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
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
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
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
Pledge of Allegiance led by Dr. Gonzalez.