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

E. Gonzalez called a meeting of the board of directors of Golden Charter Academy to order on Thursday Jun 23, 2022 at 2:35 PM.

B.

Roll Call

C.

Pledge of Allegiance

D.

Approval of the Agenda

Motion to Dr. Brad Huff.
S. Barton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

Public Comment

Robert Golden - Hired Eric Ewing as Office Manager. Jackie Xiong will be taking minutes for Board Meetings moving forward. 

II. Consent Agenda

A.

May 19, 2022 draft Board Meeting Minutes

D. Huff made a motion to approve the minutes from GCA Board of Trustees Meeting on 05-19-22.
S. Barton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Motion to Dr. Brad Huff.
S. Barton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

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

Motion to Dr. Brad Huff.
B. De Vore seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Approval of 2022-23 contract for CEO/Head of School Robert Golden

E. Gonzalez made a motion to Dr. Brad Huff.
B. De Vore seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Approval of Campus Safety Coordinator Job Description and Salary Scale

Motion to Dr. Brad Huff.
B. De Vore seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Approval of 2022/2023 Budget

Motion to Dr. Brad Huff.
B. De Vore seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

Approval of Adoption of 2022/2023 LCAP

Motion to Dr. Brad Huff.
S. Barton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

F.

Approval of 2022/2023 EPA Spending Plan

Motion to Dr. Brad Huff.
B. De Vore seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

G.

Approval of Pre Opening Cost

H.

Approval of Fresno Chaffee Zoo 2022-2023 Contract

Motion to Dr. Brad Huff.
B. De Vore seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

I.

Approval of Extension of Escrow Addendum #6

Motion to Dr. Brad Huff.
B. De Vore seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

V. Board Member Comments

A.

Next Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting

Friday, June 24, 2022

 

B.

Suggested Agenda Items

VI. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Motion to Ed Gonzalez.
D. Huff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 4:17 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
E. Gonzalez