Brighten Academy
Minutes
Brighten Academy Charter School Governing Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday March 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Location
5897 Prestley Mill Rd, Douglasville, GA 30135
The Brighten Academy Governing Board will meet on Monday, March 24th, 2025 at 6:00 pm, in the Media Center.
Directors Present
C. Burns Falker, C. Claiborne, D. Carter (remote), J. Smith, K. Moses, M. Vitale, N. Lord, R. Finan, R. Zackery
Directors Absent
S. Battle
Ex Officio Members Present
D. Davis
Non Voting Members Present
D. Davis
Guests Present
K. Smith
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Adoption of Agenda
D.
Approval of Minutes
E.
Executive Session
II. Executive Director's Report
A.
February Surplus List
B.
Workplan Data
C.
PTO Update
Middle school hangout was good. Not a big crowd, but a great time.
D.
RFP for Food Service Management Company
Bemus submitted a RFP for lunch proposals.
III. Executive Committee
A.
Strategic Teams Updates
Experience Survey went out to staff last night. It will be accessible for 7 days.
B.
Executive Director Search Update
Completed all interviews. Waiting for board deliberation and proceeding.
C.
Board Meeting Procedures
Jamilia put an ask out on timing suggestions.
D.
Spring Board Assessment
3 surveys completed. It will be open for one week.
IV. Finance Committee
A.
Monthly Financials
V. Birdies Fore Brighten Ad Hoc Committee
A.
Golf Tournament Update
Golf tournament
Discussed sponsors, assigned roles for the day. Katie Smith also discussed bags and goodies.
VI. Policy/Governance Committee
A.
C4- Disruption or Interruption of Operation of Public Schools
VII. Other Business
A.
Public Comment
Elle Dean questioned why there were only 7 slots available for the selection of the Executive Director.
Concerned about the parents and what the image they are giving Brighten Academy.
Discipline data went down 6%
Attendance 95%. Up from January
Writing is increasing in every grade level except for 4th. 4th grade changed genres. No data for 6th grade.