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Brighten Academy

Brighten Academy Governing Board Meeting

Published on June 15, 2026 at 3:55 PM EDT
Amended on June 15, 2026 at 6:15 PM EDT

Date and Time

Monday June 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT

Location

Brighten Academy

The Brighten Academy Governing Board will meet on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:00 pm, in the school cafeteria. 

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
    Minutes for Brighten Academy Governing Board Meeting on June 1, 2026
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
  A. 2026-2027 School Year Vote Board
IV. Executive Committee
  A. Executive Session Voting Matters Vote Board
  B. Contract Ratification: STEM Teacher Vote
   

Ms. Jamecia Colquitt was offered a contract with Brighten Academy on April 20, 2026. The Board was officially informed of a family relationship on June 11, 202026, by the Director of Finance and Human resources. The Board will ratify contract in alignment with its policy B3.
  C. Board Officer Nominations Discuss Board
  D. Strategic Support Task Force Discuss Jamilia Smith
  E. 2026-2027 Transition Responsibilities Vote Jamilia Smith
V. Finance Committee
  A. Finance Committee Discuss Cary Claiborne
   
  • Monthly Financials 
  B. 26-27 Budget Approval for Vote Vote Cary Claiborne
VI. School Leadership Report
  A. Information Only FYI Donna Davis
   
  • Facilities
  • Curriculum 
  • Staffing 
  • School Nutrition Program
  • Proposed 26-27 SY School Event Calendar 
  • Athletics Recommendation
  • May Surplus 
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 All
X. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting FYI Jamilia Smith