Brevard Academy
Minutes
Monthly Board Meeting
Date and Time
Friday June 26, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Location
Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce
Mission:
The Mission of Brevard Academy is to prepare its students to achieve academic excellence through the Core Knowledge Sequence. Through a partnership involving students, teachers, and parents the school strives to create citizens with strong moral character and active intellectual inquiry.
Vision:
Brevard Academy: A Challenge Foundation Academy (BA-CFA) a K-8 public charter school develops and encourages motivated, intellectually curious students who are skilled in critical thinking, individual expression, and problem-solving. From their diverse backgrounds, students accept our challenge to pursue personal and academic excellence. Through this pursuit, they become confident members of their community who lead by serving others.
Strategic Goals:
- Ensure Academic Success for Every Student
- Actively Engage Stakeholders to Strengthen and Enrich Our Communities
- Recruit, Hire and Retain Highly Effective Personnel
- Use Resources Effectively and Be Fiscally Responsible
- Provide Effective and Innovative Learning Environments
Directors Present
Abe Pallas, Cara Varney, Hannah Camenzind, Jennifer Silva, Mark Franklin, Paul Cooper, Trish Andrews
Directors Absent
Brandon Smith, Jamie Atkinson, Tyree Griffin
Ex Officio Members Present
Ted Duncan
Non Voting Members Present
Ted Duncan
Guests Present
Ali Liubenov
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Approve Meeting Agenda
D.
Approve Minutes
II. Regular Meeting Business
A.
Opportunity for Public Comment
III. Action Items
A.
Finance Action Items
None
B.
Governance Action Items
C.
Facilities Action Items
None for Vote
D.
School Director Action Items
Communications Coordinator Position was discussed: hours, duties, and cost savings.
IV. Other Business
A.
Announcement of Next Meeting
August 19, 2026 closed session starting at 5:00, and then 5:30 public.
None