Allegiance STEAM Academy
Minutes
Special Board Meeting of the Board of Directors
Date and Time
Monday June 23, 2025 at 4:00 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
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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
S. Bhojani, S. Odo, T. Stevens
Directors Absent
M. Jones, S. Thompson
Guests Present
C. Moreno (remote), M. Felix (remote), R. Lucatero, S. Cognetta, S. Lazo, S. Lopez
I. 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 23rd, 2025
Roll Call | |
---|---|
T. Stevens |
Aye
|
S. Odo |
Aye
|
S. Bhojani |
Aye
|
M. Jones |
Absent
|
S. Thompson |
Absent
|
E.
CEO Reports
F.
Public Comments
None
II. Items Scheduled for Consent
A.
Approve Minutes for June 17th, 2025 Board Meeting
Passed 3-0
Roll Call | |
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T. Stevens |
Aye
|
M. Jones |
Absent
|
S. Odo |
Aye
|
S. Bhojani |
Aye
|
S. Thompson |
Absent
|
B.
Approve Check Registrar - ASA Chino
Passed 3-0
Roll Call | |
---|---|
M. Jones |
Absent
|
S. Odo |
Aye
|
T. Stevens |
Aye
|
S. Thompson |
Absent
|
S. Bhojani |
Aye
|
C.
Approve Check Registrar - ASA Fontana
Passed 3-0
Roll Call | |
---|---|
S. Odo |
Aye
|
M. Jones |
Absent
|
S. Thompson |
Absent
|
S. Bhojani |
Aye
|
T. Stevens |
Aye
|
III. Items Scheduled for Discussion, Action, Other Business
A.
ASA Chino 2025-26 LCAP
Passed 3-0
Roll Call | |
---|---|
T. Stevens |
Aye
|
S. Odo |
Aye
|
S. Bhojani |
Aye
|
M. Jones |
Absent
|
S. Thompson |
Absent
|
B.
ASA Fontana 2025-26 LCAP
Passed 3-0
Roll Call | |
---|---|
T. Stevens |
Aye
|
S. Thompson |
Absent
|
M. Jones |
Absent
|
S. Odo |
Aye
|
S. Bhojani |
Aye
|
C.
2025-26 Preliminary Budget ASA Chino
Passed 3-0
Roll Call | |
---|---|
S. Odo |
Aye
|
M. Jones |
Absent
|
S. Bhojani |
Aye
|
T. Stevens |
Aye
|
S. Thompson |
Absent
|
D.
2025-26 Preliminary Budget ASA Fontana
Passed 3-0
Roll Call | |
---|---|
S. Odo |
Aye
|
T. Stevens |
Aye
|
S. Bhojani |
Aye
|
S. Thompson |
Absent
|
M. Jones |
Absent
|
E.
2025-26 Comprehensive School Safety Plan (CSSP) for ASA Chino
Passed 3-0
Roll Call | |
---|---|
S. Bhojani |
Aye
|
S. Thompson |
Absent
|
T. Stevens |
Aye
|
S. Odo |
Aye
|
M. Jones |
Absent
|
F.
2025-26 Comprehensive School Safety Plan (CSSP) for ASA Fontana
Passed 3-0
Roll Call | |
---|---|
S. Odo |
Aye
|
S. Thompson |
Absent
|
T. Stevens |
Aye
|
M. Jones |
Absent
|
S. Bhojani |
Aye
|
G.
Prop 28 Annual Report - ASA Chino
Passed 3-0
Roll Call | |
---|---|
T. Stevens |
Aye
|
S. Bhojani |
Aye
|
S. Thompson |
Absent
|
M. Jones |
Absent
|
S. Odo |
Aye
|
H.
Prop 28 Annual Report - ASA Fontana
Passed 3-0
Roll Call | |
---|---|
S. Odo |
Aye
|
M. Jones |
Absent
|
T. Stevens |
Aye
|
S. Thompson |
Absent
|
S. Bhojani |
Aye
|
I.
ASA Chino Technology - Staff Devices Quote
Passed 3-0
Tech to School quote for $17,835.75
Roll Call | |
---|---|
M. Jones |
Absent
|
T. Stevens |
Aye
|
S. Odo |
Aye
|
S. Thompson |
Absent
|
S. Bhojani |
Aye
|
J.
ASA Chino Technology - Chromebook Licenses Quote
Passed 3-0
Tech to School quote for $10,846.50
Roll Call | |
---|---|
S. Bhojani |
Aye
|
T. Stevens |
Aye
|
M. Jones |
Absent
|
S. Odo |
Aye
|
S. Thompson |
Absent
|
K.
ASA Fontana Technology - ViewSonic Quote
Passed 3-0
PCNation quote for $21,605.75
Roll Call | |
---|---|
T. Stevens |
Aye
|
M. Jones |
Absent
|
S. Thompson |
Absent
|
S. Bhojani |
Aye
|
S. Odo |
Aye
|
L.
2025-26 ASA Fontana Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Discussion of 2025-26 ASA Fontana Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
M.
Revised Conflict of Interest Policy
Discussion of Revised Conflict of Interest Policy
N.
Amend ASA Board Bylaws
Discussion of Amend ASA Board Bylaws
O.
Appointment of Board Member for New Term
Passed 2-0
Roll Call | |
---|---|
T. Stevens |
Aye
|
M. Jones |
Absent
|
S. Thompson |
Absent
|
S. Odo |
Abstain
|
S. Bhojani |
Aye
|
P.
Appointment of Board Member for New Term
Passed 2-0
Roll Call | |
---|---|
S. Thompson |
Absent
|
S. Odo |
Aye
|
M. Jones |
Absent
|
T. Stevens |
Abstain
|
S. Bhojani |
Aye
|
IV. Finance
A.
FY24 Budget - ASA Chino
Passed 3-0
Roll Call | |
---|---|
M. Jones |
Absent
|
S. Odo |
Aye
|
S. Bhojani |
Aye
|
S. Thompson |
Absent
|
T. Stevens |
Aye
|
B.
FY24 Budget - ASA Fontana
Passed 3-0
Roll Call | |
---|---|
S. Thompson |
Absent
|
M. Jones |
Absent
|
T. Stevens |
Aye
|
S. Bhojani |
Aye
|
S. Odo |
Aye
|
V. Communications
A.
Communications
S. Cognetta, CEO: Thank you to the Board
S. Bhojani: See you in July
S. Odo: No Comments
T. Stevens: Thank you for making time to make these meetings happen - we have a lot to get done at the end of the school year. Mrs. Lazo, last week as Chino Principal, thank you - I appreciate all you've done and leaving your role in a better position. Chino culture has taken a turn for the better. Mrs. Valenta, likewise in Fontana, compared last year to this year has been a complete 180 turnaround - she's doing an amazing job. Thank you both for a great years, and the staff in general. Next meeting will be a new meeting of the calendar year. Hit the ground running and looking forward to touring the new school.
Last week at Locust, extended summer program will end.