GCA Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

January 16, 2025, 4:00-6:00 PM

Minutes Approved

Golden Charter Academy

Minutes

GCA Board of Trustees Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday January 16, 2025 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), E. Gonzalez, H. Johnson, S. Morris

Directors Absent

C. Little

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 Jan 16, 2025 at 4:02 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.

H. Johnson seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E. Public Comments

II. Consent Agenda

A. December 19, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes

H. Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes from GCA Board of Trustees Meeting on 12-19-24.

S. Morris seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Information / Discussion

A. Reports and Updates

CEO Reports (Robert Golden, President & CEO)

Word(s) of the year: "It's Time"

- Enrollment Updates: Current enrollment at 406. 24-25 SY open enrollment until end of January.

- Project Update: Campus site plan submitted to City of Fresno to add (3) modulars for the 25-26 SY.

- Staffing Update: Dean of School - David Watson transition from Assistant Principal role.

- Upcoming: Sun., 1/19 60th Anniversary of MLK March - Open to the community event. Wed., 1/22 Council Member Arias GCA campus visit.

Administrative Reports (David Watson, Dean of School)

- Strategic Goals: Improve academics, communication, retention & behaviors

- Academic: tutoring in ASP - 120 scholars enrolled. Communication: Open door policy - open to GCA families. Newly added Teacher & LG lead positions. Retention: increase staffing evaluations & observations, grade level sessions weekly and performance improvement plan implementation. Behavior: created new behavior metrics, continued documentation & PBIS.

Financial Reports (Jim Weber, Charter Impact)

December 2024 Financial Reports

- Current enrollment approx. 400, ADA forecast 360

- 89.8% ADA

- SARC (School Accountability Report Card) due Feb. 1st

B. Sub Committee Reports

Golden Club Committee Reports

- New vision for the Golden Club Committee for 2025: participate in POLs. Field Experience support/ classroom presentations. MTM fundraising.

- 1st GCC meeting: January 29th at 3:30-5pm

- Meet the Moment: April 25th or 26th (pending location)

Nomination Committee Reports

- Available position on GCA Board & Nomination Committee.

IV. Action Items

A. Consideration & Approval of the School Garden Coordinator Job Description and Salary Range.

H. Johnson made a motion to approve the School Garden Coordinator Job Description and Salary Range.

S. Morris seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B. Consideration & Approval of the Dean of School Job Description and Salary Range.

S. Morris made a motion to approve the Dean of School Job Description and Salary Range.

H. Johnson seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C. Consideration & Approval of the 2023-2024 School Accountability Report Card (SARC).

Postponed to next Board meeting.

V. Board Member Comments

A. Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting

Thursday, February 20, 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 5:38 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

E. Gonzalez