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
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Approval of Agenda
Request to Update Agenda, Public Hearing and Closed Session moved to end of meeting.
Passed 6-0
Opposed
Abstained
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Odo |
Absent
|
| S. Bhojani |
Aye
|
| J. Kaakuahiwi |
Aye
|
| M. Jones |
Aye
|
| T. Stevens |
Aye
|
| S. Thompson |
Aye
|
| M. Casas |
Aye
|
D.
Pledge of Allegiance
E.
Reports
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
Passed 7-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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
Passed 7-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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
Passed 7-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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
Passed 6-0
Opposed
Abstained 1
| 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
Passed 6-0
Opposed
Abstained 1
| 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
Passed 6-0
Opposed
Abstained 1
| 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
Nomination of J. Kaakuahiwi by T. Stevens
Passed 7-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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
Nomination of M. Casas by S. Odo
Passed 7-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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
Nomination of S. Thompson by T. Stevens
Passed 7-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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
Passed 7-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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
Passed 7-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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
Passed 7-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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
Passed 7-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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
Passed 7-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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
Passed 7-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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
Passed 7-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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
Passed 7-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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
Passed 7-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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
Passed 7-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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
Passed 7-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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
Passed 6-1
Opposed 1
Abstained
| 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
Passed 7-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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
Passed 6-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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
Passed 6-0
Opposed
Abstained
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kaakuahiwi |
Aye
|
| S. Bhojani |
Aye
|
| S. Odo |
Aye
|
| T. Stevens |
Aye
|
| S. Thompson |
Aye
|
| M. Jones |
Aye
|
| M. Casas |
Absent
|
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.
S. Cognetta, CEO
- Information will be combined with LCAP overview