Brighten Academy

Brighten Academy Governing Board Meeting

Working Session
Published on September 12, 2026 at 1:03 PM EDT
Amended on September 14, 2026 at 7:19 PM EDT

Date and Time

Monday September 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT

Location

Brighten Academy Charter School

The Brighten Academy Governing Board will meet on Monday, September 14, 2026, 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 24, 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 LaKia Bryant
  B. Board Retreat Update Discuss Evony Hammonds
  C. Bylaws Update FYI Jamilia Smith
  D. Grant Porposals Discuss LaKia Bryant
  E. Scarecrow Contest Discuss Evony Hammonds
IV. Finance Committee
  A. Finance Committee Vote Matthew Vitale
   
  • Monthly Financials 
  B. Audit Update FYI Matthew Vitale
  C. Coaching Stipends Discuss 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
  B. Info Only FYI Evony Hammonds
VII. Executive Session
  A. Exec Session Voting
VIII. Local SBOE/Chamber Events
IX. Other Business
  A. Announcements FYI All
  B. Basketball Parent Meeting FYI Richard Coffee
X. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting FYI Jamilia Smith