Golden Charter Academy
Minutes
GCA Board of Trustees Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday March 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Location
1626 W. Princeton Ave
Fresno CA, 93705
Directors Present
B. De Vore (remote), E. Gonzalez, H. Johnson, J. D'Ambrosio (remote)
Directors Absent
C. Little, S. Morris
Ex Officio Members Present
R. Golden
Non Voting Members Present
R. Golden
Guests Present
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 Wednesday Mar 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM.
B.
Roll Call
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Approval of the Agenda
H. Johnson made a motion to approve the Agenda.
J. D'Ambrosio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Public Comments
II. Consent Agenda
A.
February 3, 2025 Special Board Meeting Minutes
H. Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes from GCA Special Board of Trustees Meeting on 02-03-25.
J. D'Ambrosio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
February 20, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
H. Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes from GCA Board of Trustees Meeting on 02-20-25.
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:
- Groundbreaking Ceremony: Saturday, March 8, 2025
- Campus modulars are pending due to electrical testing.
- Construction site available for tours.
- Tentative completion date: April 2026
GCA Updates:
- FUSD Annual Oversight Visit: Thursday, March 20, 2025 "Last Year Is NOT This Year" Follow-up meeting to be held in April.
- 2025-2026 School Year Lottery: Friday, May 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM.
- Intent to Return responses for the 25-26 SY from current scholars: 378
- GCA joining FUSD sports league for the 2025-2026 SY!
- PE Teacher & Athletic Director Job Description will be an action item at the next Board meeting.
Fresno Chaffee Zoo Partnership Updates:
- 2025-2026 Partnership planning in the works - possible changes from daily to weekly immersive visits (Mon-Fri)
Administrative Reports (David Watson, Dean of School)
GCA Reminders:
- Mission, Vision, Purpose & Mission Statement
Academic Updates:
- Same approved curriculum is required throughout all grade levels.
- Additional collaboration time
- Growth in ELA and Math test scores
- ALTA Partnership: Teacher & Learning Guide collaboration training and coaching.
Financial Reports (Jim Weber, Charter Impact)
February 2025 Financial Updates
- Board Form 700 due April 1, 2025
- Enrollment funding at 400, forecast at 360
- February ADA at 85%
B.
Sub Committee Reports
Golden Club Committee Reports (Hannah Johnson, Committee Chair)
- 2nd Annual Meet the Moment: Saturday, April 26, 2025
- Media sponsorship locked in
- Board members to be more active in communications
IV. Action Items
A.
Consideration & Approval of the Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP)
H. Johnson made a motion to approve the Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP).
J. D'Ambrosio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Consideration & Approval of the 2024-2025 Audit Contract
B. De Vore made a motion to approve the 2024-2025 Audit Contract.
J. D'Ambrosio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V. Board Member Comments
A.
Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
Thursday, April 10, 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 6:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
E. Gonzalez
Pledge of Allegiance led by Hannah Johnson.