Allegiance STEAM Academy
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
Date and Time
Location
ONSITE MEETING LOCATION:
5862 C Street
Chino, Ca. 91710
SATELLITE MEETING LOCATIONS:
7420 Locust Ave.
Fontana, Ca. 92336
Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/93040512863
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 | ||
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| C. | Approval of Agenda | Vote | Troy Stevens | |
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It is recommended that the Board of Directors:
approve the Agenda for Regular Board Meeting. |
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| D. | Board Ethics and Transparency Training (AB 1234 Compliance Requirement) | Discuss | Sebastian Cognetta | |
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Board members will participate in a state-required AB 1234 Ethics Training, including Brown Act, conflict of interest, and government transparency laws, ensuring compliance with the new ethics training mandate effective January 1, 2026. Certificates of completion will be provided. |
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| E. | Pledge of Allegiance | Troy Stevens | ||
| F. | Reports | Sebastian Cognetta | ||
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| G. | Student Celebrations | Sebastian Cognetta | ||
| H. | Public Comments | Discuss | Marcilyn Jones | |
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Members of the public may address the Board at Regular Board meetings on Agenda or Non-Agenda items that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board, and at Special Board meetings on Agenda items only. Speakers may be called in the order requests are received, or grouped by subject area. No individual presentations shall be for more than three (3) minutes. By law, the Board is allowed to take action only on items on the agenda. The Board may, at its discretion, refer a matter to school staff or calendar the issue for discussion at a future Board meeting. |
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| II. | Items Scheduled for Consent | |||
| A. | Approve Minutes for October 13, 2025, Regular 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 October 13, 2025. |
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| B. | Approve Check Registrar | Vote | Sebastian Cognetta | |
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It is recommended that the Board of Directors:
aApprove and adopt the ASA Check Register for September, 2025 for:
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| III. | Governance | |||
| A. | Student Education Records Policy | Discuss | Sebastian Cognetta | |
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It is recommended that the Board of Directors:
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| B. | Revised Suicide Prevention Policy | Discuss | Callie Moreno | |
| C. | Revised Parent, Guest, and Visitor Civility Policy | Discuss | Sebastian Cognetta | |
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It is recommended the Board of Directors:
discuss the Revised Parent, Guest, and Visitor Civility Policy. |
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| D. | Fiscal Year 2024–2025 Annual Financial Audit | Vote | Sebastian Cognetta | |
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It is recommended that the Board of Directors:
approve and adopt the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Financial Audit in according with Ed Code §41020 and California Code of Regulations, Title 5, §19810–19816.1.
Upon board approval, the audit will be submitted to the California Department of Education, State Controller’s Office by the statutory deadline of December 15, 2025. |
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| IV. | Items Scheduled for Discussion, Action, Other Business | |||
| A. | Job Description: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | Vote | Callie Moreno | |
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It is recommended that the Board of Directors:
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| V. | Finance | |||
| A. | FY26 Budget - ASA Chino | Vote | Sebastian Cognetta | |
| B. | FY26 Budget - ASA Fontana | Vote | Sebastian Cognetta | |
| C. | Charter School Revolving Loan Fund (CSFA) | Discuss | Sebastian Cognetta | |
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Background: Allegiance STEAM Academy – Thrive, Fontana was awarded a loan under the 2024–25 Charter School Revolving Loan Fund Program administered by the California School Finance Authority (CSFA). The loan agreement has been reviewed and a resolution template was provided by CSFA to formalize acceptance of the loan terms. The current terms include a 4.21% interest rate and a loan disbursement deadline of June 30, 2026. |
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| VI. | Communications | |||
| A. | Communications | Discuss | Troy Stevens | |
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Communications from CEO & Board |
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| VII. | Closing Items | |||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Troy Stevens | |
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It is recommended that the Board of Directors:
adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Board. |
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