Golden Charter Academy
Minutes
GCA Board of Trustees Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday June 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Location
Golden Charter Academy
1626 W. Princeton Ave
Fresno, CA 93705
Directors Present
E. Gonzalez, H. Johnson, J. D'Ambrosio, R. Golden, Z. Fraser
Directors Absent
B. De Vore
Ex Officio Members Present
J. Weber (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
J. Weber (remote)
Guests Present
J. Gonzales, J. Xiong, 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 Jun 18, 2026 at 4:06 PM.
B.
Roll Call
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Approval of the Agenda
E. Gonzalez made a motion to the agenda.
Z. Fraser seconded the motion.
Pull Action Item J - Dr. Ed Gonzalez
Pull Action Item K - Robert Golden
E.
Public Comments
II. Consent Agenda
A.
April 26, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
J. D'Ambrosio made a motion to approve the minutes from GCA Board of Trustees Meeting on 04-16-26.
E. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
May 21, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
J. D'Ambrosio made a motion to approve the minutes from GCA Board of Trustees Meeting on 05-21-26.
E. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
III. Information / Discussion
A.
Board Assessment Update from BoardOnTrack
25-26 Board Assessment led by Mike Mizzoni from BoardOnTrack.
B.
Reports and Updates
Board Chair Updates & Reports (Hannah Johnson, Board Chair)
Highlight: Last Board meeting on this campus.
CEO Reports (Robert Golden, President & CEO)
Five-Year Recap
- 2021-22: Opening doors, navigating growth
- 2022-23: Fiancially stability
- 2023-24: Secured future home, academic momentum, financial achievements, planning for growth
- 2024-25: Project approved, closed loan, groundbreaking
- 2025-26: Faced challenges, strategic planning, leadership changes, academic growth
Academic Growth from 24-25 to 25-26:
- ELA 35.6% growth
- Math 48% growth
Upcoming Dates:
- July 14th, 6-9pm: Ribbon-Cutting Eve - Social Hour
- July 15th, 8:30-10am: Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
- July 15th, 11-1pm: Day in the Life at the Zoo
#BEGOLDEN
2025-2026 Local Indicators Report (Stephen Morris, Ed.D., Interim Principal)
Local Indicator — self-reflecting tool
- Priorities:
- 1: Teachers, materials and facilities
- 2: Implementation of State Standards
- 3: Parent Engagement
- 6: School Climate & Parent Engagement
- 7: Broad Course of Study
- 9&10: Expelled & Foster Youth
Public Hearing: 2026-2027 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) (Stephen Morris, Ed.D., Interim Principal)
Note: LCAP training to be included in the onboarding Board packet - Zachary Fraser
26-27 LCAP Goals:
- Academic Achievement & Critical Thinking
- Newly developed GCA curriculum to be approved by the Board
- Student Wellness, Attendance & Engagement
- High focus on attendance & family engagement
- Regular SART meetings
- Civic Environmental Stewardship Literacy and Civic-based Learning
Financial Reports (Jim Weber, Charter Impact)
May 2026 - End of Year Financial Report
- P2 ADA 313.2, down from 2nd interim forecast P2 317.68
- 2026-2027 LCAP and budget for Board approval in June
C.
Board Subcommittee Reports
Governance Committee
- Potential Board Members: Dr. Kim Armstrong, Jeffie Hickman, Phil Skei > up for Board approval at the next meeting
Audit—Finance Committee
- Met once a month in the past three months
- Audit & Finance separate committees once we have the roster capacity
IV. Action Items
A.
Consideration & Approval of the 2026-2027 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Adoption.
E. Gonzalez made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Adoption.
J. D'Ambrosio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Consideration & Approval of the 2026-2027 Budget Adoption.
Z. Fraser made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Budget Adoption.
J. D'Ambrosio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Consideration & Approval of the 2026-2027 Education Protection Account (EPA) Spending Plan.
J. D'Ambrosio made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Education Protection Account (EPA) Spending Plan.
E. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Consideration & Approval of the 2026-2027 Consolidated Application for Federal Funding.
