Golden Charter Academy

Minutes

GCA Board of Trustees Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday August 4, 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, D. Huff, E. Gonzalez, K. Thomas (remote), R. Quinto (remote), S. Barton

Directors Absent

None

Ex Officio Members Present

R. Golden

Non Voting Members Present

R. Golden

Guests Present

E. Ewing II, Isaiah Green, J. Xiong (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 Aug 4, 2022 at 2:37 PM.

B.

Roll Call

C.

Pledge of Allegiance

D.

Approval of the Agenda

D. Huff made a motion to Approve the Agenda.
B. De Vore seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

Public Comment

Robert Golden (President & CEO)

Action item regarding permanent facility, Akil Manley will be joining today's board meeting.  

F.

Swearing in of newly elected Board member Isaiah Green

Swearing in new Board Member, Isaiah Green done by Dr. Gonzalez. 

II. Consent Agenda

A.

June 23, 2022 draft Board Meeting Minutes

D. Huff made a motion to approve the minutes from GCA Board of Trustees Meeting on 06-23-22.
B. De Vore seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

June 24, 2022 draft Board Meeting Minutes

R. Quinto made a motion to approve the minutes from GCA Special Board of Trustees Meeting on 06-24-22.
S. Barton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Financial Warrants

D. Huff made a motion to approve Financial Warrants.
S. Barton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

2022/2023 Employment Contracts

D. Huff made a motion to approve 22-23 Employment Contracts.
S. Barton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

Dustin Verzosa Photography & Video 2022/2023 Contract

D. Huff made a motion to approve Dustin Verzosa Photography & Video 22-23 Contract.
S. Barton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

F.

Golden Pursuit of Growth 2022/2023

D. Huff made a motion to approve Golden Pursuit of Growth 22-23.
S. Barton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

G.

Revolution Food Services 2022/2023

D. Huff made a motion to approve Revolution Food Services 22-23.
S. Barton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

H.

SouthWest Transportation 2022/2023

D. Huff made a motion to approve SouthWest Transportation 22-23.
S. Barton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

I.

Approval of the Consent Agenda

D. Huff made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
S. Barton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

J.

2022/2023 Carpet Doctors Contract

D. Huff made a motion to approve 22-23 Carpet Doctors Contract.
S. Barton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

K.

2022/2023 Student Handbook Policy

D. Huff made a motion to approve 22-23 Student Handbook Policy.
S. Barton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

L.

2022/2023 Employee Handbook Policy

D. Huff made a motion to approve 22-23 Employee Handbook Policy.
S. Barton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Information / Discussion

A.

Reports and Updates

Robert Golden (President & CEO)

GCA hit max enrollment for the 22-23 SY. Hosted orientations last week with a 90% rate of family participation. GCA is fully staffed with new teachers and Learning Guide hires. Certificated staff contracts began Monday, August 1st. Kicked off Professional Development with a trip to Lost Lake, Fresno Live Again and FMCP. Zoo partnership - Special shout out to the FCZ CEO, Dean! Dean will be taking a new position at San Diego Zoo. Hired a FZC x GCA Education Coordinator, Mr. Jake. Introducing Train of Though (Chess Program), a service we will be providing  our GCA students for the new school year. Secured transportation for the 22-23 SY with Southwest Transportation. Locked in a new and improved food program with Food Revolution. Shout out to Athletes Foot for donating $10,000 in support to GCA! Excited about the new partnerships and the upcoming school year. #BeGolden

Jim Weber (Charter Impact)

Monthly Financial - July 2022

Goad ending fund balance 3%-6% possible w/ increase federal support. Ending fund balance forecast ($274k) w/o federal support. Cash ended month $292k w/ $362 receivables factored (repaid June-Aug).Additional factoring issued in August (Sept and Oct funding). LCFF COLA increased to 12.84% forecast +$230k (+$932k per ADA compared to May budget). Block grants forecast: Arts and Music $113k over 4 years ($28k/yr), Learning Recovery $388k over 6 years. 21-22 unaudited actuals reports presented for approval.  

No changes in ADA. P2 ADA 170.34 increased +1. Reduction of ESSER for future years softened by availability of PCSGP in 22-23. 

 

IV. Action Items

A.

2021/22 Unaudited Actuals Report

D. Huff made a motion to UAR.
K. Thomas seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Pacific Charter School Development Project Management Agreement

D. Huff made a motion to PCSD PMA.
K. Thomas seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

2022/2023 Board Meeting Calendar

D. Huff made a motion to BMC.
E. Gonzalez seconded the motion.

Seconded by Isaiah Green (not in system).

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Train of Thought 2022/2023 Program

B. De Vore made a motion to TOT.
E. Gonzalez seconded the motion.

Seconded by Isaiah Green.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

V. Board Member Comments

A.

Next Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting

D. Huff made a motion to Thursday, July 23, 2022 @ 5:30 PM.
B. De Vore seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Suggested Agenda Items

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 3:30 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
K. Thomas