Allegiance STEAM Academy

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Published on November 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM PST

Date and Time

Wednesday November 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM PST

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

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter
I. Opening Items
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Troy Stevens
  B. Record Attendance   Troy Stevens
   
  • Troy Stevens, Chair
  • Samantha Odo, Treasurer
  • Marcylin Jones, Secretary
  • Shantay Thompson, Member
  • Shehzad Bhojani, Member
  • Martin Casas, Member
  • Jacob Kaaekuahiwi, Member
  C. Approval of Agenda Vote Troy Stevens
   

It is recommended that the Board of Directors:

 

approve the Agenda for Regular Board Meeting.

  D. Board Ethics and Transparency Training (AB 1234 Compliance Requirement) Discuss Sebastian Cognetta
   

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.

  E. Pledge of Allegiance Troy Stevens
  F. Reports   Sebastian Cognetta
   

Reports

  • Principal - Chino
  • Principal - Fontana
  • PACK - Chino
  • PACK - Fontana
  • CEO - Board Focus Areas Trimester 1 Report
  G. Student Celebrations   Sebastian Cognetta
  H. Public Comments Discuss Marcilyn Jones
   

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. 

II. Items Scheduled for Consent
  A. Approve Minutes for October 13, 2025, Regular Board Meeting Approve Minutes Troy Stevens
   

It is recommended that the Board of Directors:

Approve and adopt the Board Meeting Minutes for October 13, 2025. 

    Minutes for Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors on October 13, 2025
  B. Approve Check Registrar Vote Sebastian Cognetta
   

It is recommended that the Board of Directors:

 

aApprove and adopt the ASA Check Register for September, 2025 for:

  • ASA Chino
  • ASA Fontana
III. Governance
  A. Student Education Records Policy Discuss Sebastian Cognetta
   

It is recommended that the Board of Directors:


discuss the Student Education Records Policy.

  B. Revised Suicide Prevention Policy Discuss Callie Moreno
   

It is recommended that the Board of Directors:

 

discuss the Revised Suicide Prevention Policy

  C. Revised Parent, Guest, and Visitor Civility Policy Discuss Sebastian Cognetta
   

It is recommended the Board of Directors:

 

discuss the Revised Parent, Guest, and Visitor Civility Policy.
 

  D. Fiscal Year 2024–2025 Annual Financial Audit Vote Sebastian Cognetta
   

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.

IV. Items Scheduled for Discussion, Action, Other Business
  A. Job Description: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Vote Callie Moreno
   

It is recommended that the Board of Directors:


approve and adopt the Job Description: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.


 

V. Finance
  A. FY26 Budget - ASA Chino Vote Sebastian Cognetta
   

It is recommended the Board of Directors:

 

approve and adopt the FY26 Budget for ASA Chino.

  B. FY26 Budget - ASA Fontana Vote Sebastian Cognetta
   

It is recommended the Board of Directors:

 

approve and adopt the FY26 Budget for ASA Fontana.

  C. Charter School Revolving Loan Fund (CSFA) Discuss Sebastian Cognetta
   

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.

VI. Communications
  A. Communications Discuss Troy Stevens
   

Communications from CEO & Board 

VII. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Troy Stevens
   

It is recommended that the Board of Directors:

 

adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Board.