Brighten Academy
Minutes
Brighten Academy Charter School Governing Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday April 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Location
5897 Prestley Mill Rd, Douglasville, GA 30135
The Brighten Academy Governing Board will meet on Monday, April 14th, 2025 at 6:00 pm, in the Media Center.
Directors Present
C. Claiborne, D. Carter, J. Smith, K. Moses, N. Lord, R. Finan, R. Zackery, S. Battle
Directors Absent
C. Burns Falker, M. Vitale
Ex Officio Members Present
D. Davis
Non Voting Members Present
D. Davis
Guests Present
K. Bemus, K. Smith, S. Littles
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Adoption of Agenda
D.
Approval of Minutes
- Changed name to L. Dean under public comment in the last meeting minutes.
II. Executive Director's Report
A.
March Surplus List
B.
Facilities Report
-Cables on the bball nets were adjusted
-PM on the security systems.
C.
Enrollment
total number of students is 818. We will not bring on anymore students until testing. We have openings in various grades.
III. Executive Committee
A.
Strategic Teams Updates
Discussed safety and updates on morning/afternoon pickup and drop off.
B.
Executive Director Search Update
An Executive Director has been selected. The board will provide additional information and updates in future meetings.
C.
Spring Board Assessment
Dr. Carter discussed the results of the Spring Board Assessment. The Whole Board discussed strong points and challenges within the assessment.
D.
Strategic Plan Update
Board Chair, Jamilia Smith reminded the board to review the strategic plan as 2025 is the last year for the current strategic plan. 2026 strategic planning process is underway.
IV. Finance Committee
A.
Monthly Financials
Monthly financials were not provided. financials will be provided at the next meeting.
B.
Fundraising Update
The annual golf tournament raised $5,000. The board's overall fundraising goal is $15,000. The board has currently raised $6,000 over the goal.
Discussion for 2025-2026 fundraisers will be held in future meetings. Encouraged parents to join the fundraising sub-committee.
V. Birdies Fore Brighten Ad Hoc Committee
A.
Golf Tournament Update
The Birdies fore Brighten golf tournament was a success! The fundraiser raised $5,000.
VI. Other Business
A.
Public Comment
B.
Academic Year 25-26 Calendar Planning Process
We'll have the academic year calendar for review on April 28th.
C.
Fundraising Calendar Planning for 25-26
We'll have the academic year calendar for review on April 28th.
D.
Board Meeting Calendar for 25-26
We'll have the academic year calendar for review on April 28th.
-57 books are outdated
-Two student chairs are damaged
-One printer was damaged