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

 

Zoom Link:

https://zoom.us/j/95439022380 

 

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

T. Stevens called a meeting of the board of directors of Allegiance STEAM Academy to order on Monday Jun 23, 2025 at 4:13 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Pledge of Allegiance

D.

Approval of Agenda for the Special Board Meeting June 23rd, 2025

S. Odo made a motion to Approve Agenda for the Special Board Meeting June 23rd, 2025.
S. Bhojani seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Stevens
Aye
S. Odo
Aye
S. Bhojani
Aye
M. Jones
Absent
S. Thompson
Absent

E.

CEO Reports

  • 2025-2026 Budgets and LCAPs prepared for adoption
  • Comprehensive School Safety Plans for both schools, once approved will be shared with authorizers, local fire and police departments.
  • Tech quotes 
  • Conflict of Interest Policy revision provided for review and recommendations for July meeting
  • End of terms for board member(s), discussion around bylaws
  • Began Fontana campus move from Locust to Birch today. Thank you to Optiva for working hard to have phones and internet on July 1st. Thank you to Fontana for helping with the move.  Keys are scheduled to be obtained for the new campus on June 30th. Open House scheduled, excited to show !  
    Last week at Locust, extended summer program will end.

F.

Public Comments

None

II. Items Scheduled for Consent

A.

Approve Minutes for June 17th, 2025 Board Meeting

T. Stevens made a motion to Table Item A. Approve Minutes for June 17th, 2025 Board Meeting.
S. Odo seconded the motion.

Passed 3-0

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Stevens
Aye
M. Jones
Absent
S. Odo
Aye
S. Bhojani
Aye
S. Thompson
Absent

B.

Approve Check Registrar - ASA Chino

S. Bhojani made a motion to Approve Check Registrar for ASA Chino.
T. Stevens seconded the motion.

Passed 3-0

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Jones
Absent
S. Odo
Aye
T. Stevens
Aye
S. Thompson
Absent
S. Bhojani
Aye

C.

Approve Check Registrar - ASA Fontana

S. Odo made a motion to Approve Check Registrar for ASA Chino.
S. Bhojani seconded the motion.

Passed 3-0

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

S. Odo made a motion to Approve ASA Chino 2025-26 LCAP.
T. Stevens seconded the motion.

Passed 3-0

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Stevens
Aye
S. Odo
Aye
S. Bhojani
Aye
M. Jones
Absent
S. Thompson
Absent

B.

ASA Fontana 2025-26 LCAP

S. Bhojani made a motion to Approve ASA Fontana 2025-26 LCAP.
T. Stevens seconded the motion.

Passed 3-0

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Stevens
Aye
S. Thompson
Absent
M. Jones
Absent
S. Odo
Aye
S. Bhojani
Aye

C.

2025-26 Preliminary Budget ASA Chino

S. Bhojani made a motion to Approve 2025-26 Preliminary Budget ASA Chino.
S. Odo seconded the motion.

Passed 3-0

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Odo
Aye
M. Jones
Absent
S. Bhojani
Aye
T. Stevens
Aye
S. Thompson
Absent

D.

2025-26 Preliminary Budget ASA Fontana

T. Stevens made a motion to Approve 2025-26 Preliminary Budget ASA Fontana.
S. Odo seconded the motion.

Passed 3-0

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

S. Bhojani made a motion to Approve 2025-26 Comprehensive School Safety Plan (CSSP) for ASA Chino.
T. Stevens seconded the motion.

Passed 3-0

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

T. Stevens made a motion to Approve 2025-26 Comprehensive School Safety Plan (CSSP) for ASA Fontana.
S. Odo seconded the motion.

Passed 3-0

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Odo
Aye
S. Thompson
Absent
T. Stevens
Aye
M. Jones
Absent
S. Bhojani
Aye

G.

Prop 28 Annual Report - ASA Chino

T. Stevens made a motion to Approve Prop 28 Annual Report - ASA Chino.
S. Odo seconded the motion.

Passed 3-0

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Stevens
Aye
S. Bhojani
Aye
S. Thompson
Absent
M. Jones
Absent
S. Odo
Aye

H.

Prop 28 Annual Report - ASA Fontana

S. Odo made a motion to Approve Prop 28 Annual Report - ASA Fontana.
S. Bhojani seconded the motion.

Passed 3-0

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Odo
Aye
M. Jones
Absent
T. Stevens
Aye
S. Thompson
Absent
S. Bhojani
Aye

I.

ASA Chino Technology - Staff Devices Quote

S. Odo made a motion to Approve ASA Chino Technology - Staff Devices Quote.
S. Bhojani seconded the motion.

Passed 3-0

Tech to School quote for $17,835.75

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Jones
Absent
T. Stevens
Aye
S. Odo
Aye
S. Thompson
Absent
S. Bhojani
Aye

J.

ASA Chino Technology - Chromebook Licenses Quote

S. Odo made a motion to Approve ASA Chino Technology - Chromebook Licenses Quote.
T. Stevens seconded the motion.

Passed 3-0

Tech to School quote for $10,846.50

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Bhojani
Aye
T. Stevens
Aye
M. Jones
Absent
S. Odo
Aye
S. Thompson
Absent

K.

ASA Fontana Technology - ViewSonic Quote

S. Odo made a motion to Approve ASA Fontana Technology - ViewSonic Quote.
S. Bhojani seconded the motion.

Passed 3-0

PCNation quote for $21,605.75

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

T. Stevens made a motion to Approve Appointment of Board Member for New Term - S. Odo.
S. Bhojani seconded the motion.

Passed 2-0

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

S. Odo made a motion to Approve Appointment of Board Member for New Term - T. Stevens.
S. Bhojani seconded the motion.

Passed 2-0

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Thompson
Absent
S. Odo
Aye
M. Jones
Absent
T. Stevens
Abstain
S. Bhojani
Aye

IV. Finance

A.

FY24 Budget - ASA Chino

S. Odo made a motion to Approve FY24 Budget - ASA Chino.
S. Bhojani seconded the motion.

Passed 3-0

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Jones
Absent
S. Odo
Aye
S. Bhojani
Aye
S. Thompson
Absent
T. Stevens
Aye

B.

FY24 Budget - ASA Fontana

T. Stevens made a motion to Approve FY24 Budget - ASA Fontana.
S. Odo seconded the motion.

Passed 3-0

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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.

VI. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 4:53 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
T. Stevens