Brighten Academy
Minutes
Executive Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Monday June 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Location
Brighten Academy
Committee Members Present
D. Carter, D. Davis, J. Smith, K. Moses
Committee Members Absent
R. Zackery
Guests Present
C. Claiborne, S. Battle
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
II. Executive Committee
A.
Strategic Plan Review
B.
Board Retreat/Training
Board retreat topics of discussion
- One-day off campus retreat.
- Recession plan
- Streamline communication
- Conflict of interest
August 4th meeting: The board will come back together will a confirmed date and time for the retreat.
C.
Back to School 2025
Mrs. Davis will connect with Director Green to discuss Back to School 2025.
Open House is July 28th.
D.
Board Meeting Procedures
Time parameters will begin in July. Jamilia encouraged everyone to review Roberts Rule of Order.
E.
Leadership Transition Update
1st transition meeting was two weeks ago
2nd and 3rd meetings are to come
Director Green sat in to work on the EL Work Plan.
F.
Remind and Mass Communication
Remind parameters and training for upcoming school year.
The board discussed current communication between staff and families and areas of improvement. Discussion among the board regarding communication training for all staff.
G.
Board Officer Transition
Board Treasurer, Reginald Zachery, is transitioning off the board. The board must fill the position.
A new strategic plan must be completed by December 31st. The committee will include Jamilia Smith, Matt Vitale, Coriya Burns, and Cary Claiborne, with one more possible person along with Principal Davis and Principal Green.