Golden Charter Academy
Minutes
GCA Board of Trustees Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday December 19, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Location
Golden Charter Academy
1626 W Princeton Ave
Fresno, CA 93705
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Directors Present
B. De Vore (remote), C. Little (remote), E. Gonzalez, S. Morris
Directors Absent
H. Johnson
Ex Officio Members Present
R. Golden
Non Voting Members Present
R. Golden
Guests Present
A. James, D. Watson, 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 Dec 19, 2024 at 4:02 PM.
B.
Roll Call
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Approval of the Agenda
S. Morris made a motion to approve the Agenda.
B. De Vore seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Public Comments
II. Consent Agenda
A.
November 21, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes
S. Morris made a motion to approve the minutes from GCA Board of Trustees Meeting on 11-21-24.
B. De Vore seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
III. Information / Discussion
A.
Reports and Updates
CEO Report (Robert Golden, President & CEO)
- Enrollment Updates:
- 24-25 SY enrollment has reopened until January 31st.
- 25-26 SY open enrollment launch on February 3rd.
- Expansion Updates:
- Met with (2) zoos in the past weeks - interests in opening environmental programs/schools
- Facility Updates:
- Site plans submission to add (3) mobile modulars to campus for next SY
- Permanent facility: Tentative groundbreaking date for January 20, 2025.
Principal Report (David Watson, Assistant Principal)
- POL Updates:
- 2nd grade POL - created 3D community environmental projects
- PBIS - Positive Behavior Intervention Support: Scholars created their own GCA merch
- Academic Updates:
- Academic tutoring daily
- Scholar reports cards & parent letter
- Teacher & staff feedback
- Upcoming Events at GCA:
- Fathers' Club, Donuts w/ Dad, Muffins w/ Mom, Multicultural Fair, etc.
Financial Updates (Jim Weber, Charter Impact)
- November 2024
- Current enrollment at 405, forecast at 410
- Current ADA 87.9%, forecast at 90%
- 2023-2024 completed audit submitted 12/16
B.
Sub Committee Reports
- Academic Excellence Committee
- Golden Club Committee
- 2nd annual Meet the Moment event: Sat., April 26, 2025
- Tentative GCC meeting date: Tues., January 7, 2025
- Nomination Committee
IV. Action Items
A.
Consideration & Approval of the 2024-2025 Declaration of Need
S. Morris made a motion to approve the 2024-2025 Declaration of Need.
B. De Vore seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Consideration & Approval of the Adoption of Limitations on Restraint and Seclusion Policy
B. De Vore made a motion to approve the Adoption of Limitations on Restraint and Seclusion Policy.
S. Morris seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Consideration & Approval of Resolutions Approving and Authorizing the Financing of the Development of Real Property Commonly known as 705 and 741 West Belmont Avenue, Fresno, CA 93728 and Related Agreements and Transactions.
B. De Vore made a motion to approve the Resolutions Approving and Authorizing the Financing of the Development of Real Property Commonly known as 705 and 741 West Belmont Avenue, Fresno, CA 93728 and Related Agreements and Transactions.
S. Morris seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Consideration & Approval of the 2023-2024 Annual Audit Report
S. Morris made a motion to approve the 2023-2024 Annual Audit Report.
C. Little seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Consideration & Approval of the Lead Learning Guide Job Description & Salary Range
S. Morris made a motion to approve the Lead Learning Guide Job Description & Salary Range.
B. De Vore seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
F.
Consideration & Approval of the General Contractor Agreement, BMY Contruction Group, Inc.
S. Morris made a motion to approve the General Contractor Agreement, BMY Contruction Group, Inc.
B. De Vore seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V. Board Member Comments
A.
Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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 5:50 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
E. Gonzalez
Pledge of Allegiance led by Dr. Gonzalez.