Matters Vote Donna Davis
V. Executive Committee
  A. Northwestern Mutual Board Member Incentive Vote Jamilia Smith
  B. FY 26-27 Board Officer Nominations Discuss Jamilia Smith
VI. Finance Committee
  A. Finance Committee Discuss Cary Claiborne
   
  • Monthly Financials 
VII. Governance Committee
  A. Info Only FYI Shauncey Battle
  B. Items for Vote Vote Shauncey Battle
VIII. Local SBOE/Chamber Events
IX. Other Business
  A. Announcements FYI Jamilia Smith
   
  • BACS Founders’ Day: May 15, 2026
  • Brighten Broadway Presents, Mean Girls, Jr.: May 15-17, 2026 (Tickets now on sale!)
  • BACS 8th Grade Graduation: May 20, 2026
X. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting FYI Jamilia Smith