Golden Charter Academy
Minutes
GCA Special Board of Trustees Meeting
Date and Time
Saturday August 29, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Location
Golden Charter Academy
452 N Pacific Avenue
Fresno, CA 93706
Directors Present
J. D'Ambrosio, J. Hickman, K. Armstrong, R. Golden, Z. Fraser
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
J. Xiong, R. Johnson, S. Morris
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. D'Ambrosio called a meeting of the board of directors of Golden Charter Academy to order on Saturday Aug 29, 2026 at 9:22 AM.
B.
Roll Call
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Approval of the Agenda
Z. Fraser made a motion to approve the agenda.
J. Hickman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Swearing in of Newly Elected Board Member
Swearing in of Newly Elected Board Member, Wendy McCulley led by Jene D'Ambrosio.
F.
Public Comments
II. Consent Agenda
A.
August 14, 2026 Special Board Meeting Minutes
J. Hickman made a motion to approve the minutes from GCA Board of Trustees Meeting on 08-14-26.
Z. Fraser seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
III. Information / Discussion
A.
Reports and Updates
CEO Reports (Robert Golden, President & CEO)
- Enrollment Update: projected 500 enrollment
- As of 8.29: current enrollment at 450, ADA 365
Administration Reports & Updates (Stephen Morris, Ed.D., Superintendent-Principal)
- First two-week reports:
- Getting scholars familiarized with routines, their teachers and school culture
- Curriculum/academics launch
- Enrollment push
IV. Action Items
A.
Consideration & Approval of Security and Credit Agreement.
Z. Fraser made a motion to Pulled from this Board Meeting.
J. D'Ambrosio seconded the motion.
Second by Wendy McCulley
B.
Consideration & Approval of the Revised 2026-2027 Independent Contractor Agreement Template.
Z. Fraser made a motion to Pulled from this Board Meeting.
J. D'Ambrosio seconded the motion.
Second by Wendy McCulley.
C.
Consideration & Approval of the 26-27 Independent Contractor Agreement for Timona Martin.
Z. Fraser made a motion to approve the 26-27 Independent Contractor Agreement for Timona Martin.
J. D'Ambrosio seconded the motion.
Second by Wendy McCulley.
D.
Consideration & Approval of the 26-27 Independent Contractor Agreement for Rosanna Ayers.
Z. Fraser made a motion to approve the 26-27 Independent Contractor Agreement for Rosanna Ayers.
J. Hickman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Consideration & Approval of the 26-27 Independent Contractor Agreement for Jim Scheible.
J. Hickman made a motion to approve the 26-27 Independent Contractor Agreement for Jim Scheible.
Z. Fraser seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
F.
Consideration & Approval of the 26-27 After-School Program Independent Contractor Agreement for CreativeT, LLC.
J. D'Ambrosio made a motion to approve the 26-27 After-School Program Independent Contractor Agreement for CreativeT, LLC.
Z. Fraser seconded the motion.
Motion by Wendy McCulley.
Agreement to be executed.
G.
Consideration & Approval of the 26-27 After-School Program Independent Contractor Agreement for Golden Pursuit of Growth.
Z. Fraser made a motion to approve the 26-27 After-School Program Independent Contractor Agreement for Golden Pursuit of Growth.
J. Hickman seconded the motion.
Agreement to be executed.
Robert Golden did not participate in the discussion or voting of this item.
H.
Consideration & Approval of the 26-27 Communications & Administrative Coordinator Job Description and Salary Range.
J. Hickman made a motion to approve the 26-27 Communications & Administrative Coordinator Job Description and Salary Range.
Z. Fraser seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V. Board Member Comments
A.
Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
TBD.
B.
Board Member Comments
- (2) Board member seats to be filled.
- Board member volunteering — to go through GCA's volunteering process
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 10:29 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. D'Ambrosio
Pledge of Allegiance led by Jene D'Ambrosio.