E. Gonzalez made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Consolidated Application for Federal Funding.
Z. Fraser seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Consideration & Approval of the 2026-2027 Instructional Minutes.
Z. Fraser made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Instructional Minutes.
J. D'Ambrosio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
F.
Consideration & Approval of the 2026-2027 Scholar-Family Handbook.
J. D'Ambrosio made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Scholar-Family Handbook.
E. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
G.
Consideration & Approval of the Parental Involvement Policy.
Z. Fraser made a motion to approve the Parental Involvement Policy.
E. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
H.
Consideration & Approval of the 2026-2027 Employee Handbook.
J. D'Ambrosio made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Employee Handbook.
Z. Fraser seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
I.
Consideration & Approval of the Revised Staff Dress Code & Professional Appearance Policy.
E. Gonzalez made a motion to approve the Revised Staff Dress Code & Professional Appearance Policy.
J. D'Ambrosio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
J.
Consideration & Approval of New GCA Board Member Dr. Nadia Hoover.
K.
Consideration & Approval of the 2026-2027 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) At-Will Employment Contract for Robert Golden.
L.
Consideration & Approval of the 2026-2027 Superintendent/Principal Job Description & Salary Range.
J. D'Ambrosio made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Superintendent/Principal Job Description & Salary Range.
E. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
M.
Consideration & Approval of the 2026-2027 Superintendent/Principal At-Will Employment Contract for Stephen Morris, Ed.D.
J. D'Ambrosio made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Superintendent/Principal At-Will Employment Contract for Stephen Morris, Ed.D.
Z. Fraser seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
N.
Consideration & Approval of the 2026-2027 Director of Curriculum and Instruction Job Description & Salary Range.
Z. Fraser made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Director of Curriculum and Instruction Job Description & Salary Range.
E. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
O.
Consideration & Approval of the 2026-2027 Environmental Education and Curriculum Coordinator Job Description & Salary Range.
J. D'Ambrosio made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Environmental Education and Curriculum Coordinator Job Description & Salary Range.
E. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
P.
Consideration & Approval of the 2026-2027 Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) Intervention Teacher Job Description & Salary Range.
E. Gonzalez made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) Intervention Teacher Job Description & Salary Range.
Z. Fraser seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Q.
Consideration & Approval of the 2026-2027 Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) Curriculum and Instruction Job Description & Salary Range.
Z. Fraser made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) Curriculum and Instruction Job Description & Salary Range.
J. D'Ambrosio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
R.
Consideration & Approval of the 2026-2027 Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) Data, Assessment and Accountability Support Job Description & Salary Range.
J. D'Ambrosio made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) Data, Assessment and Accountability Support Job Description & Salary Range.
E. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
S.
Consideration & Approval of the 2026-2027 English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher Job Description & Salary Range.
E. Gonzalez made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher Job Description & Salary Range.
J. D'Ambrosio seconded the motion.
To approve action items S-W in one motion.
T.
Consideration & Approval of the 2026-2027 Spanish Teacher Job Description & Salary Range.
E. Gonzalez made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Spanish Teacher Job Description & Salary Range.
J. D'Ambrosio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
U.
Consideration & Approval of the 2026-2027 History Teacher Job Description & Salary Range.
E. Gonzalez made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 History Teacher Job Description & Salary Range.
J. D'Ambrosio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V.
Consideration & Approval of the 2026-2027 Music Teacher Job Description & Salary Range.
E. Gonzalez made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Music Teacher Job Description & Salary Range.
J. D'Ambrosio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
W.
Consideration & Approval of the 2026-2027 Social Media Coordinator Job Description & Salary Range.
E. Gonzalez made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Social Media Coordinator Job Description & Salary Range.
J. D'Ambrosio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V. Resolution
A.
Resolution Regarding Disposition of Classroom Television Displays & Furniture
E. Gonzalez made a motion to approve the Resolution Regarding Disposition of Classroom Television Displays & Furniture.
Z. Fraser seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VI. Board Member Comments
A.
Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
Friday, July 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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 6:18 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
H. Johnson
Pledge of Allegiance led by Hannah Johnson.