GCA Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

April 18, 2024, 4:00-5:30 PM

Minutes Approved

Golden Charter Academy

Minutes

GCA Board of Trustees Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday April 18, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Location

Golden Charter Academy

1626 W. Princeton Ave

Fresno, CA 93705

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Time: April 18, 2024 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Directors Present

B. De Vore (remote), E. Gonzalez, H. Johnson, I. Green, S. Morris

Directors Absent

K. Thomas

Ex Officio Members Present

A. Breuer, R. Golden

Non Voting Members Present

A. Breuer, R. Golden

Guests Present

A. James, J. Xiong

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 Apr 18, 2024 at 4:05 PM.

B. Roll Call

C. Pledge of Allegiance

Pledge of Allegiance led by Dr. Morris.

D. Approval of the Agenda

S. Morris made a motion to approve the Agenda.

I. Green seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E. Public Comments

II. Consent Agenda

A. March 21, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes

S. Morris made a motion to approve the minutes from GCA Board of Trustees Meeting on 03-21-24.

H. Johnson seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B. Financial Warrants

S. Morris made a motion to approve the Financial Warrants.

H. Johnson seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C. Golden Charter Academy Wire Transfers for Accepted Term Sheets

S. Morris made a motion to approve the wire transfers for accepter term sheets.

H. Johnson seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D. Golden Charter Academy Engagement Agreement: Musick Peeler & Garrett LLP

S. Morris made a motion to approve the Engagement Agreement between Musick Peeler & Garrett LLP.

H. Johnson seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Information / Discussion

A. Reports and Updates

Principal Reports (Mandy Breuer, Principal)

Spring Brain Game Challenge: April - May 2024. Testing windows: April 29th - 5/17. TK-2: NWEA, 3rd & 4th: CHKS, NWEA, SBAC. 5th: CHKS, NWEA, SBAC, CAST & Fitness. Students tracking their success on Brain Gain. Teaching planning/ prep time 3:30-4:30pm. Stipend available for ASP grade level labs 4:30-5:30pm. Intentional circles around test readiness (Second Step). Classroom observations this week. BRAIN GAIN planning approximately 60.5 hours instructional hours (3,630 minutes). Mon-Wed & Fridays 3:30-4:30pm.

2024-2025 Academic Calendar shared: 175 instructional days, start 3 days earlier than FUSD. All teachers to start curriculum workshops at Fresno State during the summer. On campus all staff institute starting July 29th. Last day of school May 29th. 24-25 SY Bell Schedule draft shared.

CEO Reports (Robert Golden, President & CEO)

Last Friday, April 12th - 3rd annual lottery for the 2024-2025 SY with 634 students on the waitlist. Out of those 634 students, 6 students were selected for enrollment. May 8th at 4:30pm FUSD Board Meeting, GCA Material Revision review during Public Session. Max enrollment (once Material Revision is approved) at 418 students, 27 per class K-6th, 20 per class for TK. 98.4% student retention. The ADA will help with the new facility cost.

Facilities Updates: All term sheets have been signed: Blue Hub $11 million, Self-help and New Market Tax $11 million. Quote to add 2 additional modulars: added wires from current classrooms across campus, pour concrete, demolish Cystal gate on campus- BMY $180K quote to do the project. Trustee Keshia Thomas resigning off Board of Directors (approval ratification or special board meeting).

Financial Report (Jim Weber, Charter Impact)

March 2024: P2 ADA 286 down. 990 informational return due May 15th. ADA at 90%. LCFF calculated at $15k + per ADA. UPP three-year average at 88%. Learning recovery forecast at $332k through 6/28. Arts, music and instructional forecast at $109k. Ending fund balance forecast at $2 million, 34% should stabilized cashflow. Current cash at $769k.

B. 2023-2024 SY CEO Evaluation

Dr. G sent all board members CEO evaluations and goals on BoardOnTrack. Goal to have CEO evaluation ready for May's Board Meeting.

IV. Sub Committees Reports

A. Financial Committee Update

Permits pending to close loan in June or July.

B. Nomination Committee Update

Looking to add two additional Board members. Nomination Committee to finalized member.

C. Golden Club Commitee Update

$31k confirmed in sponsorships for the May 17th event. Board & GCA members at discounted price.

V. Action Items

A. Consideration & Approval of 2024-2025 SY Certificated Salary Schedule

B. De Vore made a motion to approve the 2024-2025 SY Certificated Salary Schedule.

I. Green seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B. Consideration & Approval of the 2024-2025 SY Academic Calendar

S. Morris made a motion to approve the 2024-2025 SY Academic Calendar.

H. Johnson seconded the motion.

May 30th changed to instructional day

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C. Consideration & Approval of the 2024-2025 SY Bell Schedule

H. Johnson made a motion to approve the 2024-2025 SY Bell Schedule.

I. Green seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

VI. Board Member Comments

A. Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 4:00 PM.

VII. 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 5:52 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

E. Gonzalez