Allegiance STEAM Academy
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
Date and Time
Location
ONSITE MEETING LOCATION:
7930 Locust Ave.
Fontana, Ca. 92336
SATELLITE MEETING LOCATIONS:
5862 C St.
Chino, Ca. 91710
https://zoom.us/j/94959976164
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. | Pledge of Allegiance | Troy Stevens | ||
| E. | Reports | Sebastian Cognetta | ||
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| F. | Student Celebrations | Sebastian Cognetta | ||
| G. | 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 November 12, 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 November 12, 2025. |
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| B. | Approve Check Registrar | Vote | Sebastian Cognetta | |
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It is recommended that the Board of Directors:
Approve and adopt the ASA Check Register for October, 2025 for:
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| III. | Governance | |||
| A. | Student Education Records Policy | Vote | Sebastian Cognetta | |
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It is recommended that the Board of Directors:
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| B. | Revised Suicide Prevention Policy | Vote | Callie Moreno | |
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It is recommended that the Board of Directors:
approve and adopt the Revised Suicide Prevention Policy |
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| C. | Revised Parent, Guest, and Visitor Civility Policy | Vote | Sebastian Cognetta | |
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It is recommended the Board of Directors:
approve and adopt the Revised Parent, Guest, and Visitor Civility Policy. |
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| IV. | Items Scheduled for Discussion, Action, Other Business | |||
| A. | Williams Settlement – Fiscal Year 2024–25 Annual Report | Vote | Sebastian Cognetta | |
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Per California Education Code §1240(c)(2)(A)(i), the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools is required to annually monitor all Williams-identified schools and report findings to the district’s governing board at a regularly scheduled meeting. The County Superintendent has submitted the Fiscal Year 2024–25 Williams Annual Report for Allegiance STEAM Academy Thrive.
It is recommended that the Board of Directors:
approve and adopt the Williams Settlement – Fiscal Year 2024–25 Annual Report |
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| B. | Allegiance STEAM Academy Organization-Wide Discount Program with Sylvan Learning Centers | Discuss | Martin Casas | |
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Allegiance STEAM Academy has partnered with Sylvan Learning Centers to provide an organization-wide discount for families at both ASA schools. The program offers reduced-rate academic tutoring and enrichment services, creating expanded academic support options for students outside of regular school hours. |
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| V. | Finance | |||
| A. | FY26 Budget - ASA Chino | Vote | Sebastian Cognetta | |
| B. | FY26 Budget - ASA Fontana | Vote | Sebastian Cognetta | |
| C. | Approval of the 2025–26 First Interim Financial Report - ASA Chino | Vote | Sebastian Cognetta | |
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California Education Code §47604.33 requires charter schools to prepare and submit two interim financial reports each fiscal year—First Interim (reflecting financials through October 31) and Second Interim (through January 31). The First Interim Financial Report must include an updated budget, actual-to-date financials, multi-year projections, cash flow statements, and the school’s certification regarding its ability to meet financial obligations for the current and two subsequent fiscal years.
It is recommended that the Board of Directors:
approve and adopt the 2025–26 First Interim Financial Report - ASA Chino. |
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| D. | Approval of the 2025–26 First Interim Financial Report - ASA Fontana | |||
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California Education Code §47604.33 requires charter schools to prepare and submit two interim financial reports each fiscal year—First Interim (reflecting financials through October 31) and Second Interim (through January 31). The First Interim Financial Report must include an updated budget, actual-to-date financials, multi-year projections, cash flow statements, and the school’s certification regarding its ability to meet financial obligations for the current and two subsequent fiscal years.
It is recommended that the Board of Directors:
approve and adopt the 2025–26 First Interim Financial Report - ASA Fontana. |
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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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