Golden Charter Academy

GCA Board of Trustees Meeting

Published on December 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM PST

Date and Time

Thursday December 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM PST

Location

Golden Charter Academy

1626 W. Princeton Ave.

Fresno, CA 93705

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Time
I. Opening Items 4:00 PM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order  
  B. Roll Call  
   

Board of Trustees Members

Dr. Ed González, Board Chair

Dr. Bard De Vore, Vice Chair

Hannah Johnson, Secretary

Dr. Stephen Morris

Dr. Cassandra Little

Jene D'Ambrosio

Zachary Fraser

 

Corporate Officers

Robert Golden

 

 
  C. Pledge of Allegiance  
  D. Approval of the Agenda Vote
  E. Public Comments Discuss 5 m
   

This portion of the meeting is set aside for members of the audience to make comments or raise issues that are not specifically on the agenda or items that may be on the agenda. Each presentation will be limited to three (3) minutes per person and the total time allotted to non-agenda items in accordance with the Brown Act, there shall be no action taken, nor should there be comments on, responses to, or discussion of a topic not on the agenda. Board members may: (1) acknowledge receipt of information/report; (2) refer to staff with no direction as to action or priority; or (3) refer a matter to another agenda. The Board is not obligated to make comments.

 
II. Consent Agenda 4:05 PM
 

Consent agenda items are for routine matters that do not require discussion or deliberation by the Board. The Consent calendar permits the Board to approve multiple items in one action without discussion. All Board members have the right to remove a consent item from the consent calendar so that normal discussion and deliberation may take place. If a Board members' request that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda, the item will be pulled for discussion and separate action

 
  A. November 20, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes
     
III. Information / Discussion 4:05 PM
  A. Reports and Updates FYI 20 m
   
  1. CEO Reports (Robert Golden, President & CEO)
    1. Enrollment Gaps and Outreach
    2. Transportation Plan
    3. Charter Renewal Process
  2. Environmental Stewardship & Partnerships (Rosanna Ruiz, Ed.D., Chief Program & Innovation Officer)
  3. Financial Reports (Jim Weber, Charter Impact)
 
  B. Reorganization of Board Member's Roles, Terms and Sub-Committee Nominations
   

Board of Trustees:

Ed González, Ed.D., Chair

Bard De Vore, Ed.D., Vice Chair

Hannah Johnson, Secretary

Stephen Morris, Ph.D., Member

Cassandra Little, Ph.D., Member

Jene D’Ambrosio, Member

Zachary Fraser, Member

 

Sub-Committees:

Governance

Academic Excellence

Audit/ Finance 

Fundraising & Communications

 
IV. Action Items 4:25 PM
  A. Consideration & Approval of the Reorganization of Board Roles and Nominations for Sub-Committees 5 m
   

The Board will review and approve the proposed reorganization of Board member's roles, including officer positions and sub-committee assignments. 

 
  B. Consideration & Approval of the Independent Contractor Agreement with Civic Education Center for Administrative Coaching and Support.
  C. Consideration & Approval of the Revised 2025-2026 Academic School Calendar.
V. Closed Session
 
  1. Potential Litigation Exposure
 
VI. Board Member Comments 4:30 PM
 

This is an opportunity for Board members to take comments/updates from fellow board members, address activities, correspondence, and operations, and/or acknowledge or recognize specific programs, activities, or personnel.

 
  A. Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting FYI 5 m
   

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. 

 

 
VII. Suggested Agenda Items
VIII. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote