Allegiance STEAM Academy
Minutes
Special Board Meeting of the Board of Directors
Date and Time
Tuesday June 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Location
Meeting of the Board of Directors
ONSITE MEETING LOCATION:
5862 C St.
Chino, Ca. 91710
SATELLITE MEETING LOCATIONS:
7420 Locust Ave.
Fontana, Ca. 92336
Zoom Link:
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
Directors Present
M. Jones, S. Bhojani, S. Odo, S. Thompson, T. Stevens
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
C. Moreno, E. Lee, R. Lucatero, S. Cognetta, S. Lopez
I. Public Hearing
A.
Call Public Hearing to Order
B.
Record Attendance
Record Attendance for Public Hearing:
Present:
T.Stevens
M. Jones
S. Odo
S. Thompson
S. Bhojani
C.
Public Comments on Public Hearing Items: 2025-26 LCAPS for ASA Chino & ASA Fontana and 2025-26 Preliminary Budget ASA Chino & ASA Fontana
None
D.
ASA Chino 2025-26 LCAP
Discussion of ASA Chino 2025-26 LCAP
E.
ASA Fontana 2025-26 LCAP
Discussion of ASA Fontana 2025-26 LCAP
F.
2025-26 Preliminary Budget ASA Chino
Discussion 2025-26 Preliminary Budget ASA Chino
G.
2025-26 Preliminary Budget ASA Fontana
2025-26 Preliminary Budget ASA Fontana
H.
Adjourn Public Hearing
ASA Board Adjourns Public Hearing at: 5:52pm
II. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Approval of Agenda for the Special Board Meeting June 17th, 2025
Passes: 5 - 0
E.
CEO Reports
CEO Update
Governance
Shared about the Board Recruitment Process (five candidates - three parents, two non-parents)
Discussed the process of bylaw revision and that authorizers have been notified
F.
Public Comments
None
III. Items Scheduled for Consent
A.
Approve Minutes for June 9th, 2025 Board Meeting
Passes: 5 - 0
IV. Items Scheduled for Discussion, Action, Other Business
A.
Education Protection Account (EPA) Spending Plan - ASA Chino
Passes: 5 - 0
B.
Education Protection Account (EPA) Resolution - ASA Chino
Passes 5 - 0
C.
Education Protection Account (EPA) Spending Plan - ASA Fontana
Passes: 5 - 0
D.
Education Protection Account (EPA) Resolution - ASA Fontana
Passes: 5 - 0
E.
The Consolidated Application (ConApp) - Spring for ASA Chino
Passes: 5 - 0
F.
2024–25 Local Indicators Report - ASA Chino
Passes: 5 - 0
G.
2024–25 Local Indicators Report - ASA Fontana
Passes: 5 - 0
H.
ASA Chino Technology - Staff Devices Quote
Motion to Table Item H Passes: 5 - 0
The ASA Board requests to have multiple bids, 3 preferably, attached to compare like items.
I.
ASA Chino Technology - Chromebook Licenses Quote
Motion to Table Item I Passes: 5 - 0
The ASA Board requests to have multiple bids, 3 preferably, attached to compare like items.
J.
ASA Fontana Technology - Viewsonic Quote
Motion to Table Item J Passes: 5 - 0
The ASA Board requests to have multiple bids, 3 preferably, attached to compare like items.
K.
ASA Student Chromebook Quote for Fontana
Passes: 5 - 0
ASA Board Approve and adopt Chromebook Quote for ASA Fontana for 300 Chromebooks from Chromebooks R Us for the amount: $10,815.00
L.
ASA Student Chromebook Quote for Chino
Passes: 5 - 0
ASA Board Approve and adopt Chromebook Quote for ASA Chino for 700 Chromebooks from Chromebooks R Us for the amount: $25,235.00
M.
2025-26 ASA Fontana Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Discussion regarding 2025-26 ASA Fontana Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
N.
2025-26 Instruction Partners Quote - ASA Chino
Passes: 5 - 0 Approve and adopt 2025-26 Instruction Partners Quote - ASA Chino, Option #3 in the amount of: $66,950.00
O.
2025-26 Instruction Partners Quote - ASA Fontana
Passes: 5 - 0 Approve and adopt 2025-26 Instruction Partners Quote - ASA Fontana, Option #1 in the amount of: $60,675.00
P.
2025-26 ThinkVerse AI Quote - ASA Chino
Passes: 5 - 0 to Approve and adopt 2025-26 ThinkVerse AI Quote for ASA Chino, in the amount of: $12,600.00
Q.
2025-26 ThinkVerse AI Quote for ASA Fontana
Passes: 5 - 0 to Approve and adopt 2025-26 ThinkVerse AI Quote for ASA Fontana in the amount of: $4,200.00
R.
Speech Language Pathologist Waiver
Passes: 5 - 0
V. Communications
A.
Communications
Communications
CEO:
We will be moving items from our current shared campus to our new site on June 23rd and 27th. Keys to the new campus will be received on June 30th. FUSD has confirmed that the play structure will be installed before the start of school. A big thank you to Optiva for their hard work ensuring our technology and communications are ready. We’ve also received FUSD approval to update our signage. Thank you to the Board for putting in the work and their dedication to ASA. Also, a special Thank You to our dedicated staff for all their hard work during this transition.
M. Jones:
We’re excited to hear how present Admin has been in classrooms—it’s a great benefit to teachers, students, and families. We’re also looking forward to the ASA Fontana campus move. Regarding the request to see multiple quotes, this is not a matter of trust—we absolutely trust the team. It's about ensuring transparency and demonstrating due diligence.
Thank you all for your continued hard work and dedication.
S. Bhojani:
Thank you to our Board members and the entire team for your continued hard work. I encourage everyone to take time this summer to refresh, recharge, and rejuvenate. Excited about all the instructional and professional development happening in our school sites.
S. Odo:
I agree with my fellow Board members’ comments and want to thank everyone for their hard work. Not much to add—we'll be back next Monday for Special Board meeting.
S. Thompson:
I agree with my fellow Board members’ comments and want to sincerely thank everyone for their hard work. I’m glad I’ll be able to help with the move on one of the days. See you next week!
T. Stevens:
Thank you to the Board for your time and dedication. I'm excited about the new ASA Fontana campus. I’d like us to explore the possibility of hosting an Open House before school starts—it’s a great opportunity to welcome families, even if some areas are still "in progress".
Could we also look into placing a sign at the shared Locust site to let families know we've moved? Thank you to the entire team for all your hard work. See you Monday!
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Passes: 5 - 0
- 2025_Local_Control_and_Accountability_Plan_Allegiance_STEAM_Academy_-_Thrive_(Chino)_20250609 (3) (1).pdf
- 2025_Local_Control_and_Accountability_Plan_Allegiance_STEAM_Academy_-_Thrive_(Fontana)_20250609 (1).pdf
- Allegiance STEAM Academy - Thrive Budget Narrative 2025-2026 (6).pdf
- Allegiance STEAM Academy - Fontana Budget Narrative 2025-26 (6).pdf
- FY26-ASA-Chino-EPA Spending Plan 25.06.06.pdf
- FY26-ASA-Chino-EPA Resolution.pdf
- FY26-ASA_Fontana-EPA Spending Plan 25.06.06 (2).pdf
- FY26-ASA_Fontana-EPA Resolution (4).pdf
- ASA CHINO Conn.pdf
- 2025_Local_Indicator_Self-Reflection_24-25_Indicators_Allegiance_STEAM_Academy_-_Thrive_(Chino)_20250603 (1).pdf
- 2025_Local_Indicator_Self-Reflection_24-25_Indicators_Allegiance_STEAM_Academy_-_Thrive_(Fontana)_20250603.pdf
- MTQ106037 Quote 20 MacBook Airs - Chino.pdf
- ChromeOS Licenses Chino.pdf
- ViewSonic IFP.pdf
- Chromebooks_R_Us_INVOICE_Fontana (1).pdf
- Chromebooks_R_Us_INVOICE_Chino.pdf
- ASA_-_MOU.6.4.25.pdf
- SY2526_Allegiance_Steam_Academies_Chino_Proposal_1_Rev.20250317__1___1_ (1).pdf
- SY2526_Allegiance_Steam_Academies_Fontana_Proposal_1_Rev.20250317__1_ (1).pdf
- Thinkverse Invoice - Allegiance STEAM Academy, Thrive - Chino.pdf
- Allegiance STEAM Academy __ Thinkverse Business Case (1).pdf
- Thinkverse Invoice - Allegiance STEAM Academy, Thrive - Fontana.pdf
- Allegiance STEAM Academy __ Thinkverse Business Case (1).pdf
- CTC Variable Term Waiver Request (WV1 Form) SLP 2025-2026 Rivas, Norma.pdf
Public Hearing called to order at: 5:35pm