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Brighten Academy

Brighten Academy Charter School Governing Board Meeting

Published on November 11, 2024 at 11:50 PM EST
Amended on November 18, 2024 at 6:08 PM EST

Date and Time

Monday November 18, 2024 at 6:00 PM EST

Location

5897 Prestley Mill Rd, Douglasville, GA 30135

The Brighten Academy Governing Board will meet on Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6pm.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter
I. Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance   Kristen Moses
  B. Call the Meeting to Order Jamilia Smith
  C. Adoption of Agenda   Jamilia Smith
  D. Approval of Minutes   Jamilia Smith
II. Executive Director's Report
  A. Staffing Update Vote Katie Smith
   
  • Teacher contract approval
  B. Facilities Update FYI Donna Davis
  C. PTO Update FYI Donna Davis
  D. Workplan Update FYI Kelly Bemus
  E. Surplus Data FYI Donna Davis
III. Executive Committee
IV. Finance Committee
  A. Birdies Golf Tournament Update FYI Reginald Zackery
V. Policy/Governance Committee
  A. Information Only: Policies Reviewed Vote Shauncey Battle
   

H28- Promotion and Retention

-last revised 2023, no suggested changes by staff or leadership or committee

H28-E1 Retention Placement Promotion Plan

-last revised 2021, no suggested changes by staff or leadership or committee

H28-E2 Retention Placement Form K, 1, 2, 4, 6, 7

-last revised 2021, no suggested changes by staff or leadership or committee

H28-E3 Retention Placement Form 3, 5, 8 

-last revised 2021, no suggested changes by staff or leadership or committee

I-1 Compliance with Parent Covenant

-last revised 2021, no suggested changes by staff or leadership or committee

I-2 Parent and Student Complaints and Grievances

-last revised 2021, no suggested changes by staff or leadership, however the committee had some concerns around levels of authority- tabled
VI. Academic Excellence Committee
VII. CORE Committee
VIII. Other Business
  A. Fun Run Update FYI Jamilia Smith
   

Date Proposed: 02/28/24
  B. Upcoming County Events FYI Jamilia Smith
   
  • Nonprofit Informational Event: December 3, 2024
  • Douglas County Chamber Annual Meeting: December 10, 2024
IX. Executive Session
  A. AIP Vote Jamilia Smith
   

The Board will move into Executive Session to discuss authorizing negotiations to purchase, lease or dispose of property. 
X. Closing Items
  A. Public Comment FYI Kristen Moses
  B. Adjourn Meeting FYI