Brighten Academy

Finance Committee Meeting

Published on August 1, 2026 at 10:04 AM EDT

Date and Time

Monday August 10, 2026 at 6:10 PM EDT

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter
I. Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance   Matthew Vitale
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Matthew Vitale
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes
    Approve minutes for Finance Committee Meeting on July 13, 2026
II. Finance Committee
  A. FY 25/26 Budget Closeout Discuss Matthew Vitale
   

Discuss outstanding items and path to closeout.  Close out time line has slipped and will likely delay audit.  Need to ensure that sufficient time is available for Board review and approval of audit results.

III. Contract Review & Discussion
  A. HVAC Repairs Discuss Shanika Wells
   

Update on Bid Process to comply with policy for large contracts.

  B. IT Assessment Proposal Discuss Shanika Wells
   

Review implementation and plan for contract bidding after initial 6 month time frame.  At the proposed expense, evaluate if a dedicated full time staff member would be a more viable solution.

IV. Other Business
  A. Ricky and Alyssa's Law - Mobile Panic Button Implementation Discuss Shanika Wells
   

Implementation needed to comply with law.

V. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Matthew Vitale