Friendly Academy
Minutes
Friendly Academy Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday June 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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
Directors Present
D. Neil (remote), D. Richardson (remote), M. Jones (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
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Mission Statement
D.
Public Comment
II. Board Business
A.
School Closure Reserve
B.
Discuss and Vote to Approve 2026-27 SY Board Meeting Calendar and Meeting Time
C.
Discuss and Vote to Approve the 2026-27 School Year Calendar
D.
Board Vacancies
III. Reports
A.
Academic Committee
The CEO reported that the school is in ongoing communication with the Charter Commission regarding the performance goals and benchmarks that must be achieved. It was noted that, after five years of operation, the Charter Commission will conduct a comprehensive review to determine whether the school's charter will be renewed.
B.
Finance Committee
The school continues to perform well in both enrollment and financial metrics. The current student enrollment goal is 100%, and the school is currently operating at 103%, exceeding its target. The public revenue goal is 92%, and the school is currently at 90%, reflecting performance that is ahead of projections and exceeding expectations.
C.
CEO Report
The CEO highlighted the significant academic growth achieved during the school year. At the beginning of the year, many first-grade students entered performing approximately two grade levels below expectations. By the end of the school year, all first-grade students had reached grade-level proficiency. The CEO also reported that the school met all Charter Commission compliance requirements.
Looking ahead to the new school year, the school's primary areas of focus will be improving student attendance and strengthening and scaling operational systems to support continued growth.
The Board discussed board membership and established a goal of maintaining five Board members. Efforts to recruit and fill the remaining positions will continue.