Brighten Academy

Finance Committee Meeting

Published on September 2, 2026 at 10:07 AM EDT
Amended on September 2, 2026 at 10:11 AM EDT

Date and Time

Monday September 14, 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 August 10, 2026
II. Finance Committee
  A. Coaching Stipends and Athletics Budget Discuss
   

Review cost of coaching stipends and funding needed for athletics.  Total dollar amounts requested to be compared with funds available.

  B. 5 Year Strategic Plan Discuss Matthew Vitale
   

Discuss Finance contribution to 5 year strategic plan.  What are the school's priorities?  How should we allocate some of our funds to ensure facility condition, support improved educational outcomes, and retire debt to reduce monthly debt service costs.

III. Contract Review & Discussion
  A. Ricky and Alyssa's Law - Mobile Panic Button Implementation Discuss Toni Washington-Knight
   

Receive recommendations relating to 3 quotes received to implement compliance.

  B. Current Vendor Contract update Discuss Toni Washington-Knight
   

Review the school's efforts to ensure appropriate contracts are in place for vendors.

  C. Staff Computer Purchase Discuss Toni Washington-Knight
   

Discuss computer purchase options to provide a recommendation to the full board.

IV. Other Business
  A. IT Assessment Proposal Discuss Toni Washington-Knight
   

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.

V. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Matthew Vitale