Golden Charter Academy
Minutes
GCA Board of Trustees Meeting
Date and Time
Friday June 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Location
Golden Charter Academy
1626 W Princeton Ave
Fresno, CA 93705
Directors Present
B. De Vore (remote), E. Gonzalez, H. Johnson (remote), J. D'Ambrosio, R. Golden, S. Morris
Directors Absent
C. Little
Guests Present
D. Watson, J. Gonzales, J. Xiong
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 Friday Jun 27, 2025 at 9:19 AM.
B.
Roll Call
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Approval of the Agenda
B. De Vore made a motion to approve the agenda.
J. D'Ambrosio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Public Comments
II. Consent Agenda
A.
May 22, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
S. Morris made a motion to approve the minutes from GCA Board of Trustees Meeting on 05-22-25.
J. D'Ambrosio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
2025 BEGOLDEN Summer School Programming
S. Morris made a motion to approve the 2025 BEGOLDEN Summer School Programming.
J. D'Ambrosio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
III. Information / Discussion
A.
Reports and Updates
CEO Reports (Robert Golden, President & CEO)
- Summer Updates:
- 2025 GCA Summer Program: Last day today, June 27th
- All-staff Summer Institution Start Date: Monday, July 28th
- Enrollment Updates:
- 25-26 SY Enrollment Updates: Available spots in TK classroom, full in all other grades (Kinder-7th)
- Facilities Updates:
- Current Facility: Laid foundation for (3) modulars on campus next month - July 14th estimated delivery date
- Permanent Facility: Laid foundation. Construction to go up next week.
- CEO's 2024-2025 Recap & Forward Focus Report: Highlights, current oversights, forward focus, 25-26 staff organization structure
Public Hearing (David Watson, Dean of School)
- 2025-2026 Local Control & Accountability Plan (LCAP) Public Hearing: 24-25 Academic Scores, 25-26 All Operation Goals & Key Metrics
- Local Indicators Report (Non-Consent)
Financial Reports (Jim Weber, Charter Impact)
- May 2025 Financial Report
- P2 ADA 358.78 - Enrollment nearing 400
- ADA 90%
- LCAP Financial Report Approvals Overview
B.
Sub Committee Reports
Evaluation Committee Updates (Ed Gonzalez, Committee Chair)
- CEO Evaluation Memo drafted and shared with the CEO.
- 25-26 contract to be an action item at the Special Board meeting in July.
C.
2025-2026 Drafted Board of Trustees Meeting Calendar
D.
2025-2026 Scholar-Family Handbook
IV. Action Items
A.
Consideration & Approval of the 2025-2026 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Adoption.
S. Morris made a motion to approve the 2025-2026 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Adoption.
J. D'Ambrosio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Consideration & Approval of the 2025-2026 Budget Adoption.
J. D'Ambrosio made a motion to approve the 2025-2026 Budget Adoption.
H. Johnson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Consideration & Approval of the 2025-2026 Education Protection Account (EPA) Spending Plan.
S. Morris made a motion to approve the 2025-2026 Education Protection Account (EPA) Spending Plan.
J. D'Ambrosio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Consideration & Approval of the 2025-2026 Spring Consolidated Application.
B. De Vore made a motion to approve the 2025-2026 Spring Consolidated Application.
J. D'Ambrosio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Consideration & Approval of the 2025-2026 Comprehensive School Safety Plan.
S. Morris made a motion to approve the 2025-2026 Comprehensive School Safety Plan.
H. Johnson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
F.
Consideration & Approval of the 2025-2026 Board of Trustees Meeting Calendar.
J. D'Ambrosio made a motion to approve the 2025-2026 Board of Trustees Meeting Calendar.
S. Morris seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
G.
Consideration & Approval of the 2025-2026 Scholar-Family Handbook.
B. De Vore made a motion to approve the 2025-2026 Scholar-Family Handbook.
H. Johnson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
H.
Consideration & Approval of the 2025-2026 Declaration of Need (DON) for Fully Qualified Educators.
J. D'Ambrosio made a motion to approve the 2025-2026 Declaration of Need (DON) for Fully Qualified Educators.
S. Morris seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
I.
Consideration & Approval of the 2025-2026 Dean of Student Services Job Description and Salary Range.
J. D'Ambrosio made a motion to approve the 2025-2026 Dean of Student Services Job Description and Salary Range.
S. Morris seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
J.
Consideration & Approval of the 2025-2026 Dean of Culture Job Description and Salary Range.
H. Johnson made a motion to approve the 2025-2026 Dean of Culture Job Description and Salary Range.
S. Morris seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
K.
Consideration & Approval of the 2025-2026 Principal Contract for Liana Pellegrino, Ed.D.
J. D'Ambrosio made a motion to approve the 2025-2026 Principal Contract for Liana Pellegrino, Ed.D.
B. De Vore seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
L.
Consideration & Approval of the 2025-2026 Dean of School Contract for David Watson.
J. D'Ambrosio made a motion to approve the 2025-2026 Dean of School Contract for David Watson.
S. Morris seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
M.
Consideration & Approval of the 2025-2026 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Contract for Robert Golden.
Table: Waiting Special Board meeting in July.
V. Board Member Comments
A.
Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
VI. Suggested Agenda Items
A.
Suggested Agenda Items
Board Retreat date pending: September or October 2025
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 11:15 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
E. Gonzalez
Pledge of Allegiance led by Dr. Morris.