Pledge of Allegiance led by Dr. Morris.

Principal Report (Mandy Breuer, Principal)

Mid-Year LCAP:

K-5th grade ELA, Math and Science Data: K & 1st above norms. 2nd-5th under grade level ELA & Math norms. 3rd-5th starting at 23%+ at or above norms. Target is 25% at or above standard average. 

Instructional Practice Partners: Observation and Feedback Support 

To give teachers more targeted feedback. Growing teacher leadership and their capacity around coaching. Robust literacy and mathematics program implementation. 

MTSS Overview:

Added (1) FT and (1) PT Behavior Techician. Added additional student support from partnerships. Attendance and discipline records determines student tiers. 

After-School Program: Academic and Enrichment

Expanded from serving 125 students to 175 students. Academic opportunities for academic growth. Enrichment programs based on student's suggestions, skills and talents. All classes and enrichment programs will contain environmental component. 

CEO Report (Robert Golden, President & CEO)

Shout outs!

Shout out to Dr. G and Trustee Thomas for attending for Trailblazer Event and Parsec Summit.

SO to Hannah Johnson for sponsoring lunch for the Rotary Biz day. SO to Dr. Morris on his 50 years anniversary. SO to Dr. G for the $20,000 donation from the Irvine Foundation. SO to the Board members for supporting the vision.

Enrollment Updates:

Nearly 300 students stated they will return to GCA. Out of the 320 currently enrolled students, only (2) stated they will not be returning to GCA. Lottery date set for Friday, April 12th. 

Bellwether Updates: 

Robert and Mandy went out to Texas to define "What GOLDEN is." Their plan is to help us put our sauce together on what we do best. Will be presenting the Success Plan at the next board meeting in March. 

After-School Program:

Able to highlight our staff and their talents and skills. Shout out to Candace Fairly, our new After-School Program Coordinator. She has been able to bring many partnerships to our ASP program. 

Site Walk-through: Permanent Site

Met on February 6th with about (5) different contractors. Gearing to submit applications on March 1st. 

FUSD Annual Oversight Visit

Tuesday, February 27th from 7:30am-4:30pm. About 20 visitors. 

Lebron James Family Foundation, Stand Together Foundation and Tiger Woods Foundation meeting this weekend, 2/17 in Los Angeles. 

Financial Reports (Jim Weber, Charter Impact)

January 2024 Financial Reports:

P1 ADA 287.8 near budget. Forecast P2 ADA at 288.9. Cash ended month at $506k. 22-23 annual audit extended to 2/15. LCAP Mid-year presented at February's meeting. 2nd interim will be presented in March. Goals surplus $800k+ range (14%) should strengthen cashflow for growth. Forecast enrollment 321 for P2. Attendance rate forecast at 90%. Arts, music and instruction materials at $109k through 6/26. Learning recover forecast at $322k. Ending fund balance forecast at $2.1 million, 38% should stabilize cashflow. Current cash is $506k. 

Bellwether slides for Board Effectiveness Survey

Facilities: Adding (2) modulars to current campus

Permanent Facility: Break ground April 2024

Academic Growth: At least 50% of student at or above 60th percentile.

Define GOLDEN: Continue to work with the Zoo to better partnership. Set out clear strategic plan to position school for programs success and possible expansion. 

Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 4:00 PM.