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Brighten Academy

Brighten Academy Governing Board Meeting

Working Session
Published on July 10, 2026 at 2:47 PM EDT
Amended on July 13, 2026 at 7:23 PM EDT

Date and Time

Monday July 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT

Location

Brighten Academy Charter School

The Brighten Academy Governing Board will meet on Monday, July 13, 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   LaKia Bryant
  C. Adoption of Agenda Vote Jamilia Smith
  D. Approval of Minutes Approve Minutes LaKia Bryant
    Minutes for Brighten Academy Governing Board Meeting on June 15, 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 Committee
  A. Comp Analysis Vote Matthew Vitale
  B. Board On Track Contract Renewal Vote Jamilia Smith
  C. Strategic Support Task Force Discuss Jamilia Smith
   
  • Staffing Equity & Fiscal Alignment Committee (SEFAC)
  D. 2026-2027 Transition Update Discuss Jamilia Smith
IV. Finance Committee
  A. Finance Committee Discuss Matthew Vitale
   
  • Monthly Financials 
V. School Leadership Report
  A. Information Only FYI Shanika Wells
   
  • Facilities
  • Curriculum 
  • Staffing 
  • School Nutrition Program Update 
  • Dress Code Recommendation
  • Athletics Update 
  • June Surplus
   
   
VI. Governance Committee
  A. Info Only FYI Evony Hammonds
   
  • Social Media Policy 
  B. Items for Vote Vote Evony Hammonds
   
  • Ms. Wells to present discipline policy. Matrix will be presented at a later date.
  • Website Update 
VII. Executive Session
  A. Exec Session Voting
VIII. Local SBOE/Chamber Events
IX. Other Business
  A. Announcements FYI All
X. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting FYI Jamilia Smith