1. Matters for Approval or Acceptance (This section includes matters for which the ED seeks board approval or acceptance and that are not already captured in the meeting agenda.) 

• VOTE - Crew Commitment Award (Budget impact provided to the board)
  • Total Funding - $178,800
  • Given once this year; Compensation/salary to replace this stipend next year
  • This replaces anniversary, attendance; not to replace duty stipends (MTSS/504, SPED, School Improvement, etc.)
• VOTE - October Surplus 
• Risk and Compliance Updates 
  • Firewall 
• Updates on Strategic Plan Implementation (Currently Active) 
  • Enhance professional development for EL instruction (diverse learners, deepen EL, EL presence for coaching & modeling).
  • Establish and empower a Parent Crew to enhance family involvement.
  • Ensure a strong organizational presence at Chamber and DCSS events.
• Key Accomplishments 
  • DJ Academy Club for Afterschool Program https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAGBsr3zGo8 
  • Homecoming Week
• FYI - November Surplus Requesting Board approval to surplus a total of 13 items due to age, damage, or loss (with reimbursement): Technology – 9 devices, PE/Equipment – 3 items, Instructional & Furniture – 2 items; Total: 13 items for surplus/removal from Brighten Academy’s fixed asset inventory.

• Charter renewal readiness
  • January 27 – 29, 2026 – Renewal Interviews
  • February 11, 2026 – Recommendations Letters Sent to Schools
  • February 18, 2026 – Recommendations Posted 
  • February 25, 2026 – Commission Votes on Recommendations 
• Current Enrollment:
  • 811 students
  • Openings: 10

Voting: 

Coriya made a motion to approve October surplus. Approved. Unanimous 

Coriya made a motion to approve the crew commitment. Approved. Jamilia abstained. 

Update: 

• DC provided a renewal timeline. Pugh reached out to Ms. Goodman for next steps. 
• Ms. Goodman will present information to the board and follow-up with us. 

The board will work with a 3rd party to help oversee the renewal. The board will put out a bid. RFP will go out ASAP. 

• Board Table Talk will be on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 from 12:30-1:30pm.
• Recieved 6 responses from the Google Form. 

October financials. presented for information only. 

CFO report: 

• Budget amendment process is in process. Budget amendment will take place in February.
• Cash flow: 4.69 million. 162 days cash of hand.

Deadline for attending the GCSA conference was today, December 1. Two board members will be attending. 

Section 1 & 2 

• Suggested update is to modernize the location to Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer. 
• Duties and responsibilities should be updated in our policy manual. 
• Suggested that each board should serve on the board for 1 year before serving on the Executive Committee. 

Discussed the upcoming board election. 

• Jamilia and Mrs. Pugh will be attending the GCSA conference. 
• December 12-14: A Christmas Story play
• December 6: Mistletoe Market