Allegiance STEAM Academy

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Published on August 14, 2026 at 2:17 PM PDT

Date and Time

Monday August 17, 2026 at 5:30 PM PDT

Location

ONSITE MEETING LOCATION:

7930 Locust Ave.

Fontana, Ca. 92336

 

SATELLITE MEETING LOCATIONS:

 

5862 C Street

Chino, Ca. 91710

 

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/92872280032

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

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

It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the Agenda for Regular Board Meeting.

  D. Pledge of Allegiance Jacob Kaakuahiwi
  E. Reports   Sebastian Cognetta
   

Reports

  • Principal Reports
    • Chino
    • Fontana
  • PACK Reports
    • Chino
    • Fontana
  • CEO 
  F. Public Comments Discuss Shantay Thompson
   

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. Closed Session
  A. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Gov. Code § 54957). Discuss Jacob Kaakuahiwi
   

Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

III. Open Session
  A. Report Out of Closed Session FYI Jacob Kaakuahiwi
   

The Board President will report out any action taken during the Closed Session, if applicable.

IV. Consent Items
  A. Approve Minutes for July 27, 2026 Approve Minutes Jacob Kaakuahiwi
   

It is recommended that the Board of Directors:

 

Approve and adopt the Board Meeting Minutes for July 27, 2026

   
V. Governance
  A. Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Submission of the Charter Renewal Petition to Fontana Unified School District (FUSD) Vote Sebastian Cognetta
   

It is recommended that the Board of Directors review and approve:

 

approve Resolution 2026:3 authorizing CEO Dr. Sebastian Cognetta to submit the charter renewal petition for Allegiance STEAM Academy Thrive, Fontana.

  B. Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) Plan - Chino Vote Sebastian Cognetta
   

It is recommended that the Board of Directors:

 

Adopt and approve the ELOP Plan for ASA Chino

  C. Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) Plan - Fontana Vote Sebastian Cognetta
   

It is recommended that the Board of Directors:

 

Adopt and approve the ELOP Plan for ASA Fontana

VI. Items Scheduled for Discussion, Action, Other Business
  A. CEO Salary/Compensation for the 2026-27 School Year Vote Jacob Kaakuahiwi
   

It is recommended that the Board of Directors:

 

Review and approve the salary and compensation package for the Chief Executive Officer for the 2026-2027 academic year. (Note: A summary of the recommended compensation will be orally reported prior to taking final action).

  B. Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators - Local Assignment Options Vote Sara Lopez
   

 It is recommended the Board of Directors approve and adopt: 

 

Authorization of Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators - Local Assignment Options: Course Agreements Consistent with Education Code § 44258.3]

VII. Finance
  A. Education Protection Account (EPA) Final Expenditure Report for FY2025-26 ASA Chino Vote Sebastian Cognetta
   

It is recommended the Board of Directors:

 

Approve and adopt the Education Protection Account (EPA) Final Expenditure Report for FY2025-26 ASA Chino. 

  B. Education Protection Account (EPA) Final Expenditure Report for FY 2025-26 for ASA Fontana
   

It is recommended that the Board of Directors:

 

Approve and adopt the Education Protection Account (EPA) Final Expenditure Report for FY 2025-26 for ASA Fontana

VIII. Communications
  A. Communications Discuss Jacob Kaakuahiwi
   

Communications from CEO & Board.

IX. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Jacob Kaakuahiwi
   

It is recommended that the Board of Directors adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Board.