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Brighten Academy

Brighten Academy Charter School Governing Board Meeting

Published on February 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST
Amended on February 7, 2025 at 7:54 PM EST

Date and Time

Monday February 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM EST

Location

5897 Prestley Mill Rd, Douglasville, GA 30135

The Brighten Academy Governing Board will meet on Monday, February 10th, 2025 at 6:00 pm, in the Media Center.

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 Vote Jamilia Smith
  D. Approval of Minutes Approve Minutes Jamilia Smith
    Minutes for Brighten Academy Charter School Governing Board Meeting on January 27, 2025
  E. Student Leadership Recognition   Coriya Burns Falker
   

Recognizing excellence in leadership in our newly elected Student Council. 
II. Executive Director's Report
  A. Enrollment Update FYI Donna Davis
  B. January Surplus List FYI Donna Davis
III. Executive Committee
  A. Strategic Teams Updates Discuss
  B. Fun Run Update FYI Angela Harris
  C. Board Training Update
IV. Finance Committee
  A. Monthly Financials FYI Reginald Zackery
V. Birdies Fore Brighten Ad Hoc Committee
  A. Golf Tournament Update Discuss Reginald Zackery
VI. Policy/Governance Committee
  A. Policies For Vote Vote Shauncey Battle
   

C1-Communicable Diseases

-No recommendations for edit, ready to move to the body

 

C3-Transportation

-No recommendations for edit, ready to move to the body

 

C3-E1-Transportation: Field Experiences and Excursions

-No recommendations for edit, ready to move to the body

 

I2-Parent and Student Complaints and Grievances

-The policy committee suggested keeping the language of the policy but adding a footnote that states, "the level of authority is defined by the handbook (list the handbook page or related number).

-If possible, make the handbook section linkable in the policy for reference.

 
VII. Academic Excellence Committee
VIII. CORE Committee
IX. Other Business
  A. MOU: Department of Homeland Security- Know2Protect Campaign Vote Jamilia Smith
   
   
   
  B. Public Comment FYI Jamilia Smith
  C. Executive Session Vote Jamilia Smith
   
  • OCGA-50-14-3(4)- To discuss or deliberate upon the appointment, employment, compensation, hiring, disciplinary action or dismissal, or periodic evaluation or rating of a public officer or employee. 
X. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting FYI Jamilia Smith