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Brighten Academy

Brighten Academy Governing Board Meeting

Published on August 24, 2026 at 12:53 AM EDT

Date and Time

Monday August 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT

The Brighten Academy Governing Board will meet on Monday, August 24, 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   LaKia Bryant
  C. Adoption of Agenda Vote Jamilia Smith
  D. Approval of Minutes Approve Minutes LaKia Bryant
    Approve minutes for Brighten Academy Governing Board Meeting on August 10, 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. Strategic Plan Update Discuss
  B. Board Retreat Update Discuss Evony Hammonds
  C. Board Training Update FYI Matthew Vitale
  D. Bylaws Discuss Jamilia Smith
   
  • Discuss bylaws alignment with upcoming charter renewal 
IV. Finance Committee
  A. Finance Committee Vote Matthew Vitale
   
  • Monthly Financials 
  B. Audit Update FYI Matthew Vitale
V. School Leadership Report
  A. Information Only FYI Toni Washington-Knight
   
  • Staffing Update
  • State of transition 
  B. Staff Updates: Areas of Function FYI
VI. Governance Committee
  A. Policies for Vote Vote Evony Hammonds
   

F39 Staff Leave & Critical Days Policy (Attached)

Revised wording to include Parental Leave, Additional Birthing Leave, and a notification on how to file for this type of leave.

 

 
  B. Info Only FYI Evony Hammonds
   

E9 Social Media Policy is now located at F51. 
  C. Board Member Annual Commitment Discuss Evony Hammonds
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