Friendly Academy
Friendly Academy Board Meeting
Date and Time
Location
Virtual Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/92701853934?pwd=n4cIT6Cbg6RW235WbCGF087ZI8dxcz.1
Notice is hereby given that Friendly Academy Board of Directors will hold a virtual board meeting on
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/92701853934?pwd=n4cIT6Cbg6RW235WbCGF087ZI8dxcz.1
Agenda
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| I. | Opening Items | 5:30 PM | |||
| A. | Call the Meeting to Order | Bishop Michael F. Jones, Sr. | 1 m | ||
| B. | Record Attendance | Denitria Neil | 1 m | ||
| C. | Mission Statement | Bishop Michael F. Jones, Sr. | 1 m | ||
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Friendly Academy's mission is to equip students with a quality and holistic education |
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| D. | Public Comment | Discuss | Bishop Michael F. Jones, Sr. | 3 m | |
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We welcome community voice. Speakers are limited to 2–3 minutes. The Board will |
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| II. | Board Business | 5:36 PM | |||
| A. | School Closure Reserve | Discuss | Bishop Michael F. Jones, Sr. | 5 m | |
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1.04_Financial_Policies_revised_060325 (1).pdf
Review the "School Closure Reserve Fund" policy with the governing board.
This policy ensures that emergency funds are available in the event of school closure and may be used to pay debts such as but not limited to the following: - Retirement systems - Teachers and staff - Employment taxes, federal taxes, and benefits - Audit preparation - Private creditors, and/or - Overpayments from DESE
With the governing board, ensure a reserve fund is in place or that a plan is in place to ensure it's creation by the end of the school's third year of operation. |
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| B. | Discuss and Vote to Approve 2026-27 SY Board Meeting Calendar and Meeting Time | Vote | Bishop Michael F. Jones, Sr. | 5 m | |
| C. | Discuss and Vote to Approve the 2026-27 School Year Calendar | Vote | Bishop Michael F. Jones, Sr. | 5 m | |
| D. | Board Vacancies | Discuss | Bishop Michael F. Jones, Sr. | 5 m | |
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Discuss plan and timeline to fill board vacancies |
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| III. | Reports | 5:56 PM | |||
| A. | Academic Committee | Discuss | Dr. Joslyn Richardson | 5 m | |
| B. | Finance Committee | Discuss | Denitria Neil | 5 m | |
| C. | CEO Report | Discuss | Tesha Robinson | 5 m | |
| IV. | Consent Agenda | 6:11 PM | |||
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Vote to approve the following items: the May 2026 Financial Statements and the May 2026 Board Meeting Minutes. |
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| A. | Vote to Approve May Financials | Vote | Bishop Michael F. Jones, Sr. | 5 m | |
| B. | Vote to Approve May 2026 Board Meeting Minutes | Approve Minutes | Bishop Michael F. Jones, Sr. | 5 m | |
| V. | Closed Session | 6:21 PM | |||
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Section 610.021(3) RSMo authorizes school boards to close meetings to discuss the "hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting" of particular employees. |
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| A. | Vote to Enter Closed Session | Vote | Bishop Michael F. Jones, Sr. | 5 m | |
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Section 610.021(3) RSMo authorizes school boards to close meetings to discuss the "hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting" of particular employees. |
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| VI. | Closing Items | 6:26 PM | |||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | Discuss | Bishop Michael F. Jones, Sr. | 1 m | |