Allegiance STEAM Academy
Special Meeting of the Board of Directors
Date and Time
Location
ONSITE MEETING LOCATION:
5862 C St.
Chino, CA 91710
SATELLITE MEETING LOCATIONS:
7930 Locust Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD BY PARENTS AND CITIZENS
Allegiance STEAM Academy- Thrive charter school (“Allegiance STEAM Academy”), also known as ASA Thrive, is a direct-funded, independent, public charter school operated by the Allegiance STEAM Academy nonprofit public benefit corporation and governed by Allegiance STEAM Academy, Incorporated corporate Board of Directors (“Board”). The purpose of a public meeting of the Board, is to conduct the affairs of Allegiance STEAM Academy in public. We are pleased that you are in attendance and hope you will visit these meetings often. Your participation assures us of continuing community interest in our school.
1. Agendas are available to all audience members at the meeting. Note that the order of business on this agenda may be changed without prior notice. For more information on this agenda, please contact Allegiance at: info@asathrive.org
2. “Request to Speak” forms are available to all audience members who wish to speak on any agenda items or under the general category of “Public Comments.”
3. “Public Comments” are set aside for members of the audience to comment. However, due to public meeting laws, the Board can only listen to your issue, not take action. The public is invited to address the Board regarding items listed on the agenda. Comments on an agenda item will be accepted during consideration of that item, or prior to consideration of the item in the case of a closed session item. Please turn in comment cards to the Board Secretary prior to the item you wish to speak on. These presentations are limited to three (3) minutes.
4. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and upon request, Allegiance STEAM Academy may furnish reasonable auxiliary aids and services to qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals who require appropriate alternative modification of the agenda in order to participate in Board meetings are invited to contact Allegiance STEAM Academy
Agenda
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| I. | Opening Items | |||
| A. | Call the Meeting to Order | Troy Stevens | ||
| B. | Record Attendance | Troy Stevens | ||
| C. | Public Comments - Items on the Agenda | Discuss | Marcilyn Jones | |
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No individual presentations shall be for more than three (3) minutes. For Special meetings of the Board, public comments are limited to agenda items only. Ordinarily, Board members will not respond to presentations and no action can be taken. However, the Board may give directions to staff following a presentation. |
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| II. | Public Announcement for Reason for Closed Session | |||
| A. | Closed Session | Vote | Troy Stevens | |
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1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Gov. Code section 54957(b))
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2).): ([one matter]).
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| III. | Resume Open Session | |||
| A. | Report from Closed Session, if any | Discuss | Troy Stevens | |
| B. | Pledge of Allegiance | FYI | Troy Stevens | |
| C. | Approval of Agenda for the Special Board Meeting July 22nd, 2025 | Vote | Troy Stevens | |
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It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve and adopt the Agenda for the Special Board Meeting July 22nd, 2025. |
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| D. | Monthly Reports | Discuss | Sebastian Cognetta | |
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| IV. | Items Scheduled for Consent | |||
| A. | Approve Minutes for June 17th, 2025, Special Board Meeting | Approve Minutes | Troy Stevens | |
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It is recommended that the Board of Directors: Approve and adopt the Board Meeting Minutes for June 17th, 2025. |
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| B. | Approve Minutes for June 23rd, 2025, Special Board Meeting | Approve Minutes | Troy Stevens | |
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It is recommended that the Board of Directors: Approve and adopt the Board Meeting Minutes for June 23rd, 2025. |
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| V. | Governance | |||
| A. | RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ALLEGIANCE STEAM ACADEMY INC. TO APPROVE FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS | Vote | Troy Stevens | |
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It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve and adopt the RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ALLEGIANCE STEAM ACADEMY INC. TO APPROVE FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS |
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| B. | Appointment of New Board Member(s) to the Governing Board | Vote | Troy Stevens | |
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The Governing Board will consider for approval the appointment of the following candidate(s) to the Allegiance STEAM Academy Governing Board in accordance with the Board Recruitment and Selection Process:
The Board Recruitment and Selection Process includes the identification of potential board members, vetting through the Nominating Committee, and recommendations brought forward for Board approval. The Board will discuss the qualifications of the nominees and may take action to appoint one or more new members to fill current vacancies or to expand the board in alignment with ASA's bylaws and strategic needs.
If approved, appointments will take effect on August 11, 2025. |
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| C. | Appointment of Board Chair | Vote | Sebastian Cognetta | |
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The Board will consider and take action to appoint a Chairman of the Board to preside over meetings and perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board. |
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| D. | Appointment of Secretary | Vote | Sebastian Cognetta | |
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The Board will consider and take action to appoint a Secretary to oversee corporate recordkeeping, ensure compliance with notice and recordkeeping requirements, and serve as liaison to the chartering agency on matters related to policy and records. |
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| E. | Appointment of Treasurer | Vote | Sebastian Cognetta | |
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The Board will consider and take action to appoint a Treasurer to oversee corporate financial records, monitor fiscal processes including audit committee reporting, and serve as liaison to the chartering agency on fiscal matters. |
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| F. | Revised Conflict of Interest Policy | Vote | Sebastian Cognetta | |
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It is recommended that the Board of Directors Approve and adopt the: Revised Conflict of Interest Policy |
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| G. | Revised Fiscal Policies and Procedures - General Purchasing Procedures | Discuss | Sara Lopez | |
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It is recommended that the Board of Directors discuss the revisions to the Fiscal Policies and Procedures - General Purchasing Procedures |
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| H. | Attendance Recovery Policy | Discuss | Callie Moreno | |
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It is recommended that the Board of Directors discuss the: Attendance Recovery Policy |
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| I. | Revised Attendance Policy | Discuss | Sebastian Cognetta | |
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It is recommended that the Board of Directors discuss: |
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| VI. | Items Scheduled for Discussion, Action, Other Business | |||
| A. | 2025-26 ASA Fontana Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) | Discuss | Sebastian Cognetta | |
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It is recommended that the Board of Directors discuss the Proposed 2025-26 ASA Fontana Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) |
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| B. | Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators - Local Assignment Options | Vote | Sara Lopez | |
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It is recommended the Board of Directors approve and adopt:
Authorization of Course Agreements Consistent with Education Code § 44258.3] |
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| C. | Revised Job Description: Director of Teacher Development | Vote | Sara Lopez | |
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It is recommended that the Board approve and adopt the:
Revised Job Description: Director of Teacher Development |
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| D. | Board On Track Renewal | Discuss | Sebastian Cognetta | |
| E. | 2026-2027 Board Calendar | Discuss | Sebastian Cognetta | |
| F. | Attuned Spark Survey | Discuss | Sebastian Cognetta | |
| VII. | Finance | |||
| VIII. | Communications | |||
| A. | Communications | Discuss | Troy Stevens | |
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Communications from CEO & Board |
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| IX. | Closing Items | |||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Troy Stevens | |
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It is recommended that the Board of Directors: Adjourn the July 22nd, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Directors. |
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