Friendly Academy

Minutes

Friendly Academy Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday April 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Location

Notice is hereby given that Friendly Academy Board of Directors will hold a virtual board meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. 

Directors Present

D. Morrison (remote), D. Neil (remote), M. Jones (remote), R. Hughes (remote)

Directors Absent

B. Sharp, D. Richardson

Ex Officio Members Present

K. Guy (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

K. Guy (remote)

Guests Present

T. Robinson (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

D. Morrison called a meeting of the board of directors of Friendly Academy to order on Tuesday Apr 28, 2026 at 5:37 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Mission Statement

D.

Public Comment

II. Board Business

A.

Acknowledgment of Board Member Resignation: Nicole Lampert

B.

Vote to Approve Audit Firm

D. Neil made a motion to Approve Audit Firm.
R. Hughes seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Committee Reports

A.

Finance Committee

There have been no significant changes since the last report, and overall performance remains steady. The school is currently at 100% of its goal and ahead of projections at 86%. Budget tracking remains on target, with a goal of 67%, and the school is currently at 101%, exceeding expectations.

IV. Reports

A.

CEO Report

Current enrollment for this school year is 75 students. Average Daily Attendance (ADA) is currently at 86%, compared to the budgeted goal of 85%. Attendance incentives are ongoing through a “Battle of the Classes” initiative, with the winning class receiving a pizza party.

 

For the upcoming school year, there are currently 143 applications submitted, exceeding the goal of 121. A total of 54 students are fully enrolled, surpassing the goal of 21. Additionally, 19 families have accepted enrollment offers and are in the process of submitting required documents, contributing to a current Intent to Return (ITR) rate of 99%. Referral incentives are also being considered to further support enrollment efforts.

 

It was also shared that one of our teachers has been nominated for Regional Teacher of the Year. If selected, they may advance as a candidate for State Teacher of the Year.

V. Consent Agenda

A.

March 2026 Monthly Financials

B.

Vote to Approve March 2026 Academic Committee Minutes

R. Hughes made a motion to approve the minutes from Academic Committee Meeting on 03-11-26.
D. Neil seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Vote to Approve March 2026 Board Meeting Minutes

R. Hughes made a motion to approve the minutes from Friendly Academy Board Meeting on 03-24-26.
D. Neil seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

VI. Vote to Enter Closed Session

A.

Vote to Enter Closed Session

R. Hughes made a motion to Enter Closed Session.
D. Neil seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

VII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
K. Guy