Mrs. Davis explained that the Safety Plan was shared with staff in July. Explained that the template changed. 

Mrs. Davis explained the safety plan, giving us an example from last week when the school had a surprise fire drill. Mrs. Davis explained her protocol which is getting the kids to a safe place and contacting the appropriate emergency response team. 

Mrs. We have a crisis response team, emergency evacuation protocol, family assistance protocol, accident or illness, bomb threat, along with others. 

We have security officers on campus 5 day a week. Cameras are on-site, and the police department patrols the grounds. 

Numerous walks are done to ensure that the school is secured at all times. 

We recieve security grant funding. The school is in the proccess of determining how to allocate funds. 

Carey asked what is the protocol for students with mental health issues. Mrs. Davis explained that the technology in the school monitors what the kids type. If a student types certain words on the computer, teachers are alerted and the student and teachers have a discussion and attempt to de-escalate the situation. 

Mrs. Davis hired a consulting firm for leadership support. Kenya Elder with Lead180 Coaching and Consulting will mentor Mrs. Davis now through December 2024. 

The question was asked how will Mrs. Davis mentorship trickle down to staff. Mrs. Davis explained that she will be able to better answer that questions once she completes the program.

Timeline: 

Initial Assessment, goal setting, and HAB debrief

Strategic leadership

Governance

Board and Staff Relations

Action Planning 

Hired a new Para Professional. Mrs. Wilson is resigning, effective Wed

5th grade teacher position opened. 

2nd and 8th grade para professionals are currenlty being reviewed. 

Finance and Resource Specialist 

Mrs. Baptiste and Mrs. Bradshaw is currently sitting-in while Mrs. Sbkineiu is out ill. 3rd grade classroom. 

There is not a long-term plan in place as of yet, as we don't know the status of Dr. Sbkineiu's medical condition and when she will be able to return. 

September 27 from 6-8pm. Ticket are sale, but we have not sold any tickets yet. 

Jamilia asked if we could get a physical copy setup in the school to promote the bash. 

Reginald explained that Kristen will attend the PTO meeting on Tuesday, September, 10th. 

Jamilia asked Dr. Carter if she feels on-site ticket sales are effective. She explained, yes.

Communication has been made on Remind regarding the Board Bash. 

Cary suggested displaying the QR codes outside during pick-up and drop-off to encourage parents to sign-up. 

Dr. Carter suggested dress down passes for students who attend. 

Mrs. Bemus suggested printing dress down passes to pass out during the Bash that students can turn in. This will streamline the process, improving it from last year. 

Class with the most pre-sales will win a pizza party. The sales will be tracked in MySchoolBucks. 

Dr. Carter explained how to login on Board on Track to complete the Board Assessment. Dr. Carter encourged the board to answer honestly. A deadline is not in place, as Dr. Carter wanted to make sure that everyone is able to access it. Once everyone confirms access, the assessment will be due by next board meeting. 

Brighten Academy passed the audit. 

Mrs. Davis explained that she attended various trainings 

Question was asked if we have the push button notification. Mrs. Davis explained that the funding from our security grant is $47,000. She is unsure if we will have it in the budget. 

Latoya Moore wanted to discuss the uniform policy. 

Parent wanted to know if her child would be prepared academically for the GMAS due to Dr. Sbkineiu's leave of absence, and what is the protocol if the parent chooses to opt her child out of testing.  

Brighten Academy will have a booth at September Saturdays on September 21st. The chorus and the band will perform. September Saturdays will be held from 11am-5pm.