Golden Charter Academy
Minutes
GCA Board of Trustees Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday February 19, 2026 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 (remote), R. Golden
Directors Absent
Z. Fraser
Guests Present
J. Gonzales, J. Xiong, L. Pellegrino, S. Morris
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
H. Johnson called a meeting of the board of directors of Golden Charter Academy to order on Thursday Feb 19, 2026 at 4:33 PM.
B.
Roll Call
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Approval of the Agenda
E. Gonzalez made a motion to approve the agenda.
B. De Vore seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Closed Session
No reportable action during closed session.
F.
Public Comments
II. Consent Agenda
A.
November 7, 2025 GCA Special Board Meeting Minutes
B. De Vore made a motion to approve the minutes from GCA Special Board of Trustees Meeting on 11-07-25.
J. D'Ambrosio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
January 26, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
B. De Vore made a motion to approve the minutes from GCA Special Board of Trustees Meeting on 01-26-26.
J. D'Ambrosio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Board Member Resignations
III. Information / Discussion
A.
Reports and Updates
CEO Reports (Robert Golden, President & CEO)
- Administrative Staffing Updates:
- Principal Liana Pellegrino - last Board meeting today, 2/19
- Interim Admin Announcement: Interim Head of School - Stephen Morris
- Enrollment Updates:
- 26-27 open enrollment now, Lottery - 4/24, Enrollment & Facility Updates Media Day - 3/28
- Facility Updates:
- 85% done with construction
- Board Tour at construction site on March 19th before Board meeting
Mid-Year LCAP Update Hearing (Liana Pellegrino, Principal)
- Presented LCAP Midyear hearing to families 2/18 - am and pm options
- 25-26 Goals:
- Goal 1: Improving Student Outcomes
- Goal 2: School Culture
- Goal 3: Environmental Literacy
Financial Report (Jim Weber, Charter Impact)
- January 2026
- Forecast P1 ADA: 316.32, Forecast P2 ADA: 317.68
- ADA: 91%
B.
Bylaws Revision
Revision: Allowing for eleven (11) board members instead of seven (7).
C.
Fresno Unified School District Oversight Visit on February 23, 2026
Monday, February 23, 2026, 8-3pm - Board presence during morning session preferred
IV. Action Items
A.
Consideration & Approval of the 2024-2025 401(k) Match Test Corrective Action for Option One (1).
B. De Vore made a motion to approve the 2024-2025 401(k) Match Test Corrective Action for Option One (1).
E. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Consideration & Approval of the 2024-2025 Consolidated Financial Audit Report.
E. Gonzalez made a motion to approve the 2024-2025 Consolidated Financial Audit Report.
B. De Vore seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Consideration & Approval from the 2nd Interim Financial Report.
E. Gonzalez made a motion to approve the 2nd Interim Financial Report.
B. De Vore seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Consideration & Approval of the Revised Bylaws.
J. D'Ambrosio made a motion to approve the Revised Bylaws.
E. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
Allowing for eleven (11) board members instead of seven (7).
E.
Consideration & Approval of the Executive Director Job Description & Salary Range.
E. Gonzalez made a motion to approve the Executive Director Job Description & Salary Range.
B. De Vore seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V. Board Member Comments
A.
Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00 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 6:51 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
H. Johnson
Pledge of Allegiance led by Hannah Johnson.