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:
7930 Locust Ave.
Fontana, Ca. 92336
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/91444391125
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD BY PARENTS AND CITIZENS
Allegiance STEAM Academy- Thrive charter schools (“Allegiance STEAM Academy”), also known as ASA Thrive, are direct-funded, independent, public charter schools 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.” Members of the public who wish to speak are encouraged to complete a Request to Speak card to assist in organizing comments. Submitting a card is not required in order to address the Board.
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. Members of the public may join the meeting via Zoom (link above) and will be given an opportunity to speak. To provide public comment through Zoom, please use the ‘Raise Hand’ feature during the Public Comments section or when prompted by the Board President. 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 disability-related accommodations or modifications to participate in the meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, should contact Sara Lopez, Chief Operations Officer, at sara.lopez@asathrive.org at least 24 hours before the meeting.
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 February 10, 2026, 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 February 10, 2026. |
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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 January, 2026 for:
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| C. | 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 January, 2026 for:
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| III. | Governance | |||
| A. | Board Member Term Expiration Update | FYI | Sebastian Cognetta | |
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Review of the three Board Member terms expiring in June 2026 and discussion of succession planning, including consideration of the current candidate pool.
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| B. | Form 700 – Statement of Economic Interests (SEI) Filing Requirement Reminder | |||
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Reminder regarding the annual Form 700 – Statement of Economic Interests filing requirement under the Political Reform Act. Board Members and designated employees are required to file by the April 1 deadline in accordance the Conflict of Interest Policy and authorizer requirements. |
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| IV. | Items Scheduled for Discussion, Action, Other Business | |||
| A. | Charter Renewal Plan (2026–27) –ASA Fontana | Discuss | Sebastian Cognetta | |
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It is recommended that the Board of Directors discuss the Charter Renewal Plan (2026–27) –ASA Fontana |
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| V. | Finance | |||
| A. | FY26 Budget - ASA Chino | Vote | Sebastian Cognetta | |
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It is recommended the Board of Directors approve and adopt the FY26 Budget for ASA Chino. |
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| B. | FY26 Budget - ASA Fontana | Vote | Sebastian Cognetta | |
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It is recommended the Board of Directors approve and adopt the FY26 Budget for ASA Fontana. |
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| C. | Approval of the 2025–26 Second 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 Second 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 Second Interim Financial Report - ASA Chino. |
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| D. | Approval of the 2025–26 Second Interim Financial Report - ASA Fontana | 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 Second 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 Second 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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