Allegiance STEAM Academy

Minutes

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Date and Time

Monday June 8, 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/93619837786

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, S. Odo, S. Thompson, T. Stevens

Directors Absent

None

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

S. Odo

Directors who left before the meeting adjourned

M. Casas, S. Odo

Guests Present

C. Moreno, C. Valenta, Carmelita Lopez, J. Dizon, K. Holt, 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 8, 2026 at 5:33 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Approval of Agenda

T. Stevens made a motion to Approve the Agenda for Regular Board Meeting.
S. Bhojani seconded the motion.

Request to Update Agenda, Public Hearing and Closed Session moved to end of meeting.

 

Passed 6-0

Opposed

Abstained

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Odo
Absent
S. Bhojani
Aye
J. Kaakuahiwi
Aye
M. Jones
Aye
T. Stevens
Aye
S. Thompson
Aye
M. Casas
Aye
S. Odo arrived at 5:37 PM.

D.

Pledge of Allegiance

E.

Reports

S. Cognetta, CEO

- Information will be combined with LCAP overview

F.

TNTP Professional Development Services Agreement

Presentation by TNTP

A. Tran, Partner

M. Green, Director

Discussion of Professional Services Agreement, July 2026 through May 2027

G.

Public Comments

N/A

II. Public Hearing

A.

Call Public Hearing to Order

Called to Order at 7:06pm

B.

Public Comments on Public Hearing

N/A

C.

ASA Chino 2026-27 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)

Discussed ASA Chino 2026-27 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)

D.

ASA Fontana 2026-27 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)

Discussed ASA Fontana 2026-27 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)

E.

2026-27 Preliminary Budget ASA Chino

Discussed 2026-27 Preliminary Budget ASA Chino

F.

2026-27 Preliminary Budget ASA Fontana

Discussed 2026-27 Preliminary Budget ASA Fontana

G.

Adjourn Public Hearing

Public Hearing Adjourned at 7:52pm

III. Closed Session

A.

Public Comments on Closed Session Items

At 7:53pm, T. Stevens announced the Board was moving into Closed Session

Public Comment N/A

B.

Closed Session - For Discussion/Possible Action

The Board reviewed the findings, evidence, and recommendations presented regarding Student Discipline Matter (Education Code 48918).

 

IV. Open Session

A.

Report from Closed Session

Open Session Called to Order at 8:17pm

 

Motion by T. Stevens, seconded by S. Bhojani

Passed 4

Opposed 3

Abstained


The Board voted to deny the expulsion of Student Discipline Matter.

V. Items Scheduled for Consent

A.

Approve Minutes for May 11, 2026, Regular Board Meeting

T. Stevens made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors on 05-11-26.
M. Jones seconded the motion.

Passed 7-0

Opposed

Abstained

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

B.

Approve Check Registrar

S. Thompson made a motion to Approve Check Registrar for Chino, April 2026.
S. Bhojani seconded the motion.

Passed 7-0

Opposed

Abstained

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

C.

Approve Check Registrar

M. Casas made a motion to Approve Check Registrar for Fontana, April 2026.
T. Stevens seconded the motion.

Passed 7-0

Opposed

Abstained

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

VI. Governance

A.

Reappointment of Shantay Thompson to the Board of Directors

M. Jones made a motion to Reappoint S. Thompson to the Board of Directors.
J. Kaakuahiwi seconded the motion.

Passed 6-0

Opposed

Abstained 1

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

B.

Reappointment of Marcylin Jones to the Board of Directors

T. Stevens made a motion to Reappoint M. Jones to the Board of Directors.
S. Thompson seconded the motion.

Passed 6-0

Opposed 

Abstained 1

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

C.

Reappointment of Shehzad Bhojani to the Board of Directors

S. Thompson made a motion to Reappoint S. Bhojani to the Board of Directors.
S. Odo seconded the motion.

Passed 6-0

Opposed

Abstained 1

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

D.

Election of Board Chair

T. Stevens made a motion to Elect Board Chair, J. Kaakuahiwi.
S. Odo seconded the motion.

Nomination of J. Kaakuahiwi by T. Stevens

 

Passed 7-0

Opposed 

Abstained

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

E.

Election of Board Treasurer

S. Odo made a motion to Elect Board Treasurer, M. Casas.
M. Casas seconded the motion.

Nomination of M. Casas by S. Odo

 

Passed 7-0

Opposed 

Abstained

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

F.

Election of Board Secretary

T. Stevens made a motion to Elect Board Secretary, S. Thompson.
M. Jones seconded the motion.

Nomination of S. Thompson by T. Stevens

 

Passed 7-0

Opposed 

Abstained

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

VII. Items Scheduled for Discussion, Action, Other Business

A.

Education Protection Account (EPA) Spending Plan - ASA Chino

S. Bhojani made a motion to Approve Education Protection Account (EPA) Spending Plan - ASA Chino.
T. Stevens seconded the motion.

Passed 7-0

Opposed

Abstained

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

B.

Education Protection Account (EPA) Resolution - ASA Chino

Motion to Approve Education Protection Account (EPA) Resolution - ASA Chino.

Passed 7-0

Opposed

Abstained

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

C.

Education Protection Account (EPA) Spending Plan - ASA Fontana

T. Stevens made a motion to Approve Education Protection Account (EPA) Spending Plan - ASA Fontana.
S. Thompson seconded the motion.

Passed 7-0

Opposed

Abstained

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

D.

Education Protection Account (EPA) Resolution - ASA Fontana

T. Stevens made a motion to Approve Education Protection Account (EPA) Spending Plan - ASA Fontana.
S. Bhojani seconded the motion.

Passed 7-0

Opposed

Abstained

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

E.

The Consolidated Application (ConApp) - Spring for ASA Chino

M. Jones made a motion to Approve The Consolidated Application (ConApp) - Spring for ASA Chino.
M. Casas seconded the motion.

Passed 7-0

Opposed

Abstained

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

F.

2025–26 Local Indicators Report - ASA Chino

J. Kaakuahiwi made a motion to Approve 2025–26 Local Indicators Report - ASA Chino.
T. Stevens seconded the motion.

Passed 7-0

Opposed

Abstained

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

G.

2025-26 Local Indicators Report - ASA Fontana

S. Thompson made a motion to Approve 2025-26 Local Indicators Report - ASA Fontana.
M. Casas seconded the motion.

Passed 7-0

Opposed

Abstained

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

H.

Proposition 28: Arts and Music in Schools Funding Annual Certification - ASA Chino

M. Jones made a motion to Approve Proposition 28: Arts and Music in Schools Funding Annual Certification - ASA Chino.
T. Stevens seconded the motion.

Passed 7-0

Opposed

Abstained

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

I.

Proposition 28: Arts and Music in Schools Funding Annual Certification - ASA Fontana

J. Kaakuahiwi made a motion to Approve Proposition 28: Arts and Music in Schools Funding Annual Certification - ASA Fontana.
S. Bhojani seconded the motion.

Passed 7-0

Opposed

Abstained

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

J.

Draft Behavioral Emergency Safety Interventions Policy

New Policy, Codifying SELPA and CDE policies regarding physical interventions.

CPI Training, de-escelation strategies, and reporting requirements.

K.

Draft Artificial Intelligence Policy

Ethical oversight, roadmap drafted through AI Taskforce (staff, parents, students).

Including legal and local input.

L.

Job Description: Board-Certified Behavior Analyst

Conduct behavior assessments, develop behavior plans, and monitor training across staff.

General Education, poss. FT position

M.

2026-27 Curriculum Adoptions

T. Stevens made a motion to Approve 2026-27 Curriculum Adoptions.
M. Jones seconded the motion.

Passed 7-0

Opposed

Abstained

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

N.

Revised 2026-27 Board Meeting Calendar

S. Bhojani made a motion to Approve Revised 2026-27 Board Meeting Calendar.
T. Stevens seconded the motion.

Passed 7-0

Opposed

Abstained

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

O.

Campus Security Camera System Vendor

J. Kaakuahiwi made a motion to Approve Campus Security Camera System Vendor.
M. Casas seconded the motion.

Passed 6-1

Opposed 1

Abstained

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

P.

Approval of Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation

T. Stevens made a motion to Approve Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation.
M. Jones seconded the motion.

Passed 7-0

Opposed

Abstained

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

Member, M. Casas, left meeting in person and joined remotely at 7:02pm.

VIII. Finance

A.

FY26 Budget - ASA Chino

M. Jones made a motion to Approve FY26 Budget - ASA Chino.
S. Odo seconded the motion.

Passed 6-0

Opposed

Abstained

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

B.

FY26 Budget - ASA Fontana

Motion to Approve FY26 Budget - ASA Fontana.

Passed 6-0

Opposed

Abstained

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Kaakuahiwi
Aye
S. Bhojani
Aye
S. Odo
Aye
T. Stevens
Aye
S. Thompson
Aye
M. Jones
Aye
M. Casas
Absent
M. Casas left at 8:30 PM.
S. Odo left at 8:30 PM.

IX. Communications

A.

Communications

S. Cognetta

Thank you, there was a lot of information shared today. To the Board, thank you for helping to shape it and your commitment to student well-being.

 

M. Jones

Thank you to the Board Members.

 

S. Bhojani

Thank you to the team. Kuddos to all the board members.  Appreciates the charter board focus areas, front facing and reporting out.

 

S. Thompson

Congratulations to 8th Graders promoting out. Appreciation to fellow board member, difficult conversations and working well together. Staff, thank you to the amazing staff.

 

J. Kaakuahiwi

Thank you for the teamwork and transparency, goals and staff surveys. Appreciate the approach. Great year!

 

T. Stevens

Appreciate the LCAP, great presentation. Looking forward to the last year on the board. 10 years have been phenomenal.

 

X. 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 8:01 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
T. Stevens