Golden Charter Academy
Minutes
GCA Board of Trustees Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday June 23, 2022 at 2:30 PM
Location
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Topic: GCA Board of Trustees Regular Meetings
Time: June 23, 2022 02:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Directors Present
B. De Vore (remote), D. Huff (remote), E. Gonzalez, S. Barton (remote)
Directors Absent
K. Thomas, R. Quinto
Ex Officio Members Present
M. Arellano, R. Golden
Non Voting Members Present
M. Arellano, R. Golden
Guests Present
E. Ewing II, J. Xiong (remote), mARTH (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Roll Call
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Approval of the Agenda
E.
Public Comment
II. Consent Agenda
A.
May 19, 2022 draft Board Meeting Minutes
B.
Financial Warrants
C.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
III. Information / Discussion
A.
Reports and Updates
1. Principal Report (Mandy Breuer, Principal)
GOLDuation May 27th. 9-day Summer Reading Program on campus 6/13-6/24. Served 50 GCA students for Summer Camp at Fresno Chaffee Zoo. Golden Guardian stewardship program launched this week, ending in August. Launching New to GCA events for new enrolling families led by current parents. Week of August 1st, all staff PD. Hiring one teacher for 22-23 SY. LCAP, to increase our ELA, Math and Science reports. 22-23 first day of school August 9th.
2. CEO Report (Robert Golden, President & CEO)
Finished our inaugural school year with a GOLDuation. (GOLDuation/Golden Olympic Video Shared). Room for elevation for second year. Enrollment - 1 available spot for 22-23 SY to hit max capacity (4th grade). Around 40 students on waitlist. Currently one vacant teacher position available for next SY. Adjustment to salary schedule to compete with other schools and district. GCA Summer Reading Program providing opportunities for our students growth. July 25th - New to GCA institute and new hires at FZC for Zoo Docent training. August 1st - official day teachers/certified staff contract start date. GCA teachers will be provided with community outreach around the city and with Mayor Dyer. July 26th - 29th, orientation for the new school year. An opportunity to connect with GCA families and the community. Community Relations Coordinator, Kimiko Wright (parent, para, substitute teacher). Announcement of partnership with Fresno State Athletic Head Coach and Coordinator. Providing reading, leadership and higher education services. Pacific Charter School Development (permant facility partners) introduction. The goal is to have a state of the art facility. Looking for to GCA 2.0.
3. Financial Report (Jim Weber, Charter Impact)
Goal ending fund balance 3% possible with increased federal support. 2022/23 budget ad LCAP due June 30th. Anticipate budget revision in August following state budget. May changes - increased curriculum and student transportation. Book and supplies - increased curriculum and consumable materials, reduced food forecast. Operations - increased utilities and janitorial services. Professional Services - increased IT, grant consulting, school activities and public relations. 2022-23 purchases will require additional cash flow - PCSGP provides significant funding but slow receipts. Will see the effects of PCSGP beginning
B.
Pacific Charter School Development
Kahlmus Eatman (PCSD)
Mission based organization working exclusively with charter schools. Provide access to Capital, making it more affordable for schools. Here to create a long-term home, a permanent facility. Providing the best services within the budget available. In the process of negotiating the escrow for the land and approvals for the plans.
C.
Sub Stipend Adjustment
D.
Hiring Start Rate Adjustment for Certificated Staff
IV. Action Items
A.
Approval of Principal Mandy Breuer Contract for 2022-2023 School Year
B.
Approval of 2022-23 contract for CEO/Head of School Robert Golden
C.
Approval of Campus Safety Coordinator Job Description and Salary Scale
D.
Approval of 2022/2023 Budget
E.
Approval of Adoption of 2022/2023 LCAP
F.
Approval of 2022/2023 EPA Spending Plan
G.
Approval of Pre Opening Cost
H.
Approval of Fresno Chaffee Zoo 2022-2023 Contract
I.
Approval of Extension of Escrow Addendum #6
V. Board Member Comments
A.
Next Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting
Friday, June 24, 2022
Robert Golden - Hired Eric Ewing as Office Manager. Jackie Xiong will be taking minutes for Board Meetings moving forward.