Golden Charter Academy
Minutes
GCA Board of Trustees Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday February 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Location
Golden Charter Academy
1626 W Princeton Ave
Fresno, CA 93705
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Directors Present
C. Little (remote), E. Gonzalez, H. Johnson, J. D'Ambrosio, S. Morris
Directors Absent
B. De Vore
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 Feb 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM.
B.
Roll Call
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
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.
Swearing in of New Board Member
Dr. Ed Gonzalez led swearing in new Board member, Jene D'Ambrosio.
F.
Public Comments
II. Consent Agenda
A.
January 16, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
B.
January 31, 2025 Special Board Meeting Minutes
H. Johnson made a motion to approve the January 31, 2025 Special Board Meeting Minutes.
J. D'Ambrosio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
III. Information / Discussion
A.
Reports and Updates
CEO Reports (Robert Golden, President & CEO)
- Facilities Update: Last closing documents submitted today. Groundbreaking Ceremony scheduled for Saturday, March 8th at 10am.
- Delivered letter of fence construction notice to families on Delno today.
- Welcome new Board member, Jene D'Ambrosio.
- Enrollment Updates: 405 current enrollment. ADA 89-90%.
Administrative Reports (David Watson, Dean of School)
- Academic Updates:
- Ignite Reading - (6) scholar promotions from program.
- LCAP - Local Control Accountability Plan Overview
- Updates on: Demographics, Math, ELA, Science, Student Support, Special Education, Metrics, Desired Outcomes, Safety
Financial Reports (Jim Weber, Charter Impact)
- Current enrollment approx. 400., P1 ADA 362, 90% ADA forecast
B.
2024-2025 Mid-Year Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Updates
2024-2025 Mid-Year LCAP Updates
See Administrative Reports
C.
Sub Committee Reports
- Academic Excellence Committee
- Golden Club Committee
- Meet the Moment, April 26, 2025
IV. Action Items
A.
Consideration & Approval of the Speech Language Pathology Assistant Job Description and Salary Range.
S. Morris made a motion to approve the Speech Language Pathology Assistant Job Description and Salary Range.
H. Johnson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Consideration & Approval of the Civic Education Center After-School Program Proposal
Tabled - Board will not vote on this item at this time.
C.
Consideration & Approval of the 2024-2027 School-Wide Plan for English Learners
S. Morris made a motion to approve the 2024-2027 School-Wide Plan for English Learners.
H. Johnson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Consideration & Approval of the 2nd Interim Report
S. Morris made a motion to approve the 2nd Interim Report.
J. D'Ambrosio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Consideration & Approval of the 2024-2025 Revised Budget
H. Johnson made a motion to approve the 2024-2025 Revised Budget.
S. Morris seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
F.
Consideration & Approval of the Addendum to Lease Agreement Between the Diocese of Fresno Education Corporation and Golden Charter Academy
S. Morris made a motion to approve the Addendum to Lease Agreement Between the Diocese of Fresno Education Corporation and Golden Charter Academy.
J. D'Ambrosio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V. Board Member Comments
A.
Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM to 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 5:54 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
E. Gonzalez
Pledge of Allegiance led by Dr. Morris.