Golden Charter Academy
Minutes
GCA Board of Trustees Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday December 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Location
Golden Charter Academy
1626 W. Princeton Ave.
Fresno, CA 93705
Directors Present
B. De Vore, E. Gonzalez, H. Johnson, J. D'Ambrosio, R. Golden, S. Morris, Z. Fraser
Directors Absent
C. Little
Guests Present
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 Thursday Dec 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM.
B.
Roll Call
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Approval of the Agenda
S. Morris 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.
November 20, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
B. De Vore made a motion to approve the minutes from GCA Board of Trustees Meeting on 11-20-25.
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)
- Enrollment Gaps & Outreach
- Enrollment: CBEDS 347, Currently 355. First Interim Projection 331 ADA, Current ADA 316.
- Outreach: ZooBoo, Flyers Passout, TV ads, Banner ads, Social media campaigns etc.
- Transportation: Community partner donating 13-passenger van.
- Charter Renewal FUSD qualifications overview
- Upcoming:
- 12/22: 5th Annual Toy Distribution
- 1/3: Pridelands Adventure: Kings Canyon National Park
Environmental Stewardship & Partnerships (Rosanna Ruiz, Ed.D., Chief Program & Innovation Officer)
- Environmental Stewardship Education at GCA
- Types of Stewardship: Education, Advocacy, Restoration, Conservation, Community & Culture
- Zoo Immersions
Financial Reports (Jim Weber, Charter Impact)
- Current ADA 91%
B.
Reorganization of Board Member's Roles, Terms and Sub-Committee Nominations
IV. Action Items
A.
Consideration & Approval of the Reorganization of Board Roles and Nominations for Sub-Committees
B. De Vore made a motion to approve the Reorganization of Board Roles and Nominations for Sub-Committees.
Z. Fraser seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Consideration & Approval of the Independent Contractor Agreement with Civic Education Center for Administrative Coaching and Support.
J. D'Ambrosio made a motion to approve the Independent Contractor Agreement with Civic Education Center for Administrative Coaching and Support.
B. De Vore seconded the motion.
Stephen Morris did not vote.
C.
Consideration & Approval of the Revised 2025-2026 Academic School Calendar.
S. Morris made a motion to approve the Revised 2025-2026 Academic School Calendar.
H. Johnson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V. Board Member Comments
A.
Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00PM to 6:00PM.
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 5:57 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
E. Gonzalez
Pledge of Allegiance led by Dr. Morris.