Golden Charter Academy
Minutes
GCA Board of Trustees Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday May 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Location
Golden Charter Academy
1626 W Princeton Ave
Fresno, CA 93705
Virtual Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88528911736?pwd=Dlw5NVqPuqW8nK2WqfZGFIA83aSuON.1
Directors Present
B. De Vore, C. Little, E. Gonzalez, J. D'Ambrosio, R. Golden, S. Morris
Directors Absent
H. Johnson
Guests Present
D. Watson, J. Xiong, L. Pellegrino
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
E. Gonzalez called a meeting of the board of directors of Golden Charter Academy to order on Thursday May 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM.
B.
Roll Call
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Approval of the Agenda
B. De Vore made a motion to approve the minutes from.
S. Morris seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Closed Session
F.
Public Comments
II. Consent Agenda
A.
April 10, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
J. D'Ambrosio made a motion to approve the minutes from GCA Board of Trustees Meeting on 04-10-25.
B. De Vore seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
III. Information / Discussion
A.
Reports and Updates
CEO Reports (Robert Golden, President & CEO)
- 24-25 SY Golduation: Thursday, May 29th at 9:00 AM
- Latest Recognitions: 2025 State Superintendent - Honorable Civic Learning Award, 2025 City of Fresno - Youth Leadership Award
- Enrollment: 400 scholars are currently enrolled. Lottery on May 2nd. 467 seats taken for 25-26 SY.
- New Facility Updates: Laid foundation on permanent facility this morning.
- Current Facility Updates: Start construction to add (3) modulars on campus.
- Expansion Updates: Officially signed contracts with Denver Zoo
Administrative Reports (David Watson, Dean of School; Liana Pellegrino, Principal)
- 25-26 SY Academic Calendar Proposal
Financial Reports (Jim Weber, Charter Impact)
- No reports.
B.
Sub Committee Reports
Golden Club Commitee Reports
- No reports.
Evaluation Committee Reports (Ed Gonzalez, Board Chair)
- CEO completed Self-Eval
- Board to expect eval for completion within the next two weeks.
IV. Action Items
A.
Consideration & Approval of the Service Fee Agreement Between Golden Charter Academy and CFOMW Tax, LLC.
B. De Vore made a motion to approve the Service Fee Agreement between Golden Charter Academy and CFOMW Tax, LLC.
S. Morris seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Consideration & Approval of the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Form 990 Filing.
J. D'Ambrosio made a motion to approve the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Form 990 Filing.
C. Little seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Consideration & Approval of the 2025-2026 School Year Academic Calendar.
B. De Vore made a motion to approve the 2025-2026 School Year Academic Calendar.
S. Morris seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Consideration & Approval of the 2025-2026 School Year Bell Schedule for Grades TK-7th.
J. D'Ambrosio made a motion to approve the 2025-2026 School Year Bell Schedule for Grades TK-7th.
C. Little seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Consideration & Approval of the Chief Program & Innovation Officer Job Description and Salary Range.
B. De Vore made a motion to approve the Chief Program & Innovation Officer Job Description and Salary Range.
S. Morris seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
F.
Consideration & Approval of the Revised Golden Charter Academy Bylaws.
C. Little made a motion to approve the Revised Golden Charter Academy Bylaws.
J. D'Ambrosio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V. Board Member Comments
A.
Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
REVISED: Friday, June 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
VI. 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 6:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
B. De Vore
Pledge of Allegiance led by Dr. Gonzalez.