Friendly Academy

Minutes

Friendly Academy Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday March 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Location

 Zoom Virtual  https://zoom.us/j/92701853934?pwd=n4cIT6Cbg6RW235WbCGF087ZI8dxcz.1 Meeting ID: 927 0185 3934 Passcode: 389337

Notice is hereby given that Friendly Academy Board of Directors will hold a virtual board meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. 

Directors Present

B. Sharp (remote), D. Morrison (remote), D. Neil (remote), D. Richardson (remote), M. Jones (remote), N. Lampert (remote), R. Hughes (remote)

Directors Absent

None

Ex Officio Members Present

K. Guy (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

K. Guy (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

D. Richardson called a meeting of the board of directors of Friendly Academy to order on Tuesday Mar 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

D. Richardson made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting (Feb 2026) on 02-24-26.
N. Lampert seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Mission Statement

D.

Public Comment

II. Committee Reports

A.

Finance Committee

There have been minimal changes since the last report. Current enrollment is 77 students, placing the school at 100% capacity, with enrollment remaining strong and steady. The private revenue goal is 67%, and the school is currently exceeding that goal at 101%. The budget goal is 67%, and the school is currently at 69%, remaining on track. The cash-on-hand goal is 60%; however, the current level is 46%.

 

B.

Academic Committee

The academic team discussed i-Ready assessments for sprint testing and noted that results will be received soon. Updates were also provided on current coaching efforts, the organization calendar, academic experts, and supports in place to best serve students. The team is working to finalize their goals.

III. Reports

A.

CEO Report

The CEO discussed exploring different formats for reporting. Incentives are currently being implemented to improve attendance; for example, during a March Madness initiative, two winners will be rewarded with a bike. As of now, there are 121 applications received, exceeding the goal of 104. Enrollment opened on March 9th, and the school is currently receiving approximately 3 to 4 applications per week. All current staff members have indicated their intent to return for the next school year.

B.

Board Chair Report

IV. Vote to Enter Closed Session

A.

Vote to Enter Closed Session

D. Richardson made a motion to To enter closed session.
N. Lampert seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

V. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

R. Hughes made a motion to Adjourn.
N. Lampert seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:46 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
K. Guy