Golden Charter Academy

Minutes

GCA Board of Trustees Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday August 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Location

Golden Charter Academy

1626 W. Princeton Ave. 

Fresno, CA 93705

Directors Present

B. De Vore (remote), E. Gonzalez, H. Johnson, J. D'Ambrosio, R. Golden, S. Morris

Directors Absent

C. Little

Guests Present

D. Watson, J. Gonzales, 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 Aug 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM.

B.

Roll Call

C.

Pledge of Allegiance

Pledge of Allegiance led by Dr. Gonzalez. 

D.

Approval of the Agenda

S. Morris made a motion to approve the Agenda.
H. Johnson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

Swearing in Board Member Zachary Fraser

Swearing in new Board member, Zachary Fraser done by Dr. Gonzalez. 

F.

Closed Session

G.

Public Comments

II. Consent Agenda

A.

July 28, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes

S. Morris made a motion to approve the minutes from GCA Board of Trustees Meeting on 07-28-25.
H. Johnson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Information / Discussion

A.

Reports and Updates

CEO Reports (Robert Golden, President & CEO)

  • Permanent Facilities Updates:
    • Frame on Building A & D 
    • Dry wall goes up next week for Building D
    • Ponding Basin Mock-up
  • Partnership Updates:
    • 25-26 Fresno Chaffee Zoo finalized.
  • Action Items Briefing:
    • Independent Contractor Agreement - Carpet Doctors
  • Upcoming Events:
    • CASA Crab Feed Fundraiser: Friday, September 12, 2025

 

25-26 LCAP Hearing & Administrative Reports (David Watson, Dean of School; Liana Pellegrino, Principal)

  • Administrative Reports (David Watson, Dean of School)
    • First 9-Day of School: Social-Emotional & Environmental-Focused days
    • Slogan of the year: Their Future, Our Commitment, No Excuses.
    • Enrollment: 350 currently enrolled
    • Upcoming: Back to School Night
      • Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
  • 25-26 LCAP Hearing (Liana Pellegrino, Principal)
    • LCAP Goals: Goal #1 - Scholar Achievement, Goal #2 - School Culture & Climate, Goal #3 - Environmental Literacy Implementation

 

Financial Updates (Jim Weber, Charter Impact)

  • 24-25 Unaudited Financial Actuals review

B.

2025 GCA Board Retreat

Date & location CONFIRMED.

 

C.

Sub Committee Reports

IV. Action Items

A.

Consideration & Approval of the Environmental Education Program Coordinator Job Description & Salary Range.

H. Johnson made a motion to approve the Environmental Education Program Coordinator Job Description & Salary Range.
E. Gonzalez seconded the motion.

2nd by Z. Fraser

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Consideration & Approval of the Independent Contractor Agreement and Salary for Carpet Doctor, LLC.

H. Johnson made a motion to approve the Independent Contractor Agreement and Salary for Carpet Doctor, LLC.
J. D'Ambrosio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Consideration & Approval of the Revised 2025-2026 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP).

S. Morris made a motion to approve the Revised 2025-2026 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP).
H. Johnson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Consideration & Approval of the 2024-2025 Unaudited Actuals Report.

S. Morris made a motion to approve the 2024-2025 Unaudited Actuals Report.
E. Gonzalez seconded the motion.

2nd by Z. Fraser

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

Consideration & Approval of the 2024-2025 Education Protection Account Final Expenditures.

S. Morris made a motion to approve the 2024-2025 Education Protection Account Final Expenditures.
J. D'Ambrosio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

V. Board Member Comments

A.

Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

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 5:48 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
E. Gonzalez