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Golden Charter Academy

Minutes

GCA Board of Trustees Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday April 10, 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), C. Little (remote), E. Gonzalez, H. Johnson (remote), S. Morris

Directors Absent

J. D'Ambrosio

Ex Officio Members Present

R. Golden

Non Voting Members Present

R. Golden

Guests Present

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 Apr 10, 2025 at 4:04 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.
B. De Vore seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

Swearing in Board Member Zachary Fraser

To be held at the next scheduled Board meeting. 

F.

Closed Session

G.

Public Comments

II. Consent Agenda

A.

March 26, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes

S. Morris made a motion to approve the minutes from GCA Board of Trustees Meeting on 03-26-25.
H. Johnson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Information / Discussion

A.

Reports and Updates

CEO Reports (Robert Golden, President & CEO)

2024-2025 Organization Goals Recap

  • Enrollment & ADA: 91%
  • Academic: 15% growth in all subject areas
  • Financial: 30% surplus by the end of the SY
  • Facility: Secure 7th grade modulars. Secure funding and break ground on new facility.

Upcoming:

  • Spring Break: 4/14 - 4/18
  • 2nd Annual Meet the Moment: Saturday, April 26th
  • 25-26 SY Lottery: Friday, May 2nd
  • 4.0 Golduation: Thursday, May 29th

 

Administrative Reports (David Watson, Dean of School)

Upcoming:

  • Multi-Cultural Fair: Saturday, May 17th
  • Week of May 5th: Staff Appreciation Week

2025-2026: (to be presented at next Board meeting)

  • Bell Schedule: adding middle school bell schedule + 4th block (elective)
  • Academic Calendar

 

Financial Reports (Jim Weber, Charter Impact)

March 2024 Updates

  • P2 ADA 358%, 400 enrollment
  • Current ADA 85.6%. 90% average for the year
  • Forecast 28% surplus

B.

Sub Committee Reports

Golden Club Committee Update (Hannah Johnson, Committee Chair)

2nd Annual Meet the Moment: Saturday, April 26th

  • Secured 200+ attendees
  • One more pre-event committee meeting TBD

Evaluation Committee (Ed Gonzalez, Committee Chair)

Annual CEO Evaluation

  • Board member surveys going out in the next few weeks

Academic Excellence Committee

Next Meeting: Tomorrow, Fri., 4/11

C.

Board Governance Handbook Discussion

Upcoming:

  • Review the latest handbook
  • Board member attendance tracking 
  • Use BoardOnTrack RSVP reminders

IV. Action Items

A.

Consideration & Approval of the Physical Education Teacher/ Athletic Director Job Description, Salary Range and Stipend.

B. De Vore made a motion to approve the Physical Education Teacher/ Athletic Director Job Description, Salary Range and Stipend.
S. Morris seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

V. Board Member Comments

A.

Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting

Thursday, May 15, 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 5:33 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
E. Gonzalez