Allegiance STEAM Academy

Minutes

Special Meeting of the Board of Directors

Date and Time

Monday April 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM

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/92562993444

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.

Directors Present

J. Kaakuahiwi, M. Casas, M. Jones, S. Bhojani (remote), S. Thompson, T. Stevens

Directors Absent

S. Odo

Guests Present

C. Moreno, C. Valenta, K. Holt (remote), 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 Apr 27, 2026 at 5:36 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Pledge of Allegiance

D.

Approval of Agenda for the Special Board Meeting July 22nd, 2025

T. Stevens made a motion to Approval of Agenda for the Special Board Meeting April 27, 2026 (incorrect date listed on the Agenda - update to April 27, 2026).
S. Thompson seconded the motion.

Passed 6-0

Opposed

Abstained

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

E.

Public Comments - Items on the Agenda

N/A

II. Closed Session

A.

Public Comments on Closed Session Items

N/A

B.

Closed Session - For Discussion/Possible Action

Closed session called at 5:38 PM

Student Discipline Matter

III. Resume Open Session

A.

Report from Closed Session, if any

Resume open session called at 7:50 PM

Report out that that the Board has decided to extend suspension off campus pending completion of expulsion process and Board determination.

 

IV. Items Scheduled for Discussion, Action, Other Business

A.

Approval of Services Agreement with TNTP, Inc. for Opportunity Snapshot Project

M. Jones made a motion to Approve Services Agreement with TNTP, Inc. for Opportunity Snapshot Project.
J. Kaakuahiwi seconded the motion.

Passed 5-1

Opposed 1

Abstained 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Jones
No
M. Casas
Aye
S. Odo
Absent
T. Stevens
Aye
S. Thompson
Aye
S. Bhojani
Aye
J. Kaakuahiwi
Aye

V. Communications

A.

Communications

S. Cognetta, CEO

Appreciate reflection and analysis by the Board.

June Board meeting dates review; Regular and Special, for LCAP adoption and budget items.

 

M. Casas

Thank you.

 

M. Jones

Enjoys the Board, and discussions.

 

S. Thompson

No comment.

 

J. Kaakuahiwi

Appreciate staff and approach to work.

 

S. Bhojani

Thank you for the time and effort.

 

T. Stevens

There is an obligation to the students. Appreciate everyone, including board and decisions. Keep up the good fight.

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 8:10 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
T. Stevens