Golden Charter Academy
Minutes
GCA Board of Trustees Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday August 29, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Location
Golden Charter Academy
1626 W. Princeton Ave
Fresno, Ca 93705
Directors Present
B. De Vore (remote), C. Little, E. Gonzalez, H. Johnson, S. Morris
Directors Absent
I. Green
Ex Officio Members Present
R. Golden
Non Voting Members Present
R. Golden
Guests Present
A. James, J. Xiong, Liana Pellegrino
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Roll Call
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Approval of the Agenda
E.
Public Comments
II. Consent Agenda
A.
July 25, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes
III. Information / Discussion
A.
Reports and Updates
CEO REPORT (Robert Golden, President & CEO)
Welcome to the Golden Era 4.0.
Enrollment Update:
- 400 scholars enrolled, 8 spots pending.
Facilities Update:
- Added two (2) modulars to campus for our 6th grade scholars.
Belmont Update:
- As of 8/26, City Director received Planning Approval Letter. Waiting final approval. Tentative move-in date for January 2026. Current appraisal at $25 million.
Upcoming Dates:
- AZA presentation in July. They invited CEO and leadership team to present at the AZA conference in Canada on September 16th.
PRINCIPAL REPORT (Liana Pellegrino, Principal)
First 4 Weeks Update/ Highlights:
Highlight #1: Campus Culture
- First 20 days culture focused. Get to know your classroom, scholars & families.
- Schoolwide PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention System) + matrix.
- Weekly staff newsletter.
Highlight #2: Academics
- Data (new gradebook system), Coaching (weekly coaching sessions), Curriculum (instruction partners, grade level planning), Feedback (weekly observations & meeting w/ admin)
Community Updates:
- Zoo memberships active now
- September 9th: GCA Families at the Zoo
- September 25th: Back to School Night
FINANCIAL REPORT (Jim Weber, Charter Impact)
June 2024 (EOY) Report:
- P2 ADA 286.82.
- Cash ended nearing $1mil + account receivable $1mil.
- Attendance ADA ending at 90%.
- Salaries, benefits, curriculum/ book & supplies, operations, professional services growth expense increases due to additional grant fundings.
B.
GCA 24-25 Board Retreat
Friday, October 11, 2024.
C.
Sub Committees 24-25 Meeting Calendar
Sub Committee Meeting Calendar
Finance/Audit Committee Dates:
- Confirmation from E. Gonzalez
- Confirmation pending from I. Green
Evaluation Committee Dates:
- Dates to be change
Academic Excellence Committee Dates:
- Confirmation from all members
Nomination Committee:
- Confirmation from H. Johnson
- Confirmation pending from I. Green
Golden Club Committee Dates:
- Dates to be change
IV. Action Items
A.
Considersation & Approval of the 2023-24 Unaudited Report
B.
Considersation & Approval of the 2023-24 Education Protection Account Expenditure Report
C.
Consideration & Approval of the TSA (Teacher on Special Assignment) Job Description & Salary Range
Action item tabled.
V. Board Member Comments
A.
Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Pledge of Allegiance led by Liana Pellegrino